If you’ve ever been working hard in Sketchup only to realize something isn’t quite the right size, chances are you’ve probably messed around with re-scaling objects. It can seem daunting and you may think it requires a lot of calculations, but in this tutorial we’ll show you a simple way to scale in Sketchup without […]
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How to Create a Sphere in Sketchup
If you’ve ever wanted to make a sphere in Sketchup, you may have become frustrated to realize that there is no sphere tool in Sketchup. There may not be a quick tool for it, but in this beginner tutorial we’ll go over a super simple way to create a sphere using Sketchup! This method will […]
How to Push/Pull Curved Surfaces in Sketchup
Using curved surfaces can create really interesting and dynamic forms, but when it comes to modeling them, it can get frustrating. Ever wanted to change a curved surface only to find out there’s no way to push/pull curved surfaces in Sketchup? There’s nothing like realizing you may have to start all over to interrupt your […]
How to Generate a Contour Map with Sketchup
This tutorial is going to cover how to turn contour lines into a 3D terrain contour map in Sketchup. Before we get started, one thing to note is that we will be using tools and methods that are pro-only features! Add Location. To add a map, go to “file” > “geo-location” > “add location.” From […]