Tag Archive: Follow Me

SketchUp banister

by Design Workshop Sydney

Once the stairs have been created in SketchUp, we may wish to add banisters and a handrail. This is an easy process using a component modification and the Follow Me tool. We show you how to utilize these functions in all our SketchUp training courses. First of all we would double-click to enter one of the stair components in order... Read more...

SketchUp decor

by Design Workshop Sydney

Creating decor in SketchUp utilizes the same set of modeling tools as in architectural modeling; in some ways it is even simpler. We create several pieces of decor in our SketchUp training courses. To create the the tulip base for the bar stool shown here first select the Circle tool, or type C. Note first of all the number of... Read more...

SketchUp stairs

by Design Workshop Sydney

There are several methods of creating stairs in SketchUp. A quick and easy method is shown below, but we discuss several techniques in our SketchUp training courses. To create the stairs illustrated here first create a Rectangle 300 x 1500mm, for example. Next use the Push/Pull tool to extrude the rectangle upwards by 190mm. Note that this is the maximum... Read more...

SketchUp complex roof

by Design Workshop Sydney

Creating complex roofs in SketchUp can be simple if you use the Follow Me tool. We demonstrate how in our SketchUp training courses. Once you have the building footprint all you need to do is create a profile for the roof, so first draw the ceiling profile or building footprint. Use the Offset tool to offset by 900mm for the... Read more...