Select Tool - Square One

We’re going back to the basics with a deep dive into the select tool - how it works and why we need it! Whether you’re new to SketchUp or a veteran, this video has tips and tricks for everyone’s workflow.
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[@andrewcooley1915]

You are an excellent instructor! Perfect in length and clarity.. I had my sketchup open on another computer and was replicating what you were doing at the same time

[@afreshcolor]

Videos are honestly perfect for just jumping in - Not too long - enough information provided - Great job!

[@petermcdonald7201]

I like the steady pace, and calm , unexcited delivery. It covers the essential information, without any distracting gimmicks. Good, professional instruction - Thank you !

[@edmcgugan2079]

Thank you again! Taught myself some of this stuff 10 years ago and yes, apparently I glossed over some of these details! Very useful.

[@LewisKauffman]

Thanks! Being a self taught Sketchup user, there are so many of these functions that I didn't realize existed. Hope you do this with each of the tools!

[@equalandthesame9110]

Thank you. Basics and instructions are very much welcome, thank you again

[@laimanwong5519]

I have been using the SketchUp for a while, but I do learn new skill from this basic course. Well done and thank you. Pls keep creating similar video.

[@verngreenway4886]

Professional, well paced, clean design. Good job.

[@diederikheuts120]

Just looking into Sketchup. Was about to give up because many videos i found were not clear at all. Your videos are extremely clear , structured and to the point. Your style of explaining things is perfect: clear, relaxed with al little smile here and there. The challange now is to find the right sequence to watch and learn. I think i found square one with this selection tool :-)

[@davidbridgeman8457]

Been awhile since this old guy did some 3D modeling- it is refreshing to remind myself of all the basics while not being "talked down to" by the presenter. Nicely done.

[@daviddickmeyer5231]

Skill builder always comes up with one or two things I may have overlooked! Thanks Aaron!

[@timothycazares8501]

The detail of explaination for each command is very helpful!

[@alanl3190]

Very professional. Excellent solid basics for a SU newbie - but with tempting tips and tricks that will be so useful and time saving.

[@blanketgully]

All good clear information. No waffle. I didn't think I needed to watch the Select Tool video- it's obvious surely? Wrong! I learned heaps. Many thanks :)

[@warrengroves9776]

great stuff, I am totally new to sketch up, bring it on!

[@utv20100617]

Thanks! Glossed over as in 'didn't realize'. Skill builder is an awesome value.

[@b.k.veerendar3079]

very useful for beginners

[@youssefabd7328]

thanks a lot for the clear illustration

[@GSPlan-id7mm]

Simple and nice explanation. Thx!

[@macmugah844]

Keep them coming nice tips learning a lot from you my brother from Kenya

[@jimboelterdotcomm9153]

Very welcome supplement to the Sketchup Campus material. Much appreciated.

[@NinjaDav3]

i've been trying to figure out why drawing the same select area from different directions gives different results for days. thank you for explaining

[@johnschiess8174]

Thanks. I've been using SketchUp for many years and did not know the select key had these shortcuts.

[@levi3494]

Great video! You are a great teacher. I thought learning sketchup pro would be super difficult, but you are making a believer out of me.

[@TheHornoxx]

... especially the frame selection - either left to right or right to left - is an extremely helpful and smart feature. An ability SketchUp shares with some other CADs...

[@DavidPhillipsAustin]

CORRECTION: At 3:43 you talk about the Shift-key modifier, but the screen shows the [Space] icon. Aside from that, Kudos! The clarity and pace of the speech, the use of the graphics, and the clarity, flow, and comprehensive coverage of a well-focused topic are outstanding. Congratulations to all involved in the work.

[@ArthurRainbow]

Came here to say that

[@GEK69NY]

Very useful!!!!

[@rossgebert9422]

Thanks Aaron; yes i did learn something!!

[@petercrisologo7591]

Excellent!

[@introtobuildingandconstruc7971]

these are great videos! Perfect for my high school students. Just a heads up. When talking about using the shift key to add to a selection on the screen the spacebar image appears in the lower left corner rather than shift. Time stamp 3:42.

[@tombrown8428]

New user and like the basics.

[@madeleinekohler2835]

Helpful for my beginner students!

[@donaldbennett5170]

Thank you very much

[@ydiar]

Thank you 😊

[@decoventanas2858]

Saludos desde Panamá 🇵🇦

[@jorgeconcheyro]

Hey "master" Aaron (bow), this is fantastic for guys like me trying to start with SketchUp!!!. Maybe you can create a new playlist with these "Square One" videos? Cheers from Buenos Aires!!!

[@stevehoge]

Got confused at 3:43 when you mentioned holding down the Shift key but the video shows the Space bar is currently depressed.

[@brittanyharman5754]

Thank you so much for the videos. You taught me a lot and saved me lots of time and frustration. I’m having an issue with solids/solid components. I make 3D printed buildings so having it as a solid is a must. I’m trying to make a brick house which uses a ton of solids (bricks, shingles, window frames etc...) when I try to use the union or the outer shell tools to make it all one solid the program to stops responding. I mostly use free sketch up up I currently have the free trial for pro 2020 I have the same issue with both (i would be willing to buy the pro version if need to make it work but would prefer just the free version) is there a way to fix this or work around it? A reply would be awesome but a video would be amazing. Thanks again for all the helpful videos.

[@abdlat123]

I have seen many videos related to sketch up. All are not well explained for a beginner. Your Step-by-Stup approach is very useful and can be learned clearly. I really appreciate your efforts. I want to be a master in sketch up.Seekiing your advise. I do cad drawings. Please upload how to work in cad file to make 3d and animations with rendering.

[@sutheal]

Awesome vid - from a beginner

[@-WILD-]

Hey Aaron. SketchUp +V-Ray Next 👍👍👍

[@michaeldeburgh2173]

Very helpful. Thank you. Is there any particular function if you click, or multiple click, on a vertex of lines?

[@wallmachine8780]

Please make a tutorial on making chamfer sides such as 45 degree cut on circle, rectangle etc

[@abubakarahmed7997]

nice one

@3:55 Shift key is holding but it shows Space.

[@jhow124]

Very useful stuff. When I drag my mouse around an item I don’t see a bounding box. How do I turn it on?

[@apusista]

How about a video on WHAT to select to modify a given (not too complex but not a cube) shape like say a hexagonal 'cube' or a cube upon a cube...

[@JamesRAZPTL]

perfect

[@mohammedqadir6187]

An important lesson

[@Williscald]

LIKE - Just like you said... I'm self-taught, but didn't know the intricacies of the Select tool!

[@sheryllaw8898]

Thanks! Self-taught means not always knowing the tricks.

[@fbenkautz2662]

My selection tool jumps to a different view when used more than once. How do you clear it on a Mac?

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

Thanks for using a Mac. However, some type of circle around your mouse would make it a lot easier to keep up with where you are going with your mouse.

[@ytronovogo]

Самое лучшее вдео пособие по обучению. Находишь много новых функций.

[@famcivilengineer34]

Back to Basics.. 😁 😁

[@DianePeters-y9h]

I'm thinking of purchasing SketchUP. I do drafting for a contractor who does general remodeling and kitchen and bath renovations. I do design as well as existing and proposed drawings. Will this program work better for me than 2020 which I am currently using?

[@SketchUp]

Better in which way? SketchUp is great for design, documentation and visualization. It has direct access to geo-location information (for accurate shadow studies) and 3D Warehouse for instant model entourage. The new Ambient Occlusion style really makes interior views, including black and white constuction documents pop.

[@muznefatima5876]

By making a window from left to right.. it doesn't get selected... stuck 😣

[@taylorbad]

On the modify key section, you say SHIFT, but you display the SPACE bar in the video.

[@reality150tv]

Is there a free download? i cant find it

[@jorgeconcheyro]

only the web version is free, I think. app.sketchup.com/app?hl=en

[@aiboffin295]

Aghh, This is as boring as f… oh, you can hold down alt and shift just to deselect, that’s cool.