GETTING STARTED with SketchUp Free - Lesson 3 - Components, Copies, and Curves

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In this video, we're going to talk about some important concepts for modeling in SketchUp free, like using components to save time modeling repeating objects, creating copies quickly with the move tool, and how to use and customize curves in SketchUp.
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@Thesketchupessentials 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Everyone! For those of you using SketchUp Free, what other topics would you like to learn about? Thanks! :)

@videosbyjohnny 5 жыл бұрын

Mirror, Rotate, and Scaling

@Thesketchupessentials 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome suggestions - really appreciate it - will make sure to touch in these in the next video in the series 👍

@danielmorales9371 5 жыл бұрын

Exporting models from SketchUp Free to other software such as blender, unity, ue4. Great video, I learned a lot!

@zyuhe3363 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, a new user of Sketchup here. Would you be able to talk a little bit about the difference between the Free version and the earlier 2017 Make?

@anthonynyarko2292 4 жыл бұрын

Hi pls how can I get the license software in Ghana. Tnx

@jillackerman6047 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a real newbie and will have to watch this several times, take notes, and practise. I'm so happy to see these videos for beginners! Thank you so much.

@aintnomeaning 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are really, really good for someone like me who has 15 years of professional Maya 3D modeling skills, and is just getting into Sketchup. Really well-organized information...I am taking great notes from this. Thank you so much!

@PatValentineZiv 4 жыл бұрын

Great info - I had used SU previously during hurried and pressured time. - now that I have free time, I appreciate learning the basics. It is very helpful and hope to learn with a greater understanding.

@dimitriemenzies8816 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen someone do a tutorial so straightforward and clean, great jo and keep up the great work!

@Thesketchupessentials 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! :)

@DataWiseLtd 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your videos. They are clear and concise and paced perfectly. Your effort is much appreciated.

@sas949 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, I needed to use arrays. Thank you

@matt2993 3 жыл бұрын

This app has brought a new found excitement to my life and your vids are absolute perfect tutorials

@billhart5746 3 жыл бұрын

Really great job with these tutorials! I have watched the first 3 and now feel like I have a much better understanding of how to begin using SketchUp. Great job of deciding the order to describe the tools and the amount of detail, not too much at one time but enough to begin using the tool. Thank you!

@Thesketchupessentials 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@thewanderer8 3 жыл бұрын

Slowly mastering SketchUp!! Your videos are excellent and helpful. It would be great if you could do complete projects over a set of videos e.g. build a complete house or boat or spaceship from start to finish, not just a wall, window and door! keep up the great work.

@AntoineMaloney 3 жыл бұрын

I've been working through (play rather than work would be a better description!) and this is a particularly valuable one, with so many uses when doing real-world modelling. Very detailed, and covers a broad swath of functionality. Many thanks. Thanks also for the good explanation of Groups and Components.

@pedrobeltran8964 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time and effort in making these tutorials, they are awesome. In these confinement days, here in Spain, I'm learning a lot with them. Thanks again. PS Excuse my English.

@niklasiwan4692 3 жыл бұрын

you Ingrish is teriblle

@jeffdamon5419 10 ай бұрын

Your topics are fine as far as I'm concerned. I'm just happy to have your videos. I've looked at some other vids on getting started with SUF. They weren't much compared to yours. Thanks for making them.

@ngongolusanga6567 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all these useful tutoriels I'm enjoying them

@rosemckeon 3 жыл бұрын

These are exactly what I needed to help me get started. Thanks!

@jimboelterdotcomm9153 3 жыл бұрын

This series is gold for the self-taught Sketchup student. Thank you.

@Thesketchupessentials 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@kamy4650 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great videos! I am just beginning to get familiar with Sketch Up and I truly appreciate your tutorials! You make things look easy. Thanks again!

@Thesketchupessentials 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@steveryan6058 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos Justin. I teach a high school design course and in normal times we use AutoCAD. We are in a modified schedule due to covid. The web based sketchup has been great for me because all of my students have the ability to run the program at home. As I learn the program I am very impressed with it;s capabilities. My students are loving it too. Keep up the good work....you are a life saver!

@Thesketchupessentials 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@naokisonoda1367 4 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! Thank you!

@ArtScienceWonder 4 жыл бұрын

All my questions keep getting answered by the very next video XD Thanks!!!!!

@burner918 4 жыл бұрын

These tutorials are amazing. Thanks so much for making these, man. I’m really benefitting from the way you’ve made these. The pace and content are just perfect. Thanks so much once again.

@hesleyt 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Burner918. Can I take a ride on your words? Thank you.

@airnidzo 3 жыл бұрын

@@hesleyt If he wanted to charge for these, Karen, i'm sure he would have done so. There is a link to his Patreon acc, for all of those who have the means and the will to contribute, other then that, the sheer thankfullnes is sufficient. You sure your name isnt Karen?

@hesleyt 3 жыл бұрын

@@airnidzo I didn't get you. Karen!? What? I might have been misunderstood, for I just wanted to endorse Burner918's words thanking Justin.

@soonerhop1 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video, I'm an inventor guy but trying to learn sketchup for a designer I work with. hated it at 1st but getting easier. Im going to watch them all

@SG35K 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these tutorials! Very helpful indeed.

@e.b.5794 2 жыл бұрын

Really clear lesson. Detailed but easy to learn step by step. Thanks

@marcusbellamy2303 2 жыл бұрын

Dude - this series has been incredibly helpful!!! I tried SketchUp a while ago and couldn't wrap my head around the logistics (and my adhd wouldn't let me sit down and focus on the tutorials I found; I needed to do my project RIGHT NOW!!!!) Anyway, the way you've presented things in this video and the previous two in this series have been great, as I've said. Thank you; I am happy that you are here.

@Thesketchupessentials 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@bobhockey9316 2 жыл бұрын

Great series for us newbies trying to understand basics.

@ReginaMiller 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You make it look so easy. I can't wait to try this :)

@roberthatcher2773 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial as always, thanks!

@ericprouzet3851 3 жыл бұрын

very helpful! You reveal so many hidden tips that I had no knowledge of.

@dirkbertels3872 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - great tutorials - and what great software - very intuitive. I've worked a little with Autocad and a lot with Turbocad (as my employer couldn't afford the former) - Granted these CADS have different purposes, but if you're after a general-use designer app, SketchUp is in a league of its own, thanks to its user-friendliness. These tutorials are top notch - greatly appreciated.

@Thesketchupessentials 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@philmastman2490 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Really well explained!

@akamitch1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, lesson is well organised and explanations simplify the tools. I can almost do the class simultaneously without pauses.

@Thesketchupessentials 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@JeffThePoustman 4 жыл бұрын

As with the previous 2 lessons, very helpful. Thank you for posting.

@Thesketchupessentials 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you're liking them!

@bjpasco 4 жыл бұрын

You are actually a terrific teacher. Well organized, clear explanations, measured voice. Thanks. I use Affinity designer, a great product, but I can see areas that sketch up does easier/better. Only have mouse pad on MacBook Air, mouse wheel function options? Looking forward to watching some more of your vids

@aashishkumar7416 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir ,just started sketch up need to learn the basics of it to make railings

@ChinhNguyen-yb3cp 3 жыл бұрын

So far I have watched 3 lessons. They are so so much helpful. Thank you so much.

@Thesketchupessentials 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@ireneangelina6355 Жыл бұрын

hey.. thank you for your incredibly videos. they are all helpful for me as a beginner

@nasirhabib423 11 ай бұрын

Good work Justin.

@hellya2666 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! You really helped me figure out which tools were the more appropriate to do a certain task.

@Thesketchupessentials 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@mindbodyfitnext9858 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much you are a legend Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you and your family

@jamesquinn8632 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video thanks

@puttlitt1 Жыл бұрын

I really like your tutorials! Thanks!

@jloc803dw 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these great tutorials! Can I use the MAKE UNIQUE feature in order to design a board and batten accent wall in such a way that if at a later time I want to adjust the width of the planks, I only have to do that once and all the other instances automatically adjust? My only doubt is that if I make a grid of 4" planks and later change them to 3" planks, will the model know to fill in the gaps created by the now smaller boards that used to touch each other.

@robintarox74 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing videos with good explanation! One thing I'd like to point out, pentagon got 5 sides, a circular polygon with 6 sides is a hexagon.

@turtlewalzer 3 жыл бұрын

Robin, yeah, noticed too, but really? Is that what you take away from this video? Nothing about the hat? Great job Justin. Sending you more money.

@robintarox74 3 жыл бұрын

@@turtlewalzer I did take away more than just that. I did mention that the video was very good and was really well explained. But I had to point out this little detail so that the people who actually don't know the terminologies, to not get misguided.

@michellemcdonough6816 Жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher. So glad I found your page!

@Thesketchupessentials Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@PankajJainOttawa 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Thanks a lot Justin. I am trying to place a component from the warehouse on to an inclined roof, but I am having no luck! Any tips would be helpful. Thanks again!

@ghassans1481 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous!! Many Thanks.

@peterlabat1527 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I can't believe i'm navigating this program so well after being totally intimidated by it for months! Just on video 3 and I already feel much more confident. Question: I find that when I'm using the move/copy feature works great. But on occasion my items will disappear while i'm in the midst of moving them, then I have to go back and reselect them and try the move again. This happens specifically when I have the items selected, begin the move, the zoom out for a wider view. I don't have a mouse at the moment so I'm using the keypad, and i'll also use the "M" key to begin the move as you described.

@chedmoo1967 6 ай бұрын

very nice video - solved the problem I was having - thanks!

@BGJ710 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful. Thanks you so much

@shivasharan2473 5 ай бұрын

very helpful thank you for the video series :)

@DevilDog3531 4 жыл бұрын

I just recently commented on lesson 2....but I love how you don’t side not too much....you get right to the point with the explanation. I wish every tutorial was like yours...every second your talking is needed information. I have zero patience....and you mKe it easy...Fucking amazing job kid!

@sophielerner1882 Жыл бұрын

This is excellent. Thank You SO MUCH!

@christopheralmeydasinfuego6279 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very nice!

@user-md9sy3tv4x Жыл бұрын

Great help to learn basics. Thanx... :)

@nickbrand8628 7 ай бұрын

Hey Justin just marvelous love your videos.

@victorwachanga8570 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction..thank you

@suchitrabhardwaj9433 3 жыл бұрын

Thanku for your efforts in making these tutorials. I'm learning a lot with them

@Thesketchupessentials 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome - glad they're helping!

@RanchHandTexas 4 жыл бұрын

I subscribed. Great tutorial.

@angeloandrade3214 Жыл бұрын

Very good videos, excellent work !

@aeronperlman6671 2 жыл бұрын

i herd of sketch up from my dads friend bet i did not know how to use it.i love your videos

@GhostedStories Жыл бұрын

Thanks, this is helpful!

@MrMonkeyslick 2 жыл бұрын

hello Justin, these lessons are great thank you, i seem to not have the 11 buttons on the right hand side ie little glasses etc. i have toggled everything on and still nothing. i am still on free trail version, are these something that are there only with the paid version?

@pete.i 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@bajessilmi6162 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your effort

@xiuhuawang7751 2 жыл бұрын

very nice vido for me ! Thank you so much

@MenezesLouis 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative tutorial.. learnt alot from it as I practiced along

@Thesketchupessentials 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@aP-tf8lp 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you somuch I spent 2 hours just to learn this

@user-vy9si4wq8m 6 ай бұрын

Such helpful videos. Thank you!

@Thesketchupessentials 6 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@colinburgess7728 Жыл бұрын

great vid - thanks a million

@dylanball68 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you

@adrianjones5492 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks.

@veronicaalessandrello1022 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making these tutorials. I have Sketch Up 8 and have been using it without tutorials and I can't number the useful tips you have shown to me in this video. I totally feel upskilled. I have subscribed to your channel and soon I'll support you in Patreon. But will that monthly payment make you my employee? hehe... just kidding. You are awesome!

@Thesketchupessentials 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much - glad you're finding the videos helpful!

@anthonylandrum63 6 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@marcushurthi 2 жыл бұрын

Strong work. Great video

@Thesketchupessentials 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jamesskinner8527 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the information you give. I'm new to SketchUp and this really helps. Question: Is there a function to snap to objects together. ex: I am building a porch. I built the deck and now want to add a side rail. I worked and worked on trying to align the rail to the deck....but I am all over the place with it. What is the correct way to do this?

@SonOp12 3 жыл бұрын

You're the absolute best 👍👍

@vivianavega1191 4 жыл бұрын

Also may I use other measure scale for example Meters o centimeters?

@billys1974fotd 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff ! Thanks for this series. I just wanted to make a 3d image of a camper I am building. I was just about to throw in the towel when I found your stuff. Just for fun only a pentagon has 5 sides hexagon 6

@Thesketchupessentials 3 жыл бұрын

Sigh...I'm glad everyone is picking up on that

@patday63 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for the great tutorials. I'm wondering if you can help me with the creation of components? I'm using the free SketchUp, and after highlighting the item and selecting component, renaming and then saving it appears in my component list. Unfortunately once I click away from it with the select tool it reverts back to a normal object and disappears from my component list. Can you help?

@sharonkwamboka5911 Жыл бұрын

Thank you🌹

@samykhodr4711 Жыл бұрын

Thats great!

@terryfullerton8057 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME STUFF

@beastlybombers 4 жыл бұрын

Love it. thank you.

@Thesketchupessentials 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mrphan529 Жыл бұрын

Are the sample softs there when you open the software or do you have to download them from sowhere

@nthompsonjoinery4971 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@dhansheerm7034 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sir,I am not able to find the display option in my sketchup pro while working with this curves and cylinder.Can you please help me find that?

@alkanhakenkruger3142 3 жыл бұрын

I love your introduction of video (:

@vivianavega1191 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there is something I am struggling with. If I create a rectangle, a cube or a sphere is it possible to resize it?

@liferealtymitroteam3838 3 жыл бұрын

Get videos. I’m studying for my PV design certification. This is one program they use for Solar designing. You’ve made it so easy to get acquainted with SketchUp.Thank you. You can teach an old dog new tricks..

@Thesketchupessentials 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome - glad it helped!

@belenrivas9430 3 жыл бұрын

thankkk youuuu

@user-fg2fe1gr2n 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, when I add a distance between my shapes they’re overlapping. What am I (not) doing that’s causing it to overlap? Do I need to change the scale? Also, when I select I don’t get a box around my shapes, they’re just shaded. Should I be grouping them before using the move and copy function? Thank you for your help!

@billcox1962 4 жыл бұрын

Justin, thank you for a great series on using the free online version. I hope you do more. Now that I can finally use the tool and actually model things I may upgrade to shop. My questions: Q1- are there any "extensions" or "plug-ins" that can be used with the free online version? Q2 - can you model terrain in the free version?

@Thesketchupessentials 4 жыл бұрын

Nope - extensions don't work with the web version. I assume that you can't do terrain either as Sandbox tools in the desktop version is also an extension

@ComradeMorlac Жыл бұрын

If I'm modeling a cupboard is there any way if I'm modifying it's outer size, it's automatically resizing the other elements along like shelves etc? (wich are not the same components)

@XCBen 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, you are good at these

@Thesketchupessentials 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@tamrawhitney 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

@Thesketchupessentials 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alastinjudy3447 2 жыл бұрын

Thankkkkk Youuuuuu

@dkkrecords 4 жыл бұрын

First up the tutorials are great. 2 things....I personally need to learn about drawing elevation variables on land...I need to design my residence of undulating land. Is this covered in the tutorials? I couldn’t get “on face” for love of money but found a go round for doors and windows using erase.....any reason why I can’t get “on face”.....enjoying the flow of these tutorials