Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Move

Posted by admin on November 24th, 2009 and filed under toolbar | 9 Comments »

Shows how to use the move tool in Google SketchUp with tips and best practices.

Video Outline:
- Move is an auto-selecting tool
- Pre-select objects for more control
- Moving objects with precision
- Common problems
- Select, Copy and Autofold videos will show more about the move tool

Duration : 0:4:22

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Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Rotate

Posted by admin on November 20th, 2009 and filed under toolbar | 25 Comments »

Shows how to use the rotate tool in Google SketchUp with tips and best practices.

Video Outline:
- How rotate works
- Examples of the rotate tool in action
- Lock or define the orientation of the tool

Duration : 0:4:48

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Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Navigation

Posted by admin on November 16th, 2009 and filed under toolbar | 16 Comments »

Shows how to use the navigation tools in Google SketchUp with tips and best practices.

Video Outline:
- Use of the orbit, zoom and pan tools
- Navigate using the scroll wheel on your mouse
- Tips for zooming
- Zoom previous, next and zoom extents

Duration : 0:3:3

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Google SketchUp Toolbar Series: Scale

Posted by admin on November 11th, 2009 and filed under toolbar | 6 Comments »

Shows how to use the scale tool in Google SketchUp with tips and best practices.

Video Outline:
- Scaling in 2d and 3d
- Accuracy when scaling
- Use modifier keys for more options
- Be aware of axis when scaling

Duration : 0:3:42

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