Hey guys can we have a sub forum in this are for Google sketch up? I need to get on to learning how to use this program. I thought if we started to build a library of how to stuff it would help us all out. I though here would be good because it is the design area. What you all think?

I think that is a great idea.

We could do a sub forum, or I could just make it a sticky topic. (When Josh officially gets me my super-powers) I like the sticky best, at least for now.

I'll start a thread later today with links to the training vids I've found most helpful, and we'll be on our way.

Awesome thanks guys

Check out youtube and Gary Katz's site as well.

scott

Ok I will. When I find them I will post them here so there is a quick reference.

Very cool Thanks Dennis.

I merged the threads, I'll clean it up as we get more tips in here.

Training for those of us in Canada:

http://www.entouragearts.com/shopdispla ... asp?id=131

Here is a great source for tutorials:

http://www.sketchucation.com/

scott

I saw one of the vids on his site. It was very well done. I have to watch it again though. When I have more time. Thanks for all the links guys they help out an awful lot.

Greg - you gotta learn excel first!!!!!! It'll take a few hours and be worth more to your business than Sketch up will ever!!!!!!!

Since we are talking Sketch up - I'll post the exteriors of our addition we are planning for the summer and no I did not create this. The upper tool bar has predetermined views on it, click them and fly around the exterior.

That is what Sketch-up can create. If anyone has design comments - I'll start a new thread.

I get that David. I need sketch up to do some drawings for the restaurant I am quoting. But perhaps I don't need them. They are letting me have pretty free reign on design. Ok excel first then sketch up no problem.

The bad news is that I have been fiddling with Sketch up for several years off and on and I could never draw something that I would show others...

The learning curve is steep w/Sketch up.....