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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to SketchUp Pro for iPad
- Overview of SketchUp Pro features and the iPad interface
- Software installation and account configuration
- Familiarizing with the workspace layout and navigation gestures
- Cloud-based project saving and management via Trimble Connect
Getting Started with Basic Drawing Tools
- Effective use of touch controls and Apple Pencil precision
- Drafting fundamental shapes including lines, rectangles, and circles
- Constructing 3D geometry with the Push/Pull tool
- Transforming objects through moving, scaling, and rotation
Modeling for Interior Design
- Sketching and extruding elements such as walls, shelves, and cabinetry
- Creating openings for doors and windows
- Organizing design components through grouping strategies
- Managing complex designs using layers and tags
Applying Materials and Textures
- Selecting and customizing material properties
- Applying and refining surface finishes
- Utilizing textures to achieve realistic visual effects
- Importing custom materials and image-based textures
Advanced Design Tools and Components
- Accessing 3D Warehouse and integrating external models
- Developing and editing dynamic components
- Working with groups and nested elements for efficiency
- Achieving precision through aligning, snapping, and measuring tools
Lighting, Views, and Presentation
- Setting camera angles and establishing scenes
- Incorporating shadows and adjusting lighting conditions
- Exporting images and generating presentation-ready views
- Annotating and marking up designs directly on the iPad
Project Practice: Designing an Interior Space
- Developing a comprehensive interior model (room or workspace)
- Designing custom furniture, lighting layouts, and surface finishes
- Applying materials and rendering perspective views
- Conducting a final model review and sharing the design concept
Summary and Next Steps
- Review of advanced modeling techniques and tips
- Recommendations for resources and asset libraries
- Best practices for optimizing workflows and project presentations
Requirements
- Basic proficiency with digital drafting or design tools
- A general understanding of interior design principles
- No prior experience with SketchUp is necessary
Target Audience
- Interior Designers
- Architectural Drafters and Planners
- Design professionals involved in spatial layout or furniture design
