Sketchup 2 DAC 222
INTERMEDIATE

Class Topics

Week 1
Intermediate Modeling and Diagramming
Importing cad plans
Importing complex 2D shapes
Outliner
Follow Me tool
Offset tool
working off-axis
Creating round surfaces
sandbox tools
Using Construction lines
placing model into Google earth

Sites and Buildings from Plans
Complex Layer management
Importing Sites from Google earth
Importing cad Site lines
Importing Cad blocks
Structural guides
Walls
Floor Plates
Stairs
Handrails
Roofs
dimensions

Week 2
Developing Styles
Importing 3D models from other software
Importing complex forms
Component Uniqueness
Advanced material management
Intermediate modeling techniques

Elevations and Sections
Importing cad elevations
CAD Block association with components
Setting up elevations in 3D
Creating sections
Exporting sections
Advanced views settings
Advanced animations
Shadow settings
Importing .skp files into revit

Grading: Class participants will receive a grade for their contributions to the class and timely progress on their 3D model. There may be short project quizzes and tests to ensure that class participants fully understand the topics being presented.

Open labs: Open labs are available for use in completing homework assignments and for additional "practice time" by the class participants. There is an additional cost for using open labs. Please contact us to receive that information.

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