SketchUp for Beginners: The First 10 Tools to Master
New to SketchUp? Learn the 10 essential tools, their default keyboard shortcuts, and a mini practice project that puts them together in about 20 minutes.
00. Tutorials, extensions, rendering and news for SketchUp users
Model faster. Render better. Ship the project.
Practical SketchUp tutorials, extension reviews, rendering guides and industry news for architects, designers, woodworkers and 3D modelers.
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01. Journal
Latest articles
New tutorials, reviews and release notes — researched, cited and updated when SketchUp changes.
Groups vs Components in SketchUp: When to Use Each
Groups and components both keep SketchUp geometry from sticking together, but they behave very differently. Here's when to use each and the mistakes to avoid.
How to Find, Download and Clean Up 3D Warehouse Models
3D Warehouse has millions of free SketchUp models, but quality varies. How to find good ones, download them properly and keep them from slowing your model down.
Why Is My SketchUp Model So Slow? 12 Fixes That Work
A slow SketchUp model is almost always fixable. Twelve practical ways to cut file size, reduce lag when orbiting and keep large projects responsive.
02. Index
Browse by topic
Six disciplines, one tool. Pick the part of your workflow you want to improve.
Tutorials
Step-by-step SketchUp modeling techniques for beginners and pros.
Extensions & Plugins
Reviews and roundups of the best SketchUp extensions.
Rendering
Photorealistic rendering with V-Ray, Enscape, D5, Twinmotion and more.
Industry Workflows
SketchUp for architecture, interiors, woodworking, landscape and 3D printing.
Hardware & Setup
Computers, GPUs, mice and peripherals for smooth SketchUp performance.
News
SketchUp releases, Trimble announcements and industry updates.