SketchUp 2018: Model a House from an AutoCAD File
Import an AutoCAD file and turn it into a house. Use the 3 point rectangle to create door and window heads.
5:24 Fusion 360: Sculpt and 3D Print a Logo Pencil Holder
Sculpt a pencil holder and import an SVG file to attach to it, then 3D print it.
SketchUp 2019: Architectural Terrain Model
Make a terrain model with the Geolocation function, the Subtract solid tool, and the Terrain Volume and Slicer TIG extensions.
SketchUp: Tape Measure Tool
Use the Tape Measure to make guide lines, guide points, measure distances and scale the model.
0:00 / 3:56 SketchUp: Generate a 2D View and a Scaled Drawing
Generate an interior elevation and section view from a model, then send to LayOut, scale, and print the scaled drawing.
SketchUp: Follow Me Tool
Ways to use Follow me to make a door panel, beveled or curved edge on a table and rotate a profile.
Selfcad: 3D Modeling Software
This program is an interesting competitor to Tinkercad and Fusion, so I’m posting this company-made review if you’d like to check it out. It is a pay program with a 10 day free trial. A few bullet points: It’s browser-based. Continue reading Selfcad: 3D Modeling Software
How to Sketch an Isometric of Furniture
Use isometric grid paper to sketch a hall tree (coat rack).
4 Cool SketchUp Extensions
Joint Push/Pull, Weld, Curve Maker and Draw Pipes from Lines. All very useful! And all available free from the SketchUp Extension Warehouse.
SketchUp: Hole in Curved Wall
Use the Subtract tool from the Solid Toolbar and the Intersect with Model tool to cut a hole through a curved wall. Also covered is Paste-in-Place.