Overview
Unlock the potential of SketchUp for practical applications in this focused 2-day workshop. Tailored for professionals and makers, this course emphasizes how to use SketchUp for creating detailed layouts, designing for construction, and preparing models for 3D printing and manufacturing workflows.
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Explore SketchUp’s Layout tool for professional documentation, scaled drawings, and construction workflows. Learn to organize models and use plugins for your specific workflow.
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Dive into modeling optimization for 3D printing and manufacturing. Understand file preparation, exporting models in compatible formats, and avoiding common pitfalls in complex modeling
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This is usually a smaller class than the beginner class, so topics are more customized to students' needs.
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By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the skills to create precise designs for real-world applications, from construction projects to modeling for manufacturing modeling. This course is ideal for architects, builders, and makers looking to bridge the gap between digital design and physical creation.
Prerequisite
Sketchup Level 1 Essentials ![]()
or equivalent knowledge required
COURSE OUTLINE
Efficiently creating accurate models
Ensuring model accuracy
Scaling and adjusting dimensions.
Aligning to real-world coordinates.
Working with intersecting geometry.
Leveraging plugins for construction and manufacturing
Time Saving Tricks
Setting up templates
Organization for productivity
Customization for productivity
Construction Drawings with Layout
Intro to Layout for SketchUp: Overview and interface.
Importing SketchUp models into Layout.
Setting up views, scales, and dimensions.
Adding annotations, scrapbook items and
Setting up title blocks
Saving templates
Printing and exporting construction documents (PDFs, CAD).
Intro to Digital Manufacturing
Preparing Models for Manufacturing
Ensuring model solidity for 3D printing or CNC.
Exporting STL and DXF files for production.
Using extensions to generate parts lists.
Wrap-Up and Q&A
Case studies
State of the industry
Tips for continued learning (resources, plugins, and community forums).
