SketchUp LayOut - Getting Started (How to Use LayOut for SketchUp Pro)

[@SketchUpSchool]

Do us a favor and let us know: Which of the 7 mistakes was most helpful for you to learn about before getting started with LayOut? Let us know here in the comments. Oh, one more thing: Do you have any advice on how we can improve our KZbin channel and videos? Leave a comment and let us know!

[@arlanmoncada7826]

Can someone help me with my problem? I'm experiencing now a problem with my model. It is not appearing in my layout when i transfer my model from sketchup. And there's an exclamation point on bottom right side of my viewport. I've already set my autorender, but nothing happens. Anyone can help me with? Im using sketchup and layout 2020

[@michaelwren3730]

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[@srmcarthur]

Evergreen content right here! 5 years later, and this is still good info - despite new updates to Sketchup

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@BMLKABD19]

All these tips were basically telling me to get my act together in sketchup. felt like i skipped high school trying to make it to college. Great tips, thanks.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@user25z]

This is one of the best tutorial videos I have ever seen. Simply amazing. Not exaggerating at all.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow, thanks!

[@jonathancalhoun7602]

"Never change the active layer..." Wow!!! Mind blown! This makes so SO much sense and solves so many of the issues I've been facing in my models! Thanks a million!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow - awesome to hear that tip will make a big difference for you!

[@RhondaRants]

Good but I honestly still don't understand what we mean by this. Draw EVERYTHING on layer zero then move it to new layer? What?

[@McGiggley]

@@RhondaRants I think that's what it means, yes. So you should draw everything on Layer 0/Untagged. And when you've drawn something and made it a group, you can move it to another layer/tag it to a specific tag. Then you need to make sure that when you start making changes/adding things in your model, you are working again in Layer 0/Untagged. But maybe @SketchUpSchool could confirm this!

[@memichael4028]

If a person could only watch one video about transitioning from SketchUp to LayOut, this would be the one. I watched the first half of it a month or so ago, then stopped to clean up a few things in my model. If only I would have followed up with the second half after I'd set up scenes and styles. The very last tip about drawing 2D things in SketchUp is priceless. Such a simple and powerful idea!! Thanks.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome! Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@TheKoreandilleran]

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[@lanadelkim6203]

Thee only sketchup tutorial on documentation I've found so far that explains the lineweights, thank you

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@mickc4879]

Wow! Wish I had seen this video about 4 years ago. I figured out every single point mentioned on my own the hard way. Every new student of SU and LO should see this ASAP!!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Sounds like you use LayOut regularly now?

[@gerardomalave3664]

I used Sketchup free for a long time, but a few weeks ago, I bought a subscription for a Pro. Theres a lot of things news to learn, including Lay Out. I know for true that your 7 advice are to going to help me a lot ! Thanks for share !

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome! As you learn more about Pro, you can always send any questions you have to us at [e-mail]

[@gerardomalave3664]

Thank you so much for the answer. I am Interior Designer in Puerto Rico. I like to do very nice presentations to the clients. What do you think is the best printer for Sketchup's drawings ?

[@gerardomalave3664]

@@SketchUpSchool Thanks !!!!

[@chrisb3927]

I am checking tutorials left and right; this one is about little things that make a big difference. Thanks a lot buddy!!!!!!! Difficult to tell which one is the best tip, they are all very helpful.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad to hear this tutorial was helpful!

[@layoutarchitect]

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[@cranialextract]

Sooooo glad I watched this before starting with layout. I would have made pretty much every mistake.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Really happy to hear you found this video to be helpful!

[@denisejordan4]

All 7 steps were helpful! OMG! Mind blowing and this has made my life so much easier when I'm creating layouts for my design business and contractor. Thank you!!!!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're so welcome!

[@Morberis]

The tips on doors with respect to groups and 2d symbols was definitely the most useful for me.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MMALAB]

Amazing. "Create Scenes Before Viewports' is a lifesaver.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad to hear that tip worked for you

[@karadavies-hobbs3448]

Using styles in SketchUp to change appearance and stacking Layers - thats an inspired tip for a first go at using Layout

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! Glad to hear you liked that tip!

[@aftonjensenreich5133]

Thank you for helping me connect the scenes in my sketchup model with Layout! That was a key connection I needed!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@TheKoreandilleran]

I learned from the best. KZbin.com/imaginemotions

[@stephendonato6737]

Hi, I am Civil Engineer by profession, and I am trying to learn to use SketchUp the right way to start via your tutorial to use in my design drawings. I used Cadd before but since I am out of job it's really expensive to have Cadd app for my personal use. I just subscribed and hopefully this will help me a lot. Thanks for the tips.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@urbanfeeder]

thank you - ive been struggling with producing construction drawings fast enough - this speeds things up a lot - 2D symbols in Sketchup was the biggest revelation - cheers

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome! Wondering: What types of projects are you creating construction drawings for?

[@urbanfeeder]

@@SketchUpSchool I have designed a house for my family, which I am now building. I'm using SIPS (Structural insulated panels) for both the walls and roof. The SIPS for the walls contain highly compressed strawbales. So have had to do most of the drafting myself. SketchUp has been incredibly useful. As I'm not an architect or draftsman, producing drawings in a format that trades are used to has been challenging.

[@hugoedelarosa]

I am glad I watched this video. I’m beginning this model and already putting stuff in layers before creating components.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MCSalalila]

Wow. I never knew that I can easily convert my 3D to 2D. Good job brother. Your content are truly helpful.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@herodot0348]

The tips about layers saved my life!! Thanks!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You are so welcome!

[@simos74]

I have seen many SU videos now by amateurs and "pros" alike (even bought and read books on SU), looking for help for various things, and this last 13mins as been the greatest investment so far. The way the video was written and produced in a smart and easy to understand manner, and order (the thought flow really worked and built a flow in my mind), I learnt so much in such a short time. I confess I have made some of the same errors, but I am definitely an amateur SU user who has played with SU for years, but as I have other drawing skills I expected to pick it up easily. I was wrong. My fav tips here were the comments on "scenes before viewports" and your use of layers more than I had already. "Kudos for your teaching style" just DOESN'T do this video justice. What can I say, I subscribed! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow - thank you for the very kind words! They really mean a lot to us. And: You're Welcome! You're Welcome! You're Welcome! 😊

[@layoutarchitect]

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[@davidosolo]

Oh man. I consider myself an advanced user, but this vid is pure gold.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad you liked it!

[@layoutarchitect]

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[@V21IC]

I find your videos to be quite interesting. I'm an AutoCAD user. I can see how Sketchup and Layout are working to do most of the things in AutoCAD. However, I must say that it looks and feel simpler especially it's a lighter weight on my PC resources. I like that tip about making 2D objects a component on its layer; then with the associated 3D component also on its own layer, you can then group these together and placed on yet another layer thereby controlling the dimensions of the 2D objects while its grouped 3D element is changed and as well as their visibility. That's awesome! I think I got lost with the views, scenes section

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad to hear those tips were useful for you! For the views/scenes section, if you have any further questions, just jump over to our website and click on the messaging icon in the bottom right corner to let us know your question. We'll be happy to try to help! (www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library)

[@FrancisMcShane]

Line weights was something I half knew but never really used consciously, just accepting SketchUp defaults. I will in future.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you're more aware of line weights now!

[@zephnorrish]

Awesome video... bit advanced for me but very inspirational... will learn more

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked it!

[@ramprasadneupane3448]

the last one is game changing

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - really happy to hear you liked that tip!

[@brennoprado4396]

Super great video! I've been thinking about how using Layout makes our effort on being so meticulous in modelling really worthy! This video is the very confirmation! 2D symbols interaction, genius!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Really happy to hear this video was helpful and that you like the 2D symbols tip!

[@seanp8541]

Gold 10/10

[@TheKoreandilleran]

I learned from the best. KZbin.com/imaginemotions

[@htoowunnakoko]

tip 7 is exactly what im missing !!! thanks dude

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@layoutarchitect]

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[@carolcarvalhoarquiteta]

Awesome you saved my life so easily! thank you

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@jasadesainperumahan]

Woah..thanks dude..solved my sketchup-layout problems

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@jorgemarte7139]

This video was very illustrative, so good.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked it!

[@andrewhockley2579]

Well I wouldn't say it's the most useful tip, but never ever ever ever changing the active layer idea is important, as it's not what I'm being taught on another course, so I need to go away and find out why. Thanks, very clear presentation.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow, that is surprising to hear that another course is recommending the opposite! I promise that you will be better off if you stick to our recommendation of putting groups or components on layers/tags and NOT the underlying geometry.

[@mariolordeiro8590]

Really well explained... crystal clear. Congrats!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - happy to hear you liked the video!

[@mariolordeiro8590]

@@SketchUpSchool Thank you for replying... the precise and professional way you create this video make it not only well comprehensive but also make the software becomes better and useful. Congratulations again!

[@tobymcnobody6853]

Loved the scenes point

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked that tip!

[@TheGroundskeeper]

Thumbs up for actually useful KZbin information

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nbomedroned4383]

every time alex from the future appears in different scenes it makes me laugh and give a like :D

[@SketchUpSchool]

Happy to hear the future selves make you laugh! 😁

[@edbouhl3100]

Scenes. I’m new to SketchUp and this is a must!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for sharing your favorite tip!

[@layoutarchitect]

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[@richardhall5489]

Really useful. Thanks very much. I wasn't using Layout at all as I already do my 2D stuff in AutoCAD. So I haven't wasted any time on layout..yet. I really liked tip 7, I think I laughed out load - add your 2D symbols to your 3D objects ! I liked it on two levels: 1. It's like the modelling workflow where you have a raster image on the horizontal plane and then you draw on top of it...but time reversed. Plus if you spend enough time doing CAD of any sort you can end up "seeing" symbols and drawings that correspond to everyday objects ( maybe it's just me...) 2. Planning! Why am I making this model? ...one of the reasons could be because I NEED a floor plan. I could see tip 7 being really good for plans other than construction use. e.g table layouts in restaurants.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for the feedback - really useful! And happy to hear you liked the video!

[@michaeljarcher]

Very helpful video, note: 2022 "Layers" is now "Tags" in case someone in the future is watching.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yes, we actually created a new version of this video to update things for the latest version of SketchUp. You can watch that version of the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXmcgGuZd8uEhbs

[@billlinehan5787]

It rocks! Finally a primer doing a good job of bridging both programs. More needed advancing the bridge. Also interested in scale settings and units of measure between both. Not all measurements in sketchUp end up the same in Layout.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked the video! If you need a full course on LayOut, you might want to check out our LayOut course (in our Video Course Library) on our website. You can learn more about the Video Course Library here: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library

[@dalinesaad]

i'm learning sketch up from scratch, your videos are sooo helpful and so fun ! thank you :)

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@yootoob7048]

LayOut is incredibly powerful but also very different from SketchUp. To me SketchUp and LayOut are friends, not relatives. A key point you mentioned is something I realized years ago: SketchUp skills don't translate into LayOut. Be prepared to learn a new application. Once you do that everything works much better. And like you said, preparation in SketchUp makes working in LayOut a much easier task. I like your idea of adding 2D symbols to SketchUp components. Fellow SketchUp modelers giggled when I stopped to name all my components and laughed out loud when I named my groups. Time saved in the long run.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for sharing your story! Curious to find out what sorts of projects do you use LayOut for?

[@yootoob7048]

@@SketchUpSchool Two years ago I worked for a large swimming pool, patio and landscape company. Management wanted me to migrate the staff from SketchUp and AutoCAD 2008 to SketchUp & LayOut. Unfortunately there was a Luddite revolt and the company decided to spend money on AutoCAD subscriptions instead of LayOut training. Now they waste thousands of dollars each year to remain stuck in the past instead of moving forward, efficiently.

[@SketchUpSchool]

@@yootoob7048 Ugh - sorry to hear that. Sounds like you have moved on from that company?

[@yootoob7048]

@@SketchUpSchool Yes, I moved on, went to 3D Basebcamp and now looking for my next SketchUp & LayOut adventure.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Best of luck in your search!

[@KaZso7]

best tip form me is using layers as adding each component to one or to more layers. Thanxs

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@cybersuperspy]

Many thanks for the very useful tips.

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@yuqizhao4546]

Thank you man, this is great

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@norrmm1]

Great video. Thanks for the tips!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@johnslade9500]

Top quality lecture. Thanks.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You are welcome!

[@yarived]

Just great! Best tip for me was line weights! Thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad you liked that tip. Quick question: What sorts of projects do you work on (that you might use LayOut for)? And what sorts of line weights (or how many line weights) do you need for the types of drawings you produce?

[@yarived]

@@SketchUpSchool thanks for your reply. I design power systems (mainly renewable energy design) and often need to apply mechatronics principles (hence may have pipework and cable work described in the same view ports. Line weights are between 0.2 to 1.5pts with dashes. About 9 different line types in most projects.

[@louisnaveau8995]

Nice introduction to lay out thank you !

[@SketchUpSchool]

You are welcome!

[@reenactorrob7901]

For me, the revelation that things need to be set or added in sketchup to make them work properly in layout(styles, 2D symbols) is a big step forward. I wonder how many more gotchas are hidden in this way.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Because most people can get started with SketchUp fairly quickly, it is easy to miss a few key fundamentals in SketchUp that make things harder down the line. Happy to hear that the tips we mentioned in the video are helpful!

[@rogerparsons5148]

Video was great! (The link to the check list does work. It carried me through a loop with the link in the chat box taking me back to the button in the website, which carried me back to the chat)> These were the best things I will use: Layers Saving Views

[@SketchUpSchool]

Happy to hear those tips were helpful. We'll be sure to check that link too!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Hi again! The link has been fixed. We accidentally typed "http" instead of "https" 🤦‍♂️. Thanks for letting us know!

[@layoutarchitect]

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[@RoelBas]

It realy got me started the right way from the start. Thank for this very instructive Video!

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@architectsacademy9147]

Thanks a lot! Helped in learning more about layout

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! We're glad to hear you learned some new stuff!

[@junedahmed7083]

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[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@tawanaedmund]

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[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@bbenghazi]

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[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you like it!

[@bulyamariam921]

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[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for the kind words! 😃

[@hambuilder]

Thanks for the tips-I’ve been using LayOut for all my construction docs but there are some great tips here! Naming of groups is one that I think will be very helpful as will the line weights!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked those tips! And it's awesome to hear that you're using LayOut for all your construction documents. Are you an architect?

[@hambuilder]

SketchUp School No, I’m a builder/remodeler who does mostly smallish jobs such as additions, porches and renovations. By the way, I’ve been learning from you and Mike Tadros (the old School) for years! Thanks! Some examples here-www.dropbox.com/sh/8a1vqoeeycxvwcg/AACpdX0QS1UQkSW8mYwRbtewa?dl=0

[@SketchUpSchool]

@@hambuilder Glad to have been able to help over the years! And thanks for sharing the examples. It's awesome to see how you've been able to fit LayOut to your niche!

[@purplepump6058]

Hello what font size do you use for your construction documents and do you print it on an A1 paper

[@cekuhnen]

nice compressed overview specifically about bad habits note!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked the video!

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[@joselitoolpindo6055]

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[@3ddesign413]

Thx for all this info :)

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@ribe3]

Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!! soooo helpful this video

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're so welcome!

[@nicola3444]

Becoming successful with Layout requires a LOT more than 7 pieces of advice and is probably the reason why most designers and architechts (incl me) get lost with Sketchup and turn towards more reliable and pro tools. Having worked for 25 years with most common known BIM and CAD I still think that Sketchups only advantage is that it is free.

[@SketchUpSchool]

LayOut and SketchUp can actually be harder to learn for folks with lots of experience with other CAD and BIM software because SketchUp and LayOut work differently. But if you are able to unlearn some of the rules of previous applications, most find SketchUp and LayOut to be a little easier to learn

[@jesusxramses]

Layers thanks for covering that

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@actionabood]

thank you a lot about all of you man

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@bendesa]

Very very helpfull. Thanks!

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@viveksaxena4455]

Can you make a video on Style Builder? What is it use for? Basic tips....please

[@jaysonbernalde]

Thanks a lot! I finally get it! This was sooo cool and informative and I will definitely subscribe to your chanel to learn more!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! Glad this video helped. And really happy to have you join the SketchUp School family! 😊

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[@juancoronado3500]

Muy buenos consejos... gracias

[@SketchUpSchool]

De nada!

[@mutasasimbarashe8217]

#.7 was really helpful

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked that tip!

[@harryc7225]

Really helpful thank you

[@SketchUpSchool]

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[@debbieminton5885]

Love these videos.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you like them!

[@Arqbeat]

Overlap viewports. Good tip

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad to hear that was helpful for you.

[@Buckers582]

I had no idea sketch was this powerful, I've been using it wrong all these years

[@SketchUpSchool]

Curious to find out: What sorts of projects do you use SketchUp for?

[@Buckers582]

@@SketchUpSchool mostly to get a quick idea of massing or for renders, i use auto cad for all the more detailed drawings

[@SketchUpSchool]

@@Buckers582 Do you think you'd consider creating your 2D drawings in LayOut? Or do you plan to stick to AutoCAD?

[@Buckers582]

SketchUp School I’ll definitely consider it now I know it exists 😂

[@SketchUpSchool]

@@Buckers582 Awesome - well, we're glad the video helped you discover LayOut! Be sure to let us know if you have any questions as you give it a try.

[@martinbonner7714]

Great 2D symbol tip

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked that one!

[@DarrenBakai]

thank you very much.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You are welcome!

[@nathanwest5881]

Wow! I don’t know what other programs are like but as I’m trying to learn this it’s seems to be less intuitive and more easily screwed up and losing unless you have a 75 point check list before you start a 2D floor plan

[@frankoome]

To the future 🍻

[@SketchUpSchool]

😀

[@TheHornoxx]

... a very well prepared video!! :-) hopefully you will add an overview of correct scaled content placing and measurement sometime :-)

[@SketchUpSchool]

Can you explain a bit more about what you are hoping to see with regard to scaled content and measurement? And what sorts of projects do you work on?

[@TheHornoxx]

@@SketchUpSchool Thanks for your reply - I have grown up with sketchup, so to speak, but my know how about LayOut is almost 0 - you have brought it to the point. So your structured procedure shown in the video is so helpful!! Your shown video already contains a suitable demo project. How do I place the views in a certain scale - how do I add measurement, all the things that are necessary for construction plans etc.? Also the topic planlayout with all necessary graphic contents and attributes like line weights or line colors and styles etc. is interesting and important. And once again, thanks for explaining with the necessary structure instead of just listing what LO can do ;-)

[@SketchUpSchool]

It sounds like what you are looking for is exactly what we cover in our LayOut course. It's available in our Video Course Library which you can learn more about here: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library

[@gusblacksmyth]

Wonderful tips and tutorial, thanks a lot! (liked and subscribed)

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome, you're welcome and thank you!

[@gabriella8173]

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[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad to hear you're subscribing and becoming part of our SketchUp School family 😊

[@asifdawan1235]

Nice tutorial

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you think so!

[@beekeeper8626]

Great video, thanks. Now that Sketchup Pro 22 uses tags rather than layers does the principals in this video still apply? thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

The principles do still apply - just switch the name "Layers" with "Tags" and things work the same. That being said, we've since released an updated version of this video that covers Tags here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXmcgGuZd8uEhbs

[@cyrusmechanic4743]

Hi Love your videos. Thanks for all your help. I am trying to copy from one layout file to another file. But all my texts shifts from the original file, Can you say how to avoid shifting the texts?

[@SketchUpSchool]

Please send us this question to [e-mail] so one of our instructors can try to help.

[@kingasz100]

Thank. This video is filled with practicality. I always used different layers to work on to avoid having all the basic geometry linked to Layer 0. It did worked well for me so far, but of course never used LAYOUT before, so I am not sure what trouble would it cause in there. In my models each layer is separated from Layer 0 and I am very organised - by NOW - and I change the layer according to what I am working on, but I learnt it the hard way as it can really mess up your model if you forget to change and also....I could have save a lot of time by not having to change the active layer....... One thing is unclear to me about the last advice. You group the 3D first and save to a layer (for example 3D openings). then make the 2D element , group it then save another group (for example "2D SYMBOLS). But do you leave the parent group (created with the 2 previous group) on LAYER 0 or would you have a 3rd LAYER and place them there???? I would think so... I use and used many other architectural softwares, but I enjoy visualise in SketchUp most, but never tried drafting in LAYOUT before as I use a separate software to produce plans and elevations. It makes the workflow much slower.....I have to say, I miss the lign types and line weights from LAYOUT, but maybe it is just a question of working out another way to to communicate the technical details.....Maybe it can be sophisticated and pleasant to look at, using different tools. Thanks for the heads up! Cheers

[@SketchUpSchool]

To answer your question: You could leave the parent group on Layer0 or you could put it on its own layer... it all depends on what you need to show in the end. My advice is to experiment and find out what works best for you.

[@TheKoreandilleran]

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[@KirillPoezdnik]

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[@SketchUpSchool]

Ha! We had fun making it - glad you liked it!

[@sothattheng8624]

Thanks for sharing, most of it is I never know in Layout.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome! Do you think LayOut is a tool that you might try?

[@sothattheng8624]

@@SketchUpSchool Yes I do

[@SketchUpSchool]

@@sothattheng8624 Great - be sure to let us know if you have any questions as you get started.

[@ilhamzainal2308]

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[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you think so!

[@darkest_magnum]

Great Tuts

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks - happy to hear you like them!

[@easycaresystems3129]

Cool Guy.... Great Video. Thank you.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@equatorinteriors1424]

Very interesting Senior

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked it!

[@garyspeed8961]

you may not touch your active layer 0 [tag] 6:40 but SU will throw entities in a group or component you explode out of layer 0 and into the layer [tag] the group or component was in! A real GOTHCHA

[@SketchUpSchool]

Good one! Thanks for sharing!

[@ytaung]

Cool. Really helpful.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad you liked it!

[@RhondaRants]

2d symbols in sketchup... wow makes sense. Any other good examples besides the doors?

[@SketchUpSchool]

Windows, furniture... pretty much anything you need to see in a 2D plan that doesn't look like you'd want if you only rely on the 3D model.

[@keithangriffin5686]

I really prefer to floorplan first... and then go 3d. In fact, it's usually a rough floorplan which gets iterated on. But I need to end up with both a floorplan (which I can turn over to the arch) *and* a 3d model. So what's the prescribed method for working through this progression?

[@SketchUpSchool]

We have another video on our channel that shows you an overview of how to create a 2D floor plan in SketchUp first. You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXubhqegf8yjh9k

[@mepravi]

Thanks.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@rosianivictal4443]

Amazing!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@layoutarchitect]

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[@ManojSaminda]

thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@dennishimberger1035]

Most helpful was #4 & 7; 4.) Layers the right way, *Active layer is ALWAYS ZERO LAYER* i know that but sometimes tempted to change it. Never Again 7.) Draw 2D elements in SKP model in groups and right layers (see #4) *groups in components, and those components in groups (sometimes) it gets so confusing to know what is to be a GROUP and what is a COMPONENT sometimes. Components are repetitious items/warehouse items (mostly), sure a component is also a 'one off' a lot of the time too??? **or not **correct me if this is inaccurate**

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yes, Components can be one-off items too... but if you have more than one of something, it's usually a good idea for it to be a component. Glad you liked those tips!

[@Pipsqueak_111]

I suppose I don't have enough recent experience with layers so why is the active layer always the zero layer? Why have others then? Confusing....

[@seanp8541]

Gold 10/10

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad you liked the video!