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Google SketchUp: Modeling a Tractor Google SketchUp: Modeling a Tractor
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Video duration: 484 seconds

This video shows the modeling of a Tractor from start to finish in Google SketchUp. It is sped up so it takes only 8 minutes to watch, though the original model took about 65 minutes to complete.

Related: 3d, google, modeling, sketchup, software, tractor

Style Builder Style Builder
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Video duration: 733 seconds

Style Builder is a new software to create your own unique styles that you can use and share for SketchUp.

Related: builder, example, google, learning, sketchup, spt, style, turtorial, tutorial, video

Google SketchUp New Users 4: Create a Chair Google SketchUp New Users 4: Create a Chair
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Video duration: 523 seconds

This video will show you how to create a simple chair in Google SketchUp two different ways, and then show a 3rd more advanced method to introduce some new tools.

Related: 3d, chair, draw, drawing, google, new, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial, users

Google SketchUp New Users 2: Drawing Shapes Google SketchUp New Users 2: Drawing Shapes
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Video duration: 369 seconds

This video covers some of the best practices for drawing shapes in Google SketchUp.

Related: 3d, drawing, google, new, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial, users

Google SketchUp - New Users 1: Concepts Google SketchUp - New Users 1: Concepts
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Video duration: 188 seconds

A great starter video for anyone trying Google SketchUp.

Related: 3d, google, new, sketchup, software, user

SketchUp and Photoshop - Lens Blur SketchUp and Photoshop - Lens Blur
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Video duration: 533 seconds

You can create some great image effects when you combine SketchUp with other software.
This video shows how to use the fog setting in SketchUp to create a depth map that you can use in Photoshop for some very interesting effects.

Related: 3d, adobe, blur, google, lens, photoshop, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial

Google SketchUp New Users 3: Push/ Pull Google SketchUp New Users 3: Push/ Pull
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Video duration: 283 seconds

Covers some of the abilities of the push/ pull tool.

Related: 3d, circle, google, polygon, pull, push, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial, user

Google SketchUp Technique Series: Layers Google SketchUp Technique Series: Layers
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Video duration: 390 seconds

Using layers in SketchUp is different than many other applications. This video covers how you should use layers, the layer dialog box as well as some layer tips.

Related: 3d, google, layer, layers, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial

SketchUp and CAD - Importing and Preparations SketchUp and CAD - Importing and Preparations
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Video duration: 536 seconds

There are varied approaches to using SketchUp with CAD files. This video is the 1st of 3 videos that present one method we suggest as it is quick and creates a good clean SketchUp model.
In this video we import a CAD plan, group and lock it, delete extra layers and create a unique layer for the floor plan and create scenes to toggle the floor plan visibility on and off.

Related: 3d, autocad, cad, google, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial, vectorworks

SketchUp and CAD - Creating Walls SketchUp and CAD - Creating Walls
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Video duration: 383 seconds

This is video 2 in working with SketchUp and CAD and progresses from our previous video in using the CAD plan as a reference to create interior and exterior walls for our model.

Related: 3d, autocad, cad, google, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial, vector, works

Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Rotate Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Rotate
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Video duration: 288 seconds

Shows how to use the rotate tool in Google SketchUp with tips and best practices.
Video Outline:
- How rotate works
- Examples of the rotate tool in action
- Lock or define the orientation of the tool

Related: 3d, google, rotate, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial

SketchUp and CAD - Doors and Windows SketchUp and CAD - Doors and Windows
Posted by: SketchUpVideo

Video duration: 296 seconds

This is the 3rd video covering our recommended method for creating models from CAD files. Here we cover a technique to create your door and window openings.

Related: 3d, autocad, cad, google, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial, vector, works

Cities in 3D Program Cities in 3D Program
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Video duration: 216 seconds

Through the Cities in 3D Program, your local government can share 3D data with the public by adding a model of your city to Google Earth. To learn more, visit
http://www.google .com/3dwarehouse/cit iesin3d

Related: 3d, cities, earth, google, sketchup

Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Selections Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Selections
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Video duration: 268 seconds

Shows how to use the select tool in Google SketchUp with tips and best practices.
Video Outline:
- Basic selections
- Window selections
- Modifier keys to add to and subtract from your selection
- Tips for accurate and quick selection sets

Related: 3d, google, select, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial

Google SketchUp Techniques: Copy and Arrays Google SketchUp Techniques: Copy and Arrays
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Video duration: 251 seconds

You can create quick and easy copies as well as repeated copies, or arrays.
Video Outline:
- Making one copy
- Creating multiple copies or arrays
- Changing the number of copies
- External vs Internal arrays
- Creating circular arrays

Related: 3d, array, arrays, copy, google, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial

Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Follow Me Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Follow Me
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Video duration: 261 seconds

Shows how to use the follow me tool in Google SketchUp with tips and best practices.
Video Outline:
- Introduction to follow-me capabilities
- Tips about how the shape and path work together
- Speedy tips that create instant follow-me results
- Creating lathed objects

Related: 3d, follow, google, me, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial

Google SketchUp Technique Series: Inferencing Google SketchUp Technique Series: Inferencing
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Video duration: 239 seconds

The way SketchUp infers to other geometry is one of the key features that makes working in SketchUp so fast and easy. It is a key concept that every SketchUp user should understand, and takes some practice to become proficient in, but you'll be so much better for doing so.

Related: 3d, google, infer, inferences, inferencing, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial

SketchUp 6 - Styles SketchUp 6 - Styles
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Video duration: 507 seconds

All about the new Styles dialog box that is part of Google SketchUp 6. This replaced the previous dialog box called "Display Styles", and is much more powerful and combines many options in one place.

Related: google, sketchup, styles

Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Text & 3d Text Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Text & 3d Text
Posted by: SketchUpVideo

Video duration: 305 seconds

Shows how to use the text and 3d text tools in Google SketchUp with tips and best practices.
Video Outline:
- Create on-screen text and annotations
- Change text settings
- Pixel vs real world text size
- Creating 3d text

Related: 3d, google, sketchup, sofware, text, tool, training, tutorial

Google SketchUp Techniques: Mirror Google SketchUp Techniques: Mirror
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Video duration: 197 seconds

Although there isn't an actual mirror tool in SketchUp, it is easy to mirror anything with the scale tool.
Video Outline:
- Mirror objects using the scale tool
- Use modifier keys
- Mirror symmetrical components or shapes for efficiency

Related: 3d, google, mirror, scale, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial

Modeling for Google Earth: 14_Final touches and Posting Modeling for Google Earth: 14_Final touches and Posting
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Video duration: 235 seconds

This tutorial demonstrates the final checklist of things to make a model "Google Earth Ready" and shows the process of posting to the 3D Warehouse.

Related: 3d, earth, google, modeling, photoshop, sketchup, textures

Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Components Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Components
Posted by: SketchUpVideo

Video duration: 266 seconds

Shows the basics of components in Google SketchUp with tips and best practices.
Video Outline:
- Components vs groups
- Editing components
- Component browser

Related: 3d, component, components, google, groups, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial

Modeling for Google Earth: 12_Textures in Photoshop Modeling for Google Earth: 12_Textures in Photoshop
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Video duration: 246 seconds

This video shows the techniques for getting images ready to use in Adobe Photoshop.

Related: 3d, earth, google, modeling, photoshop, sketchup, textures

Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Section Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Section
Posted by: SketchUpVideo

Video duration: 142 seconds

Shows how to use the section tool in Google SketchUp with tips and best practices.
Video Outline:
- Create cut-away views of your model in any direction
- Context options for the section plane
- Move and rotate the section plane

Related: 3d, google, section, sections, sketchup, sofware, tool, training, tutorial

What is LayOut? What is LayOut?
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Video duration: 137 seconds

Ever wonder what LayOut is? Watch this quick video to get a good idea of the key features that make LayOut such a unique and powerful addition to SketchUp.

Related: google, layout, sketchup, sofware, technology, training, tutorial