[You find all the necessary models and documents in the resources for download.]
Do you want to design your own furniture on the PC in an effective way? Do you want to plan your new kitchen or redesign your apartment and visualize it immediately in 3D? Or just creatively express yourself in 3D?
Then SketchUp is exactly the right program for you. SketchUp is an intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds. With no other software can you build impressive 3D models so quickly, which immediately convey a spatial effect of your project. The advantages of SketchUp:
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there is a free, web-based version
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it's probably the easiest of all CAD programs to use
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you are instantly in 3D
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you can do very quick rough sketching or professional, accurate, detail rich objects
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there is a huge library of pre-built 3D-models
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from tiny details, to your own garden to the whole building - there is nothing you can't visualise
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How is this course structured?
In this 4-hour course you will learn how SketchUp works and how to use the most important tools. Using real examples, you will become confident step by step in using line, rectangle, circle and the push/pull tool. We will learn how to work with groups and components, we will take a look at the practical model library, use various special tools and learn how to present and visualize our projects in an appealing way. Ultimately, the course should get you ready to implement your own ideas in SketchUp and bring them to life.
To make sure you don't get bored and see results right away, everything is based on learning by doing - so we won't spend a lot of time on theory, but will always draw real objects directly. This is project-based learning, starting from a simple box, to a desk, staircase, a complete interior situation and more. This way you learn to approach the sketching process in a wholistic way and always apply new knowledge directly to enhance your learning experience. 
What do you need?
Not much! With the following tools you can start 3D modeling right away:
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<li>a PC or Mac</li>
<li>a computer mouse with clickable mouse wheel (you can also use the trackpad but with the mouse it will be faster)</li>
<li> nice to have: a large screen</li>
</ul>
No previous experience is necessary for this course.
Who is this course for?
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<li>Anyone who wants to plan and visualise ideas and projects with a simple, intuitive and free software DIRECTLY in 3D.</li>
<li>Woodworkers, Carpenters, Joiners, Hobbyists, Makers and DIY Enthusiasts.</li>
<li>Designers, architects, interior designers.</li>
<li>Creative minds of all kinds, who want to visualize thoughts and express ideas.</li>
</ul>
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Hello and Welcome to this Course!

Intro: How to get to SketchUp

Intro: The Home Screen

The Basics: How to nagivate in SketchUp

The Basics: Just try it!

The Basics: A look at the User Interface

The Basics: Line, Face and Object

The Basics: The Select Tool

The Basics: The Rectangle and Push and Pull

The Basics: Helpful Guides and Offset

The first Object: Making a simple Dovetail Joint

The first Object: Addition vs Subtraction

Round Shapes: The Standing Table

Round Shapes: Working with Reference Points

The Bench: How to import a File

The Bench: Building the Box

The Bench: Move and Copy

The Bench: Sampling an Applying Colors

The Bench: Building the Bench and smoothening Edges

Summary: What we've learned so far...

Shortcut Training: The Intro

Shortcut Training: Part 1

Shortcut Training: Part 2

Shortcut Training: Assign and Change Shortcuts

Groups and Components: Build to Look vs Build to Build

Groups and Components: Introduction to the Desk

Groups and Components: Modelling the Desk

Groups and Components: Building the Cabinet

Groups and Components: The Drawers

Groups and Components: Color and Texture

Groups and Components: A quick Presentation

Geometry: How to Multiply and Divide

Geometry: Using the 3D Text

Geometry: Special Objects

Staircase: Quick Floors

Staircase: Building the Steps

Staircase: Creating Stringers

Staircase: How to intersect Objects

Follow Me: The Basics

Follow Me: The Cone

Follow Me: Softening a Tabletop

Follow Me: An easy Picture Frame

Follow Me: How to do "Wood Turning"

3D Warehouse: An Introduction

3D Warehouse: How to get better Textures

3D Warehouse: Let's clean the Workspace!

3D Warehouse: Textures from other Sources

3D Warehouse: Working with Live Components

The Scale Tool: Intro

The Scale Tool: Scaling a Model

The Scale Tool: Scaling a Floor Plan right

Staircase 2.0: Intro

Staircase 2.0: Modifying Components

Staircase 2.0: Creating the Storage Space

Staircase 2.0: Building the Railing

Presentation: Intro

Presentation: Technical Drawing and Perspectives

Presentation: Creating a Section

Presentation: Working with Tags

Presentation: Putting things into Context

Presentation: Using Shadows and Fog

Presentation: Working with Scenes

Reference Points in SketchUp.pdf

12 Shortcuts for SketchUp.pdf

Floor Plan for Import.jpg

Bench.skp

Groups and Components - Desk.skp

Staircase.skp

Staircase 2.0.skp

SketchUp Shortcut Training Course.skp

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