You can have a lot of fun creating completely unique and repeatable patterns using components in SketchUp. Watch Part 2 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgQBA-F8-tQ&index=6&list=PL-bndkJaV8A5VmrwvxMw-IYgSJLlV-vjH
Skill level: Beginner
Skill developed: Editing components and creating patterns
Please post on the SketchUp forum, link below, and exchange ideas, alternative methods for any given exercise or share your results: http://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-skill-builder/6431/27
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