In this video, learn about grouping geometry, when to use components vs. groups, how to quickly create multiple copies of objects, and more! These are vital skills for using SketchUp properly so don’t skip this video!
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0:00 – Introduction
0:12 – What is grouping and why does it matter?
1:45 – How to group geometry
2:35 – How to edit grouped geometry
3:06 – How to ungroup geometry
3:30 – How to nest groups (groups in groups)
4:30 – When to group geometry
5:06 – How to create components
6:05 – Why you would use components
7:35 – How to make component instances unique
8:49 – Groups vs. Components – when to use each of them
9:28 – The easiest way to copy objects in SketchUp
11:06 – Copying using base points not on objects
11:41 – Creating multiple copies with arrays
13:22 – Creating copies between points with the divide function
14:15 – Practical example – creating a fence
15:39 – Smart methods to repeat complex objects
16:52 – Creating curves in SketchUp
17:30 – How curves and segment counts work
18:23 – How segments affect the smoothness of faces
18:50 – Using hidden geometry in SketchUp
19:30 – Creating smooth faces with segment counts
19:57 – Fixing curved faces that aren’t smooth
21:36 – Using segment counts and the circle tool
22:40 – What smooth edges does
23:58 – Using hidden geometry to apply materials to individual faces
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