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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction

Overview of SketchUp

  • Templates
  • Toolbars and components
  • Model settings

Drawing Instruments

  • Line tool
  • Rectangle, circle, polygon, and arc tools
  • Freehand tool

Setting Up the Development Environment

  • Installation and configuration of SketchUp
  • Configuration of templates, toolbars, and working files

Modeling Process

  • Integrating 2D CAD drawings
  • Establishing the base
  • Constructing the external shell
  • Shaping shell slopes
  • Creating openings
  • Installing internal walls, windows, and doors
  • Completing the roof structure

Materials

  • Applying materials to objects
  • Importing images
  • Generating textures
  • Adjusting material placement

External Features

  • Incorporating water features
  • Managing landscaping
  • Defining path edges
  • Adding external planting

Internal Features

  • Modeling interior fixtures
  • Constructing low-level units
  • Constructing high-level units
  • Adding trim details
  • Decorating the interior space
  • Placing furniture

Styling and Scenes

  • Applying styles to the model
  • Incorporating a watermark
  • Generating cut sections
  • Creating elevation scenes
  • Producing plans and sections
  • Add perspective views

Geolocation

  • Positioning the model
  • Mapping shadows
  • Developing a shadow study

From Model to Reality

  • Exporting using JPEG and PNG formats
  • Using KMZ format for Google Earth

Summary and Conclusion

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of 3D modeling concepts

Target Audience

  • Architects

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