Watch This Before You Get Started With SketchUp (2020 Update)

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Do us a favor and let us know: Which of the 7 concepts was most helpful for you to learn about before getting started with SketchUp? 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!

[@eduardoplata5910]

Saludos desde Bolivia quisiera saber si hay clases subtituladas en español y como puedo hacer para pasar los cursos xfavor

[@alexanderannorawuku9543]

Mr Alex, I love to learn from you, from genesis to revelation of sketchup pro. I want to a contractor myself

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you like our videos!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Desafortunadamente, no tenemos subtítulos en español para nuestros cursos.

[@tescovalue27]

1 - beginning in 2D helped me gain a sense of achievement more quickly 7 - shortcut for the panning tool - WHY THE HELL WAS I NOT TOLD THAT BEFORE OMG Nice video, thanks for the time saved :) Anna from Hungary

[@bradruggles5530]

Love the concise and to the point explanations. This guy is easy to listen to and the video is top notch.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow - thank you for the kind words! Really happy you liked the video!

[@Mastersketchup]

Wow, great video Alex. I think every single beginner SketchUp user should watch this video. If you're just getting started with SketchUp, save yourself months and months of frustration and follow these tips!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks Matt! Really appreciate the kind words - means a lot coming from you!

[@kevinrtres]

Thank you *VERY, VERY MUCH.* These basic things really accelerated my learning curve tremendously! I basically started last week and now have already completed the simple floating shelf for my hi-fi components. With rounded, routed doors - once I went back to 2-D and getting the shape right before pulling it was an absolute breeze!!! Most helpful concepts: 1. Mouse control - clicking and leaving the item. 2. Grabbing the edge or corner. 3. Using the press of scroll wheel to orbit. 4. Activating the hand tool whilst doing all other things.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very, very welcome! Really happy to hear the video was helpful for you! Can congrats on finishing the shelf project!

[@R.E.A.L.I.T.Y]

Group early & group often. Gold!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked that tip!

[@larryprice1487]

I have tried to learn this forever using tons of videos. Finally a tutorial that works. This would have saved me hours and hours of frustration. Thank you very much.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@silverlining.mcz.5529]

I'm an Interior Design student and I've struggled with sketchup since the beginning, a couple of months now. To the point that I was wondering how I was going to finish my course without being able to use sketchup properly, especially cause I found my self wasting so much time!! So thank you for this tutorial! The most helpful tip was understanding edges, endpoints and faces, and applying this to the move.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Happy to hear you found this video to be helpful! If you want to dive deeper into our Video Course Library we do have a student rate (you can message us from our website and we can provide you the details). Otherwise, be sure to check out our other videos here on our KZbin channel which should be helpful as well.

[@silverlining.mcz.5529]

@@SketchUpSchool thank you Alex!

[@ok_listen]

Yesterday i took learning SketchUp into consideration for my concept art career, and i guess i was lucky finding this channel. Single handedly the best format for tutorial i've ever watched, congrats!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow - thanks for the compliments!

[@drewm4753]

Hi Alex, Brand new to Sketchup and a complete amateur. Really enjoyed watching in order to try and start from the "right place". Looking forward to more of your tutorials.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Welcome aboard!

[@StanleyWith]

To group stuff was the best tip for me. I often made sticky things, that was not meant to be sticky. Pushed 'Undo' several times and started over. So I am going to pay more attention to grouping and two other things covered in other videos here: layers and components. Thank you for some great tutorials.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome! Glad those tips were helpful for you!

[@markadamjames4525]

Have just downloaded Sketchup2017 Make (as it is free and downloadable) until I get to grips with the basics. This first lesson of how to start in 2D I fully get as a designer, plus the 7 tips for creating, editing, and navigating the system are not with me and I made notes too so that I don't forget. The process of making a note helps to reinforce this rather than just watching and nodding your head - 10 minutes later and you have forgotten! Really impressive professional video, concise without lots of needless waffle that many KZbin demonstrators do forget when making instructional videos.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Happy to hear you liked the video!

[@lindaschwartz5836]

Im just starting with sketch up and this was BY FAR the most useful and incredible video. So easy to learn from this man. Concise and very very helpful info- all of it! Thanks for a great video!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome! We are so happy to hear that you liked the video! Hopefully you get a chance to watch more videos on our channel as you continue to learn SketchUp.

[@susiedixon-green2145]

Love the tip to hold shift key down as well as the scroll wheel to pan. Made life so much easier! Thank you.

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You're welcome!

[@TonyCollumtheHOWTOHERO]

Oh my gosh!!! Where has this channel been this whole time I’ve been trying to learn sketchup. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You are so welcome! 😀

[@AnasKhanVlogs96]

@@SketchUpSchool my guy

[@3TYKX]

I know right? The always group and click don't drag tips are life savers.

[@ksmith7122]

Thanks. Great video. Here is what I got from this, the importance of: 1. using the mouse for pan, spin, & zoom (not the icons for selecting these) 2. grouping objects

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for sharing!

[@timlastrapes6791]

Excellent video. I was a CAD instructor back in the 80's and 90's and thought I could learn SketchUp just by putting in the time. That was last year and I quickly became frustrated and abandoned using the software. I am just getting back to using SketchUp and found this video with so many great tips. Looking forward to a better experience this time around! Thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you came back to SketchUp and found this video to be helpful!

[@terrancejackson6216]

Same here. I am a Revit user, but the pandemic caused me to revisit SketchUp. Students can access it on their Chromebooks and work at home.

[@nachiketh3650]

Sketchup is one of those easy to learn and hard to master type skills. i've been using sketchup ever since I was in 6th grade, and after 8 years I can finally say that I've mastered it.

[@3house325]

The 7th tip was the most useful. Using SketchUp since two days only, but navigation was already a pain. Thank you!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@sskrisprof]

Not holding down the mouse and dragging was the most useful for me. Just felt great after learning that. Thank you

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! Glad that tip was helpful!

[@SpillingthespiritualT]

Really enjoyed listening to your instructions, your communication skills are on point. Thank you I am very appreciative of it.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You are so welcome! And thank you for the kind words!

[@PhoebusSparos]

I liked your overall aproach. Clearcut fundamental and prioritized concepts. First the simple things: learn to work first in 2D. Most impressive, the last one on 360 degrees rotation.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - really happy to hear that you enjoyed the video!

[@terrancejackson6216]

The grouping and orbit tips are very helpful. I've started several models and abandoned them due to frustration. I get to the roof and it goes south pretty quickly from there.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad to hear that the grouping and orbiting tips have helped you overcome some of the frustration!

[@rebeccaijekah9968]

The last tip (proper usage of mouse for zoom, pan, orbit) was by far the most useful tip. Thanks!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@laurenthomas7097]

Really clear instructions and great voice to listen to. The thing I found most helpful which I haven't done whilst self teaching/tutorial surfing.... Was grouping things! I always ended up dragging walls around with furniture before and thus helps so much thanks! Also the 3 button mouse tricks! Before it always annoyed me that I had to go back to the side bar to select each different move tool but you helped me a lot! Thank-you!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome! 😀

[@longfade]

I'm a woodworker and pretty savvy PC user but have never tried SU before . This tremendously helpful - I wish it were even longer. Great stuff.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vainius.r]

Thanks to this video I realized I started approaching my interest the wrong way. This was what I needed to get enthusiastic about learing SketchUp again, THANKS!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome! Really happy to hear that the video helped you get excited about SketchUp again!

[@shamaahamed1159]

Thank you soo much!! I have been trying to find a simple short key for pan tool and getting frustrated with the navigation. Online classes are hard. This video helped me a lot!!! ☺️

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You're very welcome!

[@samruddhinaik8297]

As I'm gonna begin with sketch-up I'm glad that I saw this! Thank you!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@Swansoup311]

Holding shift while holding down the scroll button on my mouse is a new for way for me to use pan tool. thanks man

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@berthasanchez4029]

The navigation!! thank you for explaining and also when I started my school made me start with 3d and I was frustrated, but starting again in 2d I feel more confident

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome to hear that you are feeling more confident after watching this video!

[@AlexTapisevic]

Tons of Sketch up tutorials about how to do this and that, but no one tell you this. Priceless.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for the kind words, Alex! (And great name by the way 😉)

[@MegaMrDon]

Oh thank you, this is I think one of the best tutorials ever.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome! And thank you for the kind words!

[@SnigdhaGPT]

mastering the move tool and navigating like a pro was exactly I was making errors in. saving tons of time now! thanks guys.

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You're welcome!

[@dreftymac9916]

It's easy to tell you have learned not only the tool, but how to teach using software and producing technical documentation in an extremely efficient and effective way.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for the kind words! We have invested many years into refining how we can best teach to help our students learn in the most efficient way possible... happy to hear that it's paying off!

[@johnhewetson4406]

Starting in 2D and using the orbit tool in small increments were tremendously helpful. I wish I had found this video first so I did not have to work so hard to get rid of my bad habits. Thank you so much.

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You're very welcome!

[@richardmalmberg7722]

Had I watched before starting would have saved me hours! Damned magic mouse 2! An ancient 3 button wired mouse rocks!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you got the mouse thing figured out!

[@sketchupmastertj23]

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[@SteveBossie]

This video was very helpful! The single most important tip was to use a mouse with a scrollwheel. This probably saved me a LOT of pain. Thanks.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!😀

[@carsten.unverzagt]

Nice introduction (again). Version 3 should have a point about inferences too.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks! We had to update the last video to make a few things a bit more current. We agree - inferences are very important! Almost too much to cover in a short video, but we do cover in depth in our courses.

[@smallberries]

I always forget not to click and hold, but just to click, release, etc. This was a good reminder. And I never knew that clicking on the scroll wheel turned on the orbit tool! That is going to save me a ton of time! Thanks!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad those tips were helpful!

[@marks5436]

Dude!! Where was this video when I was trying to learn this program?? I could have saved myself the 1st Degree murder charge.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Better late than never, right? :)

[@billyjay4672]

I have just downloaded your free version.and I did not have a clue where to start ,then I came across your video so I am very pleased that I did so I will be watching all your old and new video's before I try it out myself .Thanks for all this information you are handing out for free hopefully when I get better at it I can upgrade to a higher level.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@sarawakstudio1111]

Excellent tutorial: v clear and concise explanation; definitely an authority on this subject.

[@SketchUpSchool]

We're really glad you liked the video!

[@dianalionte-malus6781]

Drawing in 2D in Sketch up is so much essier than transport the project to Lay Out. So much thakies!

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You're welcome!

[@dljtwo]

This was very helpful, appreciate you putting these together for users like myself. Grouping is something that I'll be using a lot of. Thanks again.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome! Happy to hear the video was helpful for you!

[@ANDREAT08]

The mouse tips, grouping and navigation are essential. I'm using the free version for now! Going into the floor plan video next. Thank you!!!!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome - glad you liked the tips!

[@anandswaroopjaichandran]

expecting more detailed tutorials from you. That oscar part was amazing btw. 😄

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yep - we have a bunch of new ones on the way. And glad you liked the Oscar bit - we had fun with it!

[@SisterFlorida]

Already helpful in planning to start self guided instruction - dug out my old 3 button Logitech mouse and it still works. That alone is probably going to be a golden nugget as I am on a Mac and would have started either on the track pad or with the magic mouse.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Really happy to hear this video is getting you started on the right foot!

[@m.g9011]

"Did you learn something new in this video?" No.. but somehow this is the most useful Sketchup tutorial video I've ever seen

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@the_meehow]

Click-Release-Click cycle was the most important one for me. Helps with the Move Tool so much!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yes, that helps with the Move Tool the most!

[@vikimammina6636]

I didn't know I needed a mouse.

[@SketchUpSchool]

It's definitely easier to use SketchUp with one...

[@lucianodasilvagomes3525]

I`m a total beginner... and basically everything was amazing. thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@samfooz]

Amazing tips! Was struggling so much with a 2d floor plan, and this helped a ton. Thanks!

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You're welcome!

[@urmoonlitup]

I'm glad I found this video and especially the tip of "Start in 2D". It really is helpful, while getting the feeling of getting excited in doing 3d modelling in 3D it can also be overwhelming so learn it slowly but surely and knowing the BASICS and FUNDAMENTALS first will make your life easier in learning a certain skill. 😍✨

[@SketchUpSchool]

Really happy to hear that you liked this video!

[@Scupper55]

Excellent video. I took a Sketchup course focused on woodworking a couple of years ago and through neglect, forgot everything. This treatise of the fundamentals will get me back on track. As for which tip? Sadly, but very thankfully, ALL of them.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Really happy to hear the video helped you get back on track!

[@jimbolic0809]

This is all new for me as I'm considering getting the software to aid me in my next home's interior design. Thank you for this!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@coolbeanskid8131]

Love the tip to start in 2D...much better way to get started. Thanks!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're so welcome!

[@jessicacharron9546]

Thank you so much! Finally found the right video to learn SetchUp basics! I loved every tips, especially how to use the mouse correctly. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@ravaddi]

I am new to Sketchup and i frequently run into the issue you mentioned on item 7. Thank you so much

[@SketchUpSchool]

You are so welcome!

[@morebees2]

I Love the way this is explained its a bit fast for may brain but thats where the pause button comes in ...my first job its to buy me a mouse , brilliant starter Thank you

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@rezzcaurus]

You are one of my Best Teacher, I dont have to hit rewind and forward button most of the time. Its crystal clear🙂

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! Thank you for the kind words! 😁

[@DerekTJ]

Due to the coronavirus, I'm trying to learn a new creative skill because my retail career is practically over. I bought a new laptop to use Sketchup and get started because I was believing that it's easy to learn - it's not. I've made the mistake of underestimating its scope. This video has been great in helping me come to terms, that learning is about finding the right learning tool, and this video is a first step with that. Thanks!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@user-jq7ql9di5b]

Thank you, they’re clear, and I don’t find any of these advice redundant. Great for beginners!

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You're very welcome!

[@jdwxly]

I've given up on SketchUp twice because of many of the points mentioned here. Time to try it correctly!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Third time is a charm! 😁

[@Desalt511voider]

You are an incredible teacher! I have not even downloaded the software yet, but your presentation style is excellent and it definitely holds my attention.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow, thank you! Glad you liked the video!

[@fdosteen]

Best advice and tutorials on how to use Shetchup. Thanks so much.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@robhasler2529]

What a fantastic tutorial. I have used sketchup for years and always get frustrated with the things discussed here.Thanks for a 100% quality video.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@mdbrenna]

This was a great starting point. I am very glad I watched it. As an Autocad user, I felt a little silly not being able to do certain things. You have to think about things differently.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Happy to hear the video was helpful!

[@ralphhoffman6812]

All 7 tips are great. I am so glad I watched this before starting. Nicely done.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roundthebend8878]

Many thanks - the first tip was the best in my view - starting in 2D, along with the grouping tip.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad those tips were helpful!

[@williamfreeman5646]

The navigation tip was the most helpful. I've been using Sketchup for 8 years and literally knew none of this- in evolutionary terms, today I went from knuckle-dragging to making stone points in about an hour of practice. Thanks very much for the tutorial.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@giszellweather5490]

Correct mouse is key. Zooming in and out, rotating around the model and learning the click, release, click method were very helpful

[@SketchUpSchool]

Really happy to hear you liked that tip!

[@Laoren69]

favorite tips were learning about stickiness and groupings. Heaps of help. Thanks!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You are so welcome!

[@higherLifeTz]

this is my first sketchup video and my oh my, you made me feel like i can be a pro in one day. thank you. very practically informative. great video!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome! It takes longer than a day, but with the right approach you can definitely get up to speed more quickly and efficiently.

[@dalroth10]

Thanks for a great video. I think the second tip; Use the right mouse is the most helpful. I've got an iMac with a magic mouse and whilst it's great for most things it can be really tricky when using SketchUp!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome! And thank you for sharing your experience!

[@davet.5493]

2D before 3D so simple its brilliant. thanks much

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@barnabasdecsi7872]

I'm a self-taught Sketchup user and initially, I didn't use groups and the move tool was my arch enemy but then I figured out how to use them and no I can't live without them. There was nothing new to me in this video (except for the shift + mouse 3 = pan but I think I'm gonna stick to just pressing H) but I quite enjoyed it and would have found it very useful when I started

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@davefullmer8669]

Navigating with 3 button mouse is a great tip. Thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@ellerybrownjr3113]

I liked the basic use of the mouse with scroll wheel. Beats the Mac mouse, what a difference! Thanks!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@mvl6827]

Best tips for me (beginner) are : start in 2D and rotate in small steps. Some of the other tips I learned already.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Happy to hear you liked those tips!

[@rahulwaman]

I liked tip of using 2d mode &practice all basic tools there the most. Info is to the point, liked the approach!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked it!

[@Dlirious117]

Oh, thank God you shared the mouse shortcuts for panning, orbiting, and zooming. Just dove into this program today as an expert 2D graphics software user and felt like my arms were sawed off.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Happy to hear we helped you get your arms back! 😉

[@lindakato8583]

i'm a newby and non-techy. This intro was so helpful. The mouse, the not clicking and dragging, etc. My only issue is that I have the 2020 Pro version and it doesn't look like your examples at all. None of the pulldowns of the kinds of templates options you mentioned. I just get the simple template with option of measurement as default.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad the video was helpful! For your other questions, please send a message to [e-mail] and we should be able to help you figure them out.

[@sergesarhento9967]

The way you explained it, makes it easy for me to understand. Thank u!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@bewseybill3691]

Great video. New to 2D/3d, always wanting to have a bash at Sketchup. These 7 tips I will take on board and hopefully master this wonderful art. Purely as a hobby, as I am now a retired diesel mechanical engineer wanting to remain active. Many thanks.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome - glad it was helpful!

[@stefanofranzolini7174]

Starting practicing 2d then go 3D, I used to draw with auto and 12 LT looong time ago, this is my favourite tip! Thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@tobywilliams3638]

I was surprised that all other tutorials begin in 3D so was delighted to discover this begins recommending learning in 2 that I believe is a fundamentally better approach to design.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Really happy to hear you liked starting in 2D!

[@jamesmaddigan8132]

First tutorial that pointed out how to pan while using the orbit tool. Tx.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@michaelmaeder612]

I was thrilled to know about the scroll button orbit and pan. Thanks for this!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@aminahchallenger523]

The incremental orbit is fantastic! Loved all the tips, thank you

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@techhahn]

Your explanation of "stickiness" is spot on and I like you explanation of mouse moves. Those are the biggest two things that my students struggle with.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad to hear you have had a similar experience!

[@ianmcalister5494]

Yes, very concise and to the point, cleared up a number of problems I was having. Thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@adrianriffo]

Really greatfull about the scroll mouse tip, man! I spent so much time switching between navigation tools, meanwhile you do it all with scroll wheel + shift.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad that tip helped!

[@boccadilupo1]

I'm learned sketches on my own and the MOVE tool was a nightmare and did not make any sense... Until this Video! Thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@jpesce23ful]

Good info on using groups. This will drastically change how I use SketchUp. Thank you!

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@matthiaskleinjan2997]

holding shift + pressing midle mouse button is great

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked that tip!

[@ANALOPEZ-re4xf]

That mouse-scrolling tip changed the game for me!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! Glad to hear it.

[@captainrhtrent]

Great starting point / plan to watch it again and 2nd time go slow and practice each Tip until I am comfortable. Nice instruction!!!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rhinoch8]

Coming from baby TinkerCAD, which is reaaaally intuitive, I really needed these infos. SketchUp has the missing ingredients to make precise stuff happen. Cheers!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad this video is helpful in transitioning from TinkerCAD to SketchUp!

[@vijaykumarvangalapudi]

Im Very news to Sketch and this tutorial helped me a lot to understand basic concepts of Sketch. and I like Mouse button navigation techniques. Thank you..

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! Glad you liked that those tips!

[@lpconserv6074]

Thanks for this helpful video. I found the click and drop instead of drag point a highly needed hint. Also, I plan to do an hour or so on my test drawing learning how to move some shelves and get them where i want them.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome! Really happy to hear that tip was helpful!

[@kathleenomalley5155]

My first look at SketchUp, I'm encouraged. Thanks.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!