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SketchUp: Modeling a living space

Learn to design and furnish a 3D room using SketchUp

Objectives

The aim of this e-learning course is to show you, step by step, how to create an entire living space, a bathroom, using SketchUp software (Pro 2022 version).

Is it for you ?

This e-learning course is designed for anyone (draughtsmen, technicians, designers, planners, engineers and architects...) wishing to learn SketchUp for personal or professional needs.

Prerequisite

No knowledge of SketchUp is necessary. A minimum of practice with the software can help you progress more quickly.

Your benefits

  • Model a complete room from an imported 2D plan (DWG) including walls, openings, and architectural elements
  • Use drawing and editing tools (push/pull, scale, rotate, offset) to build accurate 3D shapes
  • Organize projects using groups, components, and tags for efficient model management
  • Import and customize furniture and 3D assets from the 3D Warehouse library
  • Produce usable outputs with textures, scenes, sections, and 3D model export
  • Content

    SketchUp - Modeling a living space

    • Introduction to SketchUp
    • Opening SketchUp, choosing units and saving
    • Introducing the workspace and default palette
    • Managing toolbars

    Getting started with SketchUp

    • Navigating the interface
    • Introducing XYZ axes
    • Drawing lines
    • Drawing rectangles
    • Drawing polygons
    • Drawing circles
    • Drawing circular arcs
    • Create a group and extrude a surface
    • Creating components
    • Use keyboard shortcuts L, M, P, K, Z
    • View element information
    • Applying styles
    • Apply material or color
    • Applying shadows
    • Soften edges
    • Add text
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    Modifying simple shapes

    • Rotate an element
    • Scale tool
    • Offset tool
    • Follow-me tool
    • Dimension tool
    • Protractor tool

    Import elements

    • 3D Warehouse overview
    • Import a 3D model
    • Managing models on 3D Warehouse
    • Modifying a model

    Modeling the part shell

    • Import and open a DWG plan
    • Assemble walls from an imported plan
    • Draw and assemble walls
    • Create and manage markers
    • Create door lintel
    • Place door in opening
    • Create window opening
    • Place window in opening
    • Drawing and positioning baseboards
    • Design and fit mouldings
    • Drilling the plant wall
    • Place vegetation in opening

    Furniture modeling

    • Select and install shower rainfall
    • Create shower uprights
    • Create shower glass
    • Select and install pebbles
    • Select and install bathtub
    • Selecting and installing bathroom furniture
    • Select and install electrical components
    • Choosing and fitting light fittings
    • Choosing and fitting a figure
    • Design kitchen base units
    • Choosing and fitting the sink
    • Designing a tall kitchen unit
    • Adding decoration

    Texture management

    • Applying colors and modifying textures
    • Downloading and applying textures

    View management and project export

    • Creating and naming views
    • Position and set camera parameters
    • Create a cut
    • Export project

    Book

    This module enables you to consult a digital course book

    💡 Useful information

    100% online training. Accessible anytime, from anywhere, giving a one year of access to the training. If you have any questions regarding registration, the language of instruction, or cancellation policies, please consult our FAQ .

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    Duration
    9.0 hours
    Regular fee
    $250
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