Watch This Before You Get Started with SketchUp Free (7 Tips)

Whether you’re a hobbyist wanting to use SketchUp for personal projects or a design professional wanting to try SketchUp Free before investing in SketchUp Pro, this video is a great way to get started. We'll show you how to access the web-based SketchUp Free, the right way to use the drawing, editing & navigation tools, and how to avoid the things that often trip up self-taught SketchUp users. Here's what we cover:
Introduction (00:00)
How to Access SketchUp Free (01:08)
1⃣ Start in 2D (02:32)
2⃣ Use the Right Mouse (03:40)
3⃣ Draw the Right Way (04:45)
4⃣ Understand Stickiness (06:52)
5⃣ Group (Almost) Everything (08:14)
6⃣ Master the Move Tool (08:55)
7⃣ Navigate Like a Pro (12:04)
Next Steps (15:38)
And we created some notes, to help you remember everything: sketchup.school/o96
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  • @SketchUpSchool
    @SketchUpSchool2 жыл бұрын

    *DID YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW IN THIS VIDEO?* 😀 Do us a quick favor, and tell us your favorite tip in the comments, or just let us know you liked the video by giving it a like 👍 And, if there's anything you’d like to see us cover in a future video, leave a comment and let us know!

  • @danwilliams582

    @danwilliams582

    2 жыл бұрын

    My favorite tip was #3 Draw the right way. Second one was #6 Master the Move Tool. All great tips and are helping me get over the initial learning curve! Thanks so much for the videos!

  • @eastbayray.

    @eastbayray.

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I'm on my third app to try to wrap my brain around this stuff. Thanks for your vid, it looks like some of these tips will apply to other software too. Even if they don't, your approach to the software is insightful.

  • @edwardbarnett6571

    @edwardbarnett6571

    Жыл бұрын

    I am in Australia and was not sure if I was on sketchup or not but this video is so helpfull, thank you so much.

  • @lumaria9140

    @lumaria9140

    Жыл бұрын

    Im confused, where is the link to sketch pro tutorial equal to that? This video is promising that in description, but I don't see it

  • @eksempa
    @eksempa Жыл бұрын

    Honestly once explained it's fairly intuitive. Thank you for breaking it down so nicely for us newbies! Can't wait to play with the full version

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @_coloringbook
    @_coloringbook10 ай бұрын

    Extremely thorough! I love how you SHOW the process, in a way that predicts how the average person will interact with the software. For example, showing your hand on the mouse clicking and dragging. Very helpful for us visual learners. :)

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @rodrickchima59
    @rodrickchima592 жыл бұрын

    Extremely helpful! After watching a few Sketchup (Free) tutorials I struggled to draw a plan for a woodworking project. My biggest problems were sticky objects and imprecise moves. This video explained both, and I was able to complete my project.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @kevinfarrell5522
    @kevinfarrell55227 ай бұрын

    Rarely do I leave reviews, but I felt compelled to do so here. These videos are fantastic, the level of practical application, detail, and analogies are absolutely perfect.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    7 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you! Really happy to hear you liked the video!

  • @russcharif4320
    @russcharif4320 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliantly clear and well thought out video. I watched one other video by someone else, supposedly for beginners, and the narrator went too fast and kept failing to explain things he was doing on screen. This was so much better. I particularly appreciate the way you anticipate and guard against common mistakes of newbies, and explain everything so clearly. As someone who has also developed instructional videos for specialized software, I really appreciate this! Thanks for producing these!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Really happy to hear that you appreciated our approach to teaching! We invest a lot of time and effort into our KZread tutorials and the full courses on our website, so we're really happy to see that you took notice!

  • @gregp4557
    @gregp45572 жыл бұрын

    Well Done! This is the best introduction I have seen. You cover common mistakes by explaining how the app/tool functions. The Move tool is a good example. I didn't realize I needed to be aware of whether I was grabbing a point, line, or face. Once you explained that it all made sense. Why don't other instructors point this out???

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really happy to hear this video was helpful!

  • @Grumbo98
    @Grumbo982 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the highest quality introductions to a CAD software ever! Well done!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @andresleal5669
    @andresleal56692 жыл бұрын

    The way you did this video is amazing, I super liked it. An excellent script with baby step approach and very, very, good examples, funny segments, animations, and even challenges to keep attention. I would dream every video in any topic being done the same way. Congratulation to the team.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Our whole team is really happy to hear you've noticed all the effort we put into our videos!

  • @kentincrosby
    @kentincrosby2 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to spending time learning Sketchup with you guys. Great videos.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome aboard!

  • @nickflynn666
    @nickflynn666 Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video, I feel much better about my prospects of being able to learn sketchup, it felt daunting before. My favorite tip is the points about learning good practice now such as the zooming panning via the mouse rather than selecting the buttons. I know from learning lots of other things wrong and then having to unlearn bad habits how useful, I suspect, this tip will be, for sketchup. Many thanks.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that this video gave you new confidence to learn SketchUp!

  • @lionelslittlethoughts430
    @lionelslittlethoughts430 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Clear. Concise. Knowledgeable. I feel like I'm ready to take a look at Sketchup now.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @noi5emaker
    @noi5emaker Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! THIS is how you make a tutorial video! I almost forgot I was learning an incredibly complicated piece of software!!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the amazing feedback! Happy to hear you liked the video!

  • @mustafakhan7332
    @mustafakhan7332 Жыл бұрын

    You got a like, a subscriber and a buzzer on from an old guy. TNice tutorials is the best soft soft tutorial I've seen so far. You covered a lot of

  • @selouakh9734
    @selouakh9734 Жыл бұрын

    I just start to learn SketchUp.. It's very well explained , fast and you make it easy to understand. Thank you

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @billycriswell5106
    @billycriswell51062 жыл бұрын

    Great teaching video. I was feeling overwhelmed trying to figure it all out by myself. This gives me hope. Good to find out early on I need the 3 button scroll wheel mouse since my iMac came with the standard optical mouse. I'll buy one today and jump back in to the lessons.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad the video was helpful! Be sure to let us know if you have questions as you begin learning SketchUp!

  • @robb2869
    @robb286914 күн бұрын

    I doubt I'll ever be able to afford the desktop version but am enjoying the free web based version, thank you for these great and easy to follow tutorials, much appreciated, you've made it so much easier to use with just a few simple steps!!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    8 күн бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @streetglidescott6424
    @streetglidescott64242 жыл бұрын

    Well done! That is an excellent example of video instruction - engaging, entertaining, clear and concise. Thank you!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! And we're really happy to hear you enjoyed it!

  • @ramittozenlee6651

    @ramittozenlee6651

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SketchUpSchool Sir I am watching this video in August 2022, and the options you get on right clicking an 2d figure is different like there's no Make Component or Make Group. Please help.

  • @yitavoh720
    @yitavoh7202 жыл бұрын

    thank you! very useful, well edited & well explained.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @andeugensson
    @andeugensson2 жыл бұрын

    Super-positive and pleasant to watch the video, especially for a beginner like me! Thank you for creating it! :)

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @ml3110
    @ml31109 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! This video is amazing! God bless you. 🙏

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    9 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @jimmy_Lyrics_official
    @jimmy_Lyrics_official Жыл бұрын

    BROTHER, YOU ARE THE BEST!!! You oooh really helped me!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @1zebula1
    @1zebula1 Жыл бұрын

    Bro! This vid is super high quality. I was looking at learning Fusion 360, but this 🎥video alone has converted me into a BelieBer. appreciate you! Sub’s

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @kanmyint7626
    @kanmyint7626 Жыл бұрын

    i really apreciate your help with dowloanding this software

  • Жыл бұрын

    BROOO thankyou so much, this really helped and the tutorial was really easy to use as well :)

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @carlosmanuelgonzalez310
    @carlosmanuelgonzalez3102 жыл бұрын

    ¡Excelente!! ¡Muchas Gracias!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    De nada 😁

  • @BreakingBarriers2DIY
    @BreakingBarriers2DIY2 жыл бұрын

    dang. that was well done. Great tips and much needed. :)

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @fiveeeye
    @fiveeeye Жыл бұрын

    This is great, thank you!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @gogeditz4022
    @gogeditz4022 Жыл бұрын

    good work king, love you

  • @user-re7mu3zb3d
    @user-re7mu3zb3d9 ай бұрын

    Thanks man, you made my life easier!!!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    9 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @lianelemos878
    @lianelemos8782 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! Thanks

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @Caleb_Mandrake872
    @Caleb_Mandrake8724 ай бұрын

    If only you gave a Calculus tutorial this concise and thorough.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    4 ай бұрын

    Ha! Maybe we'll try that someday ;)

  • @HaSaKoh0Modelrailroad
    @HaSaKoh0Modelrailroad Жыл бұрын

    This really helped me to get started. 👍👍👍👍

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Really happy to hear that this video helped you out!

  • @jlts1514
    @jlts15142 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff thanks!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @JulesWayfarer
    @JulesWayfarer Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.. respect hadwin channel 🙏👍

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @oleingemannk
    @oleingemannk Жыл бұрын

    Holy crap what a video. This dude is amazing!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Really happy to hear you liked the video!

  • @jeremyFaden
    @jeremyFaden Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @pikoinote8689
    @pikoinote8689 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a very informative video.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @kietrisaksomtang3206
    @kietrisaksomtang3206 Жыл бұрын

    It's just awesome

  • @stevemurch3245
    @stevemurch32456 ай бұрын

    Superbly explained

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked the video!

  • @KuyakimPH
    @KuyakimPH2 жыл бұрын

    This the best modeling application I got the pro version

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear you're liking SketchUp Pro!

  • @gonzaloalbertorojassuarez9144
    @gonzaloalbertorojassuarez9144 Жыл бұрын

    ITS REALLY WORKED LOL THANK YOU DUDE

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @gelindark
    @gelindark Жыл бұрын

    My eyes peeled when you said that middle mouse button was orbit and shift+mmb was pan 🤯 Thank you good sir!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @carysmith916
    @carysmith9162 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! I'm an artist how is looking to use sketch up to make background references for my art.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @omkarjadhav6556
    @omkarjadhav65562 жыл бұрын

    great video it helps a lot

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @robertdufour2456
    @robertdufour24562 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @craigallenphotography
    @craigallenphotography2 жыл бұрын

    This might be good but how about the very basic basics: like how to draw a line a specific length? How to get back to 3D view (once I went to 2D I couldn't get back to being able to rotate view)? I've always drawn by hand but wanted to give technology a try. Is there a video that walks a person through the "actual" drawing. It's a bit much when I look at an interface and cannot even draw a box of dimensions x and y.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, if you would like more step-by-step lessons, we have a Complete Intro to SketchUp course in our Video Course Library on our website. You can learn more here: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library

  • @TheRainayan
    @TheRainayan2 жыл бұрын

    So much helfull tips

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear you found the video to be helpful!

  • @marcuschan6037
    @marcuschan6037 Жыл бұрын

    it work on my pc thx bro vеry much

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @vladimirharamincic1204
    @vladimirharamincic1204 Жыл бұрын

    So can i use sketchup free to export the model and import it into blender fix topology and sell 3D model like that? Is that ok?

  • @YellowCable
    @YellowCable3 ай бұрын

    I should have watched this before trying it out.. I learned the hard way how important those tips are

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    3 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear you had to learn the hard way, but really appreciate you sharing your experience with others!

  • @gonebyrv9748
    @gonebyrv97489 ай бұрын

    #5 Grouping. 8:14 I don't see this option in the version I'm currently looking at.

  • @themoabpearl5711
    @themoabpearl5711 Жыл бұрын

    at 13:47 you say my scroll wheel will zoom in or out, but for me it rotates around the axis, and I am in 2D mode, but it doesn't seem to stay in 2D mode. Do I need to lock it or something? Thanks, super helpful so far!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You need to roll the scroll wheel (and not click down on it) for it to zoom (instead of orbit). Also, when you are in a Top Down view, you aren't locked into a 2D view, so if you accidentally orbit, you will end up seeing things in 3D. If you continue to have trouble with this step, please send us a message at team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will try to help.

  • @unclejerm7692
    @unclejerm7692 Жыл бұрын

    Hello from a newbie just learning. In the video @5:02 it talks about clicking the pencil icon and a fly-out menu appears with Line and FreeHand options. But none of my tools have fly-out menus like that? Has that feature been removed form the Free version since this video was created? Also @8:16 I do not have the "Make Group" option when I right click my objects, and according to video its a pretty important feature to use?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    The user interface for SketchUp Free recently changed. Now, at the bottom of the toolbar there are three dots - click on those to find the extra tools. For the Make Group command, you must have more than one piece of geometry selected (or more than one Group or Component aka "object" selected), then right-click and you should get the option for Make Group. If you still have trouble with this, send a message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will try to help.

  • @LeeSimmons-pe7wq
    @LeeSimmons-pe7wq8 күн бұрын

    This is such a helpful intro. I have a question about using a mouse - which might sound a bit weird. I've never been able to use a mouse. I think it's an issue connected to motion-sickness. I've always used a Wacom pad. Would a Wacom pad work for SketchUp? Thanks

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    7 күн бұрын

    Most people find that using a Wacom pad is difficult with SketchUp. You could certainly try it, but it's not usually recommended.

  • @LeeSimmons-pe7wq

    @LeeSimmons-pe7wq

    7 күн бұрын

    @@SketchUpSchool Thanks for letting me know. I'm having a read to see what tips Wacom users have!

  • @lairdvlaming
    @lairdvlaming Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great video! When I hover over the tools on the left tool bar I'm not seeing any of the alternate versions of the tools, nor do I have the small arrows pointing to the the right of each tool. Any ideas how to fix this? Thanks in advance!

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    In the latest update to SketchUp Free, you can find the extra tools by clicking on the three dots at the bottom left of the toolbar.

  • @lairdvlaming

    @lairdvlaming

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SketchUpSchool Thank you For your help!

  • @bmax1335
    @bmax1335 Жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to twist a box in this free version? Like a square plan tower that twists from bottom to top?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    There isn't a tool that allows you to do this easily. Instead, you would need to use a combination of tools and techniques to gradually model the twisting shape from bottom to top. If you'd like more help figuring out how to go about it, send a message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will be happy to give you some advice.

  • @clv2015
    @clv2015 Жыл бұрын

    Could you use a Graphic drawing tablet to help you draw or would that only get in the way?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You could, but it's probably going to feel a little clumsy compared to a 3-button scroll wheel mouse.

  • @danielgizaw3808
    @danielgizaw38087 ай бұрын

    Pls recomend best skechup app for building

  • @paulgorman8097
    @paulgorman8097 Жыл бұрын

    Question; When I start a drawing in 2d and then start moving it around in 3d, is there a way to reset the view back to the 2d image I had before I started playing with 3d? Tks in advance.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, on the right side of your screen in SketchUp Free, the 8th icon down (looks like a movie clapboard with a play button) is the Scenes icon. Click on it and then click the middle house icon showing the top of the roof to jump to a Top Down or 2D-like view

  • @iommiandreifederico7675
    @iommiandreifederico7675 Жыл бұрын

    works gj

  • @troy0515
    @troy051510 ай бұрын

    love it

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked the video!

  • @lucsavignacconstruction
    @lucsavignacconstruction4 ай бұрын

    It seems that the free version has changed its appearance since this video was posted. The concepts are the same, except the line tool seems to not want to disengage unless you draw a box.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    4 ай бұрын

    Press the Escape key on your keyboard to disengage while drawing with the Line tool

  • @berekety8188
    @berekety8188 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, for some reason I have trouble grouping due to it not giving me a grouping option, do you know why this is happening?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Hard to know without finding out more about your particular situation: You can send us a message at team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor would be happy to help!

  • @Maddiemakesthings

    @Maddiemakesthings

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SketchUpSchool I am having the same problem. When I right click a shape (before anything is "stuck" to it), there is no option for "Make Group". I will email you but wanted to put it in here in case someone else has the problem!

  • @118lab
    @118lab Жыл бұрын

    What would you using for 2D flat Drawing and Measurement for Dimensions? I want to make a template for CARD MAKING project to help with measurement of paper or hole or other parts of the Card

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You can use SketchUp Pro together with LayOut - a separate 2D documentation application that works with SketchUp.

  • @118lab

    @118lab

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SketchUpSchool How much does 2 D and can I have grids and work in measurement of 1/8 and can I measure and record as inches fractions eg I need to draw a score a 8 7/8 inches or 8 3/4 inches can these been seen on the plan I wish I can email an example of what I am trying to

  • @Black2001pt
    @Black2001pt6 ай бұрын

    I want to draw a cylinder that is 2 foot in diameter and 2 foot tall. But the inside of the cylinder I want it to be one and three-quarter foot in diameter on the top in and 6 inches in diameter at the bottom end. So when. looking at it from the outside it looks like a typical cylinder but the inside is like a funnel. I do this in sketch up free?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes, this is possible in SketchUp Free. If you need more help figuring out the steps, please send this message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will try to help.

  • @JonasPersi
    @JonasPersi3 ай бұрын

    Hey, I dont see that menu bar on the right, and dont know how to enable it??! Also your left bar is on top in my macOS version, any idea?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    3 ай бұрын

    This video is for the web-based SketchUp Free. For the similar video that is focused on the desktop application SketchUp Pro (which seems like what you have) you can watch this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/goll07modbfgls4.html

  • @guptajistudio1055
    @guptajistudio10552 жыл бұрын

    how we can use vray material in lumion for more realistic render plz suggest ... as I am a SketchUp user .... 3ds max have vray material converter but I can't get vray material converter for SketchUp plz help

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're not aware of any V-Ray to Lumion material conversion apps...

  • @steveprice4998
    @steveprice49982 жыл бұрын

    One of the comments below states that you talk to fast, you do. However there is a trick to slowing you down. Please let your listeners know that they can stop and restart the video easily. Simply press and release the K key on your keyboard to stop, press and release again to resume. Thanks for the helpful video. Where can i go to ask questions, this space?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that the video moves too fast for you. We've heard others tell us that things move too slow - so we're always trying to find a balance that works for the most people. Glad to hear you figured out a method to easily pause the video as needed. When you have questions, the best way to reach us is to send a message to team@sketchupschool.com and one of our instructors will be happy to try to help.

  • @steveprice4998

    @steveprice4998

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SketchUpSchool Thank you for the reply. I will put your e-mail address in my address book and send you a test message. I will let you know when a question arises.

  • @noi5emaker

    @noi5emaker

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SketchUpSchool Noo don't slow down! People need to know how to use KZread! I thought the pace was perfect. Keep up the great work!

  • @melbendigo
    @melbendigo Жыл бұрын

    For anyone else who doesn't have any optional tools popping up from the tool panel items, they're all under the three dots at the bottom of the tool panel. Click on that and they'll pop up.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the tip!

  • @KevBotes
    @KevBotes2 жыл бұрын

    All other software - click, drag, release ……… SketchUp, nope we gonna make it difficult

  • @noi5emaker

    @noi5emaker

    Жыл бұрын

    All 3D modelling software is different to other software. In fact, others I've tried are similar to SketchUp . I'm an Adobe pro of about 20 years, and had to completely relearn how to use 3D software.

  • @NicksDadHax

    @NicksDadHax

    6 ай бұрын

    Only hard for those that aren't willing to learn or deviate from their mac platform.....

  • @paulwilleford8934
    @paulwilleford8934 Жыл бұрын

    Does sketchup have a free desktop download that last for more than thirty days? I went to their web site and the only download was the internet version and it was only for thirty days and it was the pro version. I enjoyed your tutorial, but a complete free desktop version is what I am looking for.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    The last desktop version of SketchUp that was free was SketchUp Make 2017. It's no longer supported by SketchUp and is no longer offered for download on their website. But you can search Google for "SketchUp Make 2017 download" and likely find a trusted website (e.g., CNET) that has it available for download.

  • @samquinn8278
    @samquinn82782 жыл бұрын

    Make group does not appear on my drop down, any idea why not or has this changed.?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    Make Group should still be an option in your menu. So the steps to follow are: 1) Draw some geometry (e.g., a box) 2) Use the select tool to select the whole box 3) Right click on the selected box and you should see the Make Group menu option

  • @jeannotnelson4048
    @jeannotnelson4048 Жыл бұрын

    so, i am working through this video while trying it out. i have my line tool and have clicked and let go and clickcked and let go at the end point, BUT IT CARRIES ON DRAWING. i cannot get rid of the line - unless i re 'deselect the pen. ?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Press the Escape key on your keyboard and it will let go of the operation in progress with any tool (so it stops trying to draw a new line with the Line Tool).

  • @ramittozenlee6651
    @ramittozenlee6651 Жыл бұрын

    TIP 6: If we click on the edge with the move, only the edge moves the the figure gets bigger/smaller. How to move the figure by clicking the edge and place it with the edge of 2nd figure?

  • @DarkShroom

    @DarkShroom

    Жыл бұрын

    TIP 7: ditch this POS and get Blender

  • @madeleinekohler2835
    @madeleinekohler28352 жыл бұрын

    Using the online SketchUp for Schools, how do I turn off the edges/lines?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    On the right side of your screen, click the icon for Styles. In your Styles panel, click the icon to Edit the style. Then click on Edge Settings and there you should be able to uncheck the box next to Edges (and possibly also Profiles) to turn off the visibility for your edges.

  • @miichaelmiiller
    @miichaelmiiller9 ай бұрын

    Im using a windows computer and I don’t see the option to group in the drop down menu when I right click. Any suggestions?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    9 ай бұрын

    It seems that there can be an issue with some browsers where the right click option brings up a different, browser-based menu. You can try another web browser or try updating your browser to make sure it's the most current version. If neither of those things work, please send this message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will try to help you troubleshoot further.

  • @tomiduplex
    @tomiduplex4 ай бұрын

    The function that should be there, "make group" to separate objects, simply isn't there when I right click. But when I click on the dog, I assume it's a search function and type group, then it'll offer the tool. But that seems like a very incorrect way to do it. Please help?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    4 ай бұрын

    Please send this question to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will try to help

  • @Paul-mx2yj
    @Paul-mx2yj8 ай бұрын

    Please Help I am using Sketchup Free My space bar no longer brings my cursor back. When I hover over tool palette nothing happens. Probably something I did but I can’t figure it out. Thank you

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    8 ай бұрын

    Please send this message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will try to help.

  • @Ekaterina1124
    @Ekaterina11242 ай бұрын

    A free version of sketchup was canceled in 2018, I was still using it until they disabled 3d warehouse and everything else. It really sucks because I didn't like the other free programs, actually they might be canceled as well. Are there any other free cad programs that still available as a program not in a browser?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 ай бұрын

    There are two popular 3D modeling tools that are free that you might consider. One is Blender (blender.org/) and the other is Free CAD (www.freecad.org/).

  • @user-ps9mu1op5l

    @user-ps9mu1op5l

    2 ай бұрын

    @@SketchUpSchool There is also Tinkercad, which is a much simpler program, but which does have it's own limitations.

  • @cathydoll3450
    @cathydoll345011 ай бұрын

    I don’t know how old this video is, but trying sketchup free today the tools on the left side are not the same as the ones you have. Do you have a newer video?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    11 ай бұрын

    We will be updating this video soon. In the meantime, click on the three dots at the bottom of the toolbar and that's where you'll find all of the tools that you could previously see underneath each tool icon.

  • @const71
    @const71 Жыл бұрын

    i dont see the extended tools in free... just one choice...did the user interface change?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    The user interface did change recently - now you click the three dots at the bottom of the toolbar to find all the extra tools.

  • @SeattlePaulie
    @SeattlePaulie Жыл бұрын

    Who knew that "how to use the mouse" would be the key to understanding this damn app?! 🤣🤣🤣 ty

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @terryburns9555
    @terryburns9555 Жыл бұрын

    I'm trying to draw in 2d, and have selected the rooftop icon. When I left click, draw a line and left click again to end the line, it keeps drawing lines when I move my mouse. What am I doing wrong?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Press the Escape key on your keyboard to let go of the operation in progress - that will let go of the Line Tool

  • @conniesjourney8985
    @conniesjourney89859 ай бұрын

    my menu on the left lists the tools, but when you hover over and click on the tool, it doesn't expand to list more tools! why is that?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    9 ай бұрын

    The latest version of SketchUp Free has three dots at the bottom of the left toolbar. Click on those to find the hidden tools.

  • @yingyang1716
    @yingyang17162 жыл бұрын

    Does SketchUp free is the same as the SketchUp viewer, thanks

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    2 жыл бұрын

    SketchUp Free and the SketchUp Viewer are different. In SketchUp Free, you can create 3D models. In the SketchUp Viewer, you can only view 3D models that have already been created by someone in SketchUp.

  • @jrs9144
    @jrs9144 Жыл бұрын

    Problem: When I draw a line, I cannot get it to end unless I drag it, which in the video is a no, no. If I click to start the line, then move the cursor to the end point and click again, the line stays attached to the cursor unless I trace over the line back to the starting point. What am I doing wrong?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    After you click and let go, then move the mouse, then click and let go to finish drawing the line - you will have the next line attached (as you have seen)... but if you don't want to draw a next line, press the Escape Key on your keyboard to let go of that next operation in progress.

  • @jrs9144

    @jrs9144

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SketchUpSchool Thank you. It helped a great deal.

  • @Stubones999
    @Stubones9993 ай бұрын

    is there any reason why DELETE key does not work in sketchup?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    3 ай бұрын

    If you select something using the Select tool, then the Delete key should delete the selected object. If this isn't working for you, please send a message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will try to help.

  • @phillipblakeway9008
    @phillipblakeway90087 ай бұрын

    The tools are different now in 2023 it seems as when you put the cursor over the pen two options don’t appear. No option for freehand. I don’t know why they don’t come up

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    7 ай бұрын

    In the latest version there are now three dots at the bottom of the left toolbar. Click on those to find all of the hidden tools.

  • @TheSistersaviour
    @TheSistersaviour Жыл бұрын

    merci

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    de rien!

  • @alsautopilot
    @alsautopilot22 күн бұрын

    Do you do the drawings not good with softwares

  • @carolinkean8624
    @carolinkean8624 Жыл бұрын

    Extremely Frustrating I can't move anything. I click on the face (or edge, or end point) and click again in a new location. It only registers that I'm clicking on different aspects of the object or project. How can it know that I actually want to move the object rather than just selecting different objects? I feel there's a step missing. I'm using Chrome on a Windows device

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Select the whole object first with the select tool, then use the move tool to move the whole object

  • @gigglestudio323
    @gigglestudio3238 күн бұрын

    I'm a total beginner in 3D drawing. This is the first time I tried sketchup free. When I opened it, the left toolbar is different from what you show in this video. There's no option for making arch, and when I clicked the pencil tool, there's no option for freehand (nothing shows up). Is there a different version of sketchup free or did I clicked on something wrong to make the tools disappeared? please help me😂

  • @gigglestudio323

    @gigglestudio323

    8 күн бұрын

    Nevermind… I finally found it in the very bottom 😅

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    7 күн бұрын

    Glad you found that the three dots at the bottom are where those tools now live.

  • @SunnyHeartKay
    @SunnyHeartKay10 ай бұрын

    you are a dream come true

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked the video!

  • @themoabpearl5711
    @themoabpearl5711 Жыл бұрын

    I'm going to the store to get a new mouse ;-)

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you're following that tip!

  • @skipsaunders5974
    @skipsaunders5974 Жыл бұрын

    how to "make a group" and how to "unmake a group" are very poorly explained in the Sketchup Help files... the help instructions say to go to the "edit" menu..... There IS NO EDIT menu!!!..... how do you get to it?

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Жыл бұрын

    To make a Group in SketchUp Free, select all of the geometry you want and then right-click on the selection and pick the option for Make Group. To Edit the Group, right-click on it and pick the option for Edit Group. Then when you are done editing the Group, click once outside of the Group. And to "un-group", you must NOT be in Edit Group mode. Then right-click on the Group and pick the option for Explode.

  • @jdjb4396
    @jdjb43962 жыл бұрын

    Free offline ! I need

  • @GPCster
    @GPCsterАй бұрын

    Hmm... my toolbar doesn't look like the one in the video...

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    Ай бұрын

    SketchUp Free's interface has changed slightly to the one shown in the video. If you need help making sense of the differences, please send this message to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will try to help.

  • @cerignola12
    @cerignola124 ай бұрын

    Watching this now (Feb. 11, 2024) it seems like Sketch up free has changed and removed features making this video less useful than it was 2 years ago. Would love to see an update.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    4 ай бұрын

    The main change is that the tools that used to be revealed beneath other tool icons are now all beneath the three dots at the bottom of the toolbar. That being said, we will add these videos to our list to be updated ASAP!

  • @kittydukakis
    @kittydukakis7 ай бұрын

    They must have changed the toolbar,. When I click on the left toolbar, there are no options.

  • @SketchUpSchool

    @SketchUpSchool

    7 ай бұрын

    Click on the three dots at the bottom and you will find the additional tools.

  • @kittydukakis

    @kittydukakis

    7 ай бұрын

    @@SketchUpSchool Thanks!