In this video, learn the fundamentals of copying objects in SketchUp, rotating objects in SketchUp, AND some awesome tools for creating multiple copies at once and linking them so their changes all work together! Stick around to the end to learn about components – a powerful tool in SketchUp that makes making changes to objects super easy!
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0:00 – Introduction
0:11 – The best way to make copies in SketchUp
2:06 – Using the move tool to create precise copies
3:45 – Creating copies of multiple objects
6:02 – Moving or copying objects without clicking on the objects
7:35 – Rotating groups or components with the move tool
8:25 – Creating multiple equally spaces copies
10:25 – Creating copies between two points
11:13 – How to rotate objects with the rotate tool
12:34 – Rotating objects around a point not on the object itself
13:08 – Creating rotation arrays with the rotate tool
14:01 – Creating copies between rotational points in SketchUp
15:12 – What are components and why you should use them
17:25 – Organizing objects with the outliner
18:38 – Making components unique
19:35 – When to use groups vs. components
21:08 – Managing nested groups with the outliner
22:47 – What’s next?
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