The Add Location feature in SketchUp helps make adding and managing geo-location imagery and data easy. Here, we'll cover how to import imagery, view terrain, locate your model, and delete imagery in SketchUp for Web.
Importing Map Imagery
To get started, select Add Location from the Menu.
You'll see the Add Location window. If it's your first time using Add Location, you'll see a modal with some basic information about how it all works. Once you're in, use these steps to add geo-location data and import imagery into your model:.
- Narrow down your location. Enter an address or location name in the search bar and click Search. Add Location zooms in on that location . You can adjust the zoom level using Zoom Level controls on the right side of the window.
- Choose a map type. Choose between a basic street map and a satellite/aerial view.
- Select a region. Clicking Select Region opens the Region panel and creates a selector box overlaying the map. Adjust the selector box to set your site boundaries.
- Import. After selecting a region, you're ready to go! Click Import in the Region panel. Add Location imports a 2D plan of your map into SketchUp.
Import size limits
Importing large regions of map imagery into SketchUp for Web can result in slower performance. When selecting a region, if your selection box suddenly disappears that means the region was too large.
Adding More Imagery
After importing map imagery, you can always add more without changing the location you've already established for your SketchUp model. Select Add Location again, select a new region, and import new imagery.
Deleting imported map imagery
Right click on the map imagery and select Unlock, then press Backspace.
