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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to SketchUp Pro for iPad

  • Overview of SketchUp Pro and the iPad interface
  • Installation and account configuration
  • Understanding the workspace and navigation gestures
  • Cloud-based project saving and management (Trimble Connect)

Getting Started with Basic Drawing Tools

  • Effective use of touch controls and Apple Pencil
  • Drawing lines, rectangles, and circles
  • Constructing 3D geometry with the Push/Pull tool
  • Moving, scaling, and rotating objects

Modeling for Interior Design

  • Sketching and extruding walls, shelves, and cabinetry
  • Creating openings for doors and windows
  • Grouping and organizing design elements
  • Managing complex designs using layers and tags

Applying Materials and Textures

  • Selecting and customizing materials
  • Applying and editing surface finishes
  • Using textures to create realistic visual effects
  • Importing custom materials and images

Advanced Design Tools and Components

  • Utilizing 3D Warehouse and importing models
  • Creating and editing dynamic components
  • Working with groups and nested elements
  • Precise aligning, snapping, and measuring

Lighting, Views, and Presentation

  • Setting camera angles and creating scenes
  • Adding shadows and adjusting lighting
  • Exporting images and generating presentation views
  • Annotating and marking up directly on iPad

Project Practice: Designing an Interior Space

  • Developing a complete interior model (room or workspace)
  • Designing custom furniture, lighting layouts, and finishes
  • Applying materials and rendering perspectives
  • Conducting a final model review and sharing the design

Summary and Next Steps

  • Review of advanced modeling tips
  • Recommended resources and asset libraries
  • Best practices for workflow and project presentation

Requirements

  • Basic familiarity with digital drawing or design tools
  • General understanding of interior design concepts
  • No prior experience with SketchUp required

Target Audience

  • Interior designers
  • Architectural drafters and planners
  • Design professionals working with spatial layouts or furniture design

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