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Accounts and Administration
Account Management
Admin Console
Managing Users
Managing Roles
Assigning Products
Plan Management
License Management
Billing and Payment
Locating an Invoice
VAT Tax and Tax Information
Account Management Portal
Managing Members
Managing Roles
Assigning Products
Plan Management
License Management
Billing and Payment
Navigating the Support Center
Support Center FAQ
Plan Upgrades and Downgrades
Managing Activations
Deauthorizing Devices in the AMP
Deauthorizing Devices in the Admin Console
My Products
Refunds and Cancellations
How to Delete an Account
Setting Up SketchUp
Logging Into SketchUp
Login Frequency and Offline Usage
Logging Out of SketchUp
Updating SketchUp
Downloading SketchUp
Installing SketchUp
Activating SketchUp Pro
Migrating After Updating
Uninstalling SketchUp
Performing a Silent Install as an Administrator
Downloading Older Versions
SketchUp Make 2017 Access
Trimble ID
Creating a Trimble ID
Passwords and Passphrases
Multi-Factor Authentication
Adding or Disabling Multi-Factor Authentication
Mandatory One Time Passcode
Authenticator App
Passkeys
Secondary Email
Recovering Your Account
3rd Party Sign-In Options
SketchUp Subscriptions
Subscription Plans
SketchUp Free
SketchUp Go
SketchUp Pro
SketchUp Pro Advanced Workflows
SketchUp Pro Scan
SketchUp Studio
SketchUp Free Trial
SketchUp AI Subscription
Support Policy
Supported Versions
How to Cancel a SketchUp Subscription
End of Support Policy
Release Notes for Unsupported Versions
End of Support - Viewer for Android
Viewer for Mobile
Introducing the Mobile Interface
Meeting Hardware and Software Requirements
Accessing Your Models
Viewing Your Models
Viewing Your Models in Augmented Reality
Downloading a Model
Measuring Your Model
Deleting a Model
SketchUp Viewer for Mobile Release Notes
End of Support - Viewer for Desktop
Viewer for Desktop
Getting Started with SketchUp Desktop Viewer
Viewing a Model in SketchUp Desktop Viewer
Changing Shadows and Display Settings in SketchUp Desktop Viewer
SketchUp Viewer for Desktop Release Notes
End of Support - Viewer for Meta Quest
Viewer for Meta Quest
Signing In To SketchUp
Home Screen
Opening and Closing a Model
Moving, Rotating and Scaling
Tools for Quest
Cast to SketchUp Viewer
Recording Your Session
SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest Release Notes
Scan Space
Launching Scan Space
Scanning a Room
Converting Scanned Space Data
Organizing, Editing, and Sharing Scanned Spaces
End of Support - Style Builder
Style Builder
Introducing the Style Builder Interface
Checking Out a Style Builder Workflow
Creating, Opening, and Saving Style Builder Files
Drawing Strokes for a Style Library
Building a Style
Importing Strokes into Style Builder
Adding Strokes to Your Style in the Sets Pane
Choosing Effects, Widths, and More for Your Strokes
Previewing Your Style
Setting Style Builder Preferences
End of Support - SketchUp Viewers for Hololens and Virtual Reality
SketchUp Classic License
Authorizing a Classic License
Understanding Your Classic License
Authorizing or Removing a License
Managing a Network License
Transferring a License and Licensing Multiple Computers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
Sales Questions
Purchase Options and Pricing
Admin Console Questions
Product Questions
Quick Reference Cards
Trimble SketchUp Third Party Terms and Attributions
SketchUp
Getting Started in SketchUp
SketchUp Hardware and Software Requirements
Improving Performance
Using SketchUp in Virtual Environments
Navigating the SketchUp Interface
Model Templates
Toolbars
Dialog Boxes and Trays
Managing Dialog Boxes in Mac OS
Managing Dialog Boxes in Windows
Managing Units of Measurement
Preferences
Accessibility
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
General
Drawing
Files
Graphics
Shortcuts
Default Keyboard Shortcuts
Creating and Editing Shortcuts
Importing and Exporting Shortcuts
Using SketchUp
Searching in SketchUp
Saving a Model
Opening a Saved Model
Using Your Mouse
Entity Context Menus
Tips and Tricks
Creating a 3D Model
Drawing Lines, Shapes, and 3D Objects
Introducing Drawing Basics and Concepts
Drawing Basic Shapes
Selecting Geometry
Pushing and Pulling Shapes into 3D
Drawing Arcs
Drawing Freehand Shapes
Dividing, Splitting, and Exploding Lines and Faces
Moving Entities Around
Stretching Geometry
Erasing and Undoing
Flipping, Mirroring, Rotating and Arrays
Scaling Your Model or Parts of Your Model
Extruding with Follow Me
Softening, Smoothing, and Hiding Geometry
Offsetting a Line from Existing Geometry
Modeling Complex 3D Shapes with the Solid Tools
Creating and Using Section Planes
Adding Text, Labels, and Dimensions to a Model
Adjusting the Drawing Axes
Modeling Specific Shapes, Objects, and Building Features in 3D
Precise Modeling with Measurements
Measuring Distance
Measuring Angles
Using Guides
Estimating Height
Using the Measurements Box
Viewing a Model
Inspecting an Entity
Creating Scenes
Animating Scenes
Walking through a Model
Casting Real-World Shadows
Watermarking a Model
Choosing a Style
Customizing a Model’s Background with Styles
Creating and Editing a Style
Face Styles
Edge Styles
Managing In Model Styles and Collections
Sharing Styles
Speeding Up Rendering with Fast Styles
Customizing Modeling Settings to Complement a Style
Organizing a Model
Grouping Geometry
Hierarchies in the Outliner
Controlling Visibility with Tags
Applying Dashed Lines to Tags
Using the Credits feature
Classifying Objects
Classifying Objects in SketchUp
Generating an Attribute Report
Importing, Exporting, and Deleting Classifications
Importing and Exporting IFC Files
Creating an SKC File
Using SketchUp’s Generate Report Service
Letting the Fog Roll into Your Model
Photo Matching
Materials, Textures, and Environments
Adding an Environment to a Model
Navigating the Materials Panel
Applying Materials
Replacing a Material
Create Your Own Materials
Editing Materials
Generate Textures
Positioning Textures
Managing and Organizing Materials
Calculating Material Area
Importing and Using 2D Images
Components
Components in 3D Warehouse
Adding Premade Components and Dynamic Components
Inserting Components
Replacing Components
Organizing Component Collections
Interacting with Dynamic Components
Adjusting a Components Insertion Point
Snaps
Editing Components
Basic Edits
Editing All Instances of a Component
Changing a Single Component Instance
Editing a Component with Solid Tools
Creating a Basic Component
Making Components
Making a Dynamic Component
Component Axes
Adding Attributes
Defining Attribute Values
Testing a Dynamic Component
Creating Common Types of Dynamic Components
Repeating a Sub-Component Within a Dynamic Component (1 Dimension)
Repeating a Sub-Component Within a Dynamic Component (2 Dimensions)
Constraining Attributes of a Dynamic Component
Creating a Dynamic Component that Snaps to a Specific Size
Implement Dynamic Pricing
Making Attribute Values End-User Configurable
SketchUp Live Components
Feedback and Known Issues
Frequently Asked Questions
Sharing Components
Referencing Dynamic Component Attributes, Functions, HTML Tags, and Operators
Dynamic component predefined attributes
Dynamic Component supported functions
Dynamic Component supported operators
Dynamic Components supported HTML tags
Dynamic Components Math Function Examples
Dynamic Components SketchUp Function Examples
Dynamic Components Text Function Examples
Dynamic Components Trig Function Examples
Dynamic Components Logical Function Examples
Dynamic Components OnClick Function Examples
Preserving Textures in a Dynamic Component
Using Unique Textures in a Dynamic Component
Hiding the Scale Handles in a Dynamic Component
Geolocation and Terrain
Finding and Using Add Location
Clearing Geolocation Data
Deleting Imagery
Troubleshooting Add Location
Geolocation in SketchUp
Geolocating with Add Location
Geolocation in Model Info
Importing Geolocated Content
Site Context and Terrain
Site Context with Add Location
Using Your Own Image for Site Context
Creating 3D Terrain
Sculpting and Fine Tuning Terrain
Placing Models and Objects on Terrain
Terrain Visibility
Using SketchUp with Other Applications
Importing and Exporting CAD Files
Importing and Exporting Image Files
Importing and Exporting STL Files for 3D Printing
Importing and Exporting COLLADA Files
Importing DEM Files for Terrain
Importing and Exporting 3DS Files
Exporting FBX Files
Exporting KMZ Files for Google Earth
Exporting OBJ Files
Exporting VRML Files
Exporting XSI files
Exporting a SketchUp Model to LayOut
Blank Dialog or SDK Error When Exporting
Working with USDZ Files
Working with GLTF Files
3D Printing a Model
Printing Views of SketchUp Models
Developing Tools with the SketchUp Ruby API and Console
LayOut
Creating Documents in LayOut
Introducing the LayOut Interface
LayOut Tools
Creating a LayOut Document
Document Setup
Saving a LayOut Document
Selecting Things
Use the Zoom and Pan tool to view your model
Drawing Lines and Shapes
Drawing Basic Lines
Using Inferences
Using the Drafting Tools
Creating Arcs
Making Rectangles
Drawing a Circle or Ellipse
Shaping Polygons
Offsetting a Line or Shape
Splitting and Joining to Create Complex Shapes
Customizing Line Widths and Styles
Filling Shapes with Colors and Patterns
Bending Lines and Shapes with Paths and Points
Making a Clipping Mask
Managing and Navigating Pages
Choosing Colors
Copying and Pasting, Locking, Erasing, and Other Editing Tasks
Creating a Scaled Drawing
Inserting Images
Adding Text, Labels, and Dimensions
Typing, Importing, and Changing Text
Formatting Text
Labeling Items in Your Document
Marking Dimensions
Automating Title Block Text with Auto-Text Tags
Adding Tables to a Document
Arranging, Moving, Rotating, and Scaling Entities
Grouping Entities
Using Layers
Applying Styles
Working with Scrapbooks of Reusable Entities
Creating a Template in LayOut
Importing CAD Data into LayOut
SketchUp Models in LayOut
Importing a SketchUp Model
Viewport Camera Tools
Selecting Scenes
Perspective and Scale
SketchUp Model Effects
Applying SketchUp Styles
Rendering Models
Managing Changes and Updates to SketchUp Files
Working with Dashes in SketchUp Files
Customizing the Interface and Setting Preferences
Customizing Toolbars and Menus
Creating Panel Trays
Setting Preferences
General
Performance
Adding and Editing Keyboard Shortcuts
Presenting Your LayOut Document
Exporting or Printing Your LayOut Document
Export as Image Files
Create a PDF
Exporting CAD Data from LayOut
Printing Your Document
Extracting Source Content from a LayOut File
SketchUp for Web
Getting Started with SketchUp for Web
What You Need
Hardware Acceleration
Navigating SketchUp for Web
Trackpad Controls
File Management
Opening Files
Saving Models
Link Sharing
SketchUp for Web's Features
SketchUp Go - Frequently Asked Questions
SketchUp for Web App Settings
Using SketchUp for Web
SketchUp for Web's Tools
SketchUp for Web's Main Toolbar
SketchUp for Web's Expanded Toolset
Search for Tools and Commands
Using Shortcuts in SketchUp for Web
Creating and Editing Models
How to Use Add Location
Visualization in SketchUp for Web
Materials in SketchUp for Web
Environments in SketchUp for Web
Styles in SketchUp for Web
SketchUp Assistant for Web
SketchUp for Education
Accessing SketchUp for Education
Legal Statements
Getting Started with SketchUp for Schools
SketchUp for Schools System Requirements
Setting Up as an Administrator
Setting Up as a Student
Using SketchUp for Schools
Navigating the SketchUp for Schools Interface
File Management
Saving a Model to Google Drive/One Drive
Downloading a Model to Your Device
Opening a Model
Importing Models, Components, and Images
Exporting a Model
Available Curriculum
SketchUp for Schools FAQ
Using SketchUp Studio for Higher Education
SketchUp for Higher Education, Universities, and Network Labs FAQ
User Certification
Authorized Training Centers
Available Certification Levels
Certification Exams
Completion Certificates
3D Warehouse
Getting Started with 3D Warehouse
3D Warehouse System Requirements
Accessing 3D Warehouse
Accessing Your Content Library
Accessing the SketchUp Content Library
Managing Your 3D Warehouse Profile
Introducing the 3D Warehouse Interface
Understanding the Terms of Use
3D Warehouse Terms of Use FAQ
3D Warehouse Content Policy
File Formats and 3D Warehouse
Models in 3D Warehouse
Searching for Models and Materials
Uploading Models
Uploading from SketchUp
Uploading from a Browser
Editing Uploaded Models
Certified Content
Materials in 3D Warehouse
Searching for Materials
Downloading Materials
Uploading Materials
Editing an Uploaded Material
Environments in 3D Warehouse
Organizing and Sharing
Creating and Sharing Collections
Managing Collections
Sharing a Model in 3D Warehouse
Sharing a Product Catalog
Creating a Catalog
Uploading Catalog Content
Checking Catalog Analytics
Making a Great 3D Warehouse Model
Using Real World Measurements
Axes and Origin Points
Orienting Faces
Minimizing Geometry
Minimizing Material Things
Embedding Useful Metadata
Structuring Components
Purging Unused Entities
Minimize Tag Usage
Keeping Styles Consistent
Avoiding Stray Geometry
Avoiding Section Planes
Avoiding Guides
Using Appropriate Text and Dimensions
Geolocating
Testing for Correct Behavior
Extension Warehouse
Getting Started in the Extension Warehouse
Signing Into Extension Warehouse
The Extension Warehouse Interface
Searching Extension Warehouse
Adding Extensions to SketchUp
Manually Downloading Extensions
Paid Extensions
Loading Policy Preferences
Licensing Issues
Managing Extensions
Developing Extensions
Extension Migrator for Developers
Extension Signing and Encryption
Extension Development Best Practices
SketchUp Labs
Trimble Creator
Extending SketchUp
Analysis Hub
Designing an Analysis Ready Model
Choosing an Analysis Type
Performing an Analysis
The Analysis Viewer
Using the Analysis Hub Dashboard
SketchUp AI
AI Credits
AI Assistant
AI Help
Generate Object
Image Object Generation
Text Prompt Object Generation
Generated Object Gallery
AI Render
Getting Started with AI Render
Using AI Render
Prompt Engineering in AI Render
Generating Custom Output
Preset Prompts
Best Practices for Custom Prompts
Saving and Sharing AI Render Output
AI Render Gallery
Technical Notes
SketchUp Connector for Claude
SketchUp AI FAQ
PreDesign for SketchUp
Getting Started with the SketchUp PreDesign tool
Seasons Overview
Seasons - Rain and snow explained
Seasons - Daylight and Sunshine explained
Seasons - Heating and Cooling explained
Seasons - Air Pollution explained
Architectural Response
Shading Overview
Shading - How It's Calculated
Shading - Strategies Explained
Glazing Overview
Glazing Ratio Strategies Explained
Glazing Ratio - How Its Calculated
Toplighting - Non-Residential Projects
Toplighting - Residential Projects
Outside Space
Weather Data
How to Get Help
PreDesign Log In Assistance
Sefaira
Sefaira System Requirements
Getting Started with Sefaira
Entity Palette
Analysis Mode
The Sefaira Web App
Evaluation Mode
Sefaira Support
Frequently Asked Questions
V-Ray for SketchUp
Installing V-Ray for SketchUp
V-Ray for SketchUp - Frequently Asked Questions
V-Ray Fails to Activate
Scan Essentials for SketchUp
Getting Scan Essentials
Using Scan Essentials
Point Cloud Manager
Scan Essentials and LayOut
Sample Point Cloud Data
Modeling Tips and Tricks
SketchUp Interoperability with Revit
SketchUp to Revit
Revit to SketchUp
Alternative Revit to SketchUp Options
SketchUp for iPad
Getting Started
iPad System Requirements
Working with SketchUp Files
Importing and Exporting
Link Sharing
Customizing Toolbars
Searching with the Omnibar
Frequently Asked Questions
iPad Tools
iPad Main Toolbar
Select Tool
Eraser Tool
Autoshape Tool
Line Tool
Rectangle Tool
Circle Tool
Push-Pull Tool
Move Tool
Rotate Tool
Scale Tool
Paint Bucket Tool
iPad Expanded Toolset
3D Text
Flip Tool
Markup Tool
Rotated Rectangle Tool
Solid Tools
Intersect Tool
Split Tool
Trim Tool
Subtract Tool
Union Tool
Outer Shell Tool
Arc Tool
Polygon Tool
Freehand Tool
Offset Tool
Follow Me Tool
Measurement Tools
Presentation Mode
Snaps
AI Render in SketchUp for iPad
Scan-to-Design (SketchUp Labs)
iPad Panels
Settings Panel
Entity Info Panel
Shadows Panel
How to Use Add Location
Environment Panel
Scenes Panel
Tags Panel and Tool
Styles Panel
Display Panel
Materials Panel
Model Info Panel
Outliner Panel
Soften/Smooth Panel
Help Panel
SketchUp Assistant for iPad
Connect and Collaborate
Trimble Connect
Getting Started with Trimble Connect
Managing Projects in Trimble Connect
Trimble Connect in SketchUp for Web
Trimble Connect in SketchUp for iPad
Trimble Connect in SketchUp for Desktop
Trimble Connect Extension
Trimble Connect Visualizer
Using Trimble Connect Visualizer
Collaborate in SketchUp
Sharing a Model
Real Time Viewing
Commenting on a Model
Troubleshooting
Fixing an Issue in SketchUp
Fixing Startup Issues
SketchUp Desktop Won't Start
SketchUp Unexpectedly Quits (OS X)
System Clock Error
Freezing upon launch
Troubleshooting a Corrupted File
Performing a Clean Install
Launch Errors
Extension Errors
Startup Crash (Windows)
Crash Messages in SketchUp
Reporting Errors with BugSplat
MacOS - Spacebar Opens Model Info
3D Modeling Issues
White or Black Box Around Cursor
I Lost My SketchUp Status Bar (PC)
When I Select a Face, the Reverse Face is Selected (PC)
Clipped or Missing Faces
Blurred or Distorted Images
Model's Background Color Shown in Vector Mode
Account Has No Nickname Error
I'm Unable to Set the North Angle for My Model
Push Pull Is Not Working
Checking Your System
Fixing an Issue in LayOut
Loading an Offline Crash Report in LayOut (Windows)
SketchUp Model Display Issues
Sign In and Account Issues
Troubleshooting Trimble Identity
Troubleshooting Multifactor Authentication
Passkey Issues
Troubleshooting 3rd Party Sign In
Graphics and Performance Issues
Cleaning Up Bloated Models
What is a Graphics Card and a Graphics Driver?
Recommended Graphics Card
Does RAM Impact Performance
How Can I Find Out Which Graphics Card I Have in My PC?
How Can I Update My Computer's Graphics Driver?
SketchUp and OpenGL
My Logitech Mouse is Running Very Slowly in SketchUp
Unknown Graphics Card
Hardware Acceleration Errors
Model Seems Sticky After Camera Movement
Installation Issues
Uninstalling or Repairing SketchUp
The Installation Won't Run
Digital Signature is Invalid or Missing
Custom Locations Missing After Installing SketchUp
Accessing SketchUp With Multiple Partitions (Mac)
Subscription and Licensing Issues
SketchUp Has Expired
Classic License Errors
Subscription Errors
Update Your Subscription to Continue
Trial Issues
Fixing a Corrupt or Missing Classic License File
Upgrading and Downgrading FAQ
Online Services and Connectivity Issues
Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues within SketchUp
Firewall and Proxy Issues
Classic License Connectivity Issues
Handling Error Messages
Unexpected File Format or File Not Found Error
Invalid Filename Message (PC)
Edge Style Value Error
File Created in a Newer Version Error
NVIDIA Graphics Card Error
My Shortcuts Won't Save
Accounts and Administration
Account Management
Admin Console
Managing Users
Managing Roles
Assigning Products
Plan Management
License Management
Billing and Payment
Locating an Invoice
VAT Tax and Tax Information
Account Management Portal
Managing Members
Managing Roles
Assigning Products
Plan Management
License Management
Billing and Payment
Navigating the Support Center
Support Center FAQ
Plan Upgrades and Downgrades
Managing Activations
Deauthorizing Devices in the AMP
Deauthorizing Devices in the Admin Console
My Products
Refunds and Cancellations
How to Delete an Account
Setting Up SketchUp
Logging Into SketchUp
Login Frequency and Offline Usage
Logging Out of SketchUp
Updating SketchUp
Downloading SketchUp
Installing SketchUp
Activating SketchUp Pro
Migrating After Updating
Uninstalling SketchUp
Performing a Silent Install as an Administrator
Downloading Older Versions
SketchUp Make 2017 Access
Trimble ID
Creating a Trimble ID
Passwords and Passphrases
Multi-Factor Authentication
Adding or Disabling Multi-Factor Authentication
Mandatory One Time Passcode
Authenticator App
Passkeys
Secondary Email
Recovering Your Account
3rd Party Sign-In Options
SketchUp Subscriptions
Subscription Plans
SketchUp Free
SketchUp Go
SketchUp Pro
SketchUp Pro Advanced Workflows
SketchUp Pro Scan
SketchUp Studio
SketchUp Free Trial
SketchUp AI Subscription
Support Policy
Supported Versions
How to Cancel a SketchUp Subscription
End of Support Policy
Release Notes for Unsupported Versions
End of Support - Viewer for Android
Viewer for Mobile
Introducing the Mobile Interface
Meeting Hardware and Software Requirements
Accessing Your Models
Viewing Your Models
Viewing Your Models in Augmented Reality
Downloading a Model
Measuring Your Model
Deleting a Model
SketchUp Viewer for Mobile Release Notes
End of Support - Viewer for Desktop
Viewer for Desktop
Getting Started with SketchUp Desktop Viewer
Viewing a Model in SketchUp Desktop Viewer
Changing Shadows and Display Settings in SketchUp Desktop Viewer
SketchUp Viewer for Desktop Release Notes
End of Support - Viewer for Meta Quest
Viewer for Meta Quest
Signing In To SketchUp
Home Screen
Opening and Closing a Model
Moving, Rotating and Scaling
Tools for Quest
Cast to SketchUp Viewer
Recording Your Session
SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest Release Notes
Scan Space
Launching Scan Space
Scanning a Room
Converting Scanned Space Data
Organizing, Editing, and Sharing Scanned Spaces
End of Support - Style Builder
Style Builder
Introducing the Style Builder Interface
Checking Out a Style Builder Workflow
Creating, Opening, and Saving Style Builder Files
Drawing Strokes for a Style Library
Building a Style
Importing Strokes into Style Builder
Adding Strokes to Your Style in the Sets Pane
Choosing Effects, Widths, and More for Your Strokes
Previewing Your Style
Setting Style Builder Preferences
End of Support - SketchUp Viewers for Hololens and Virtual Reality
SketchUp Classic License
Authorizing a Classic License
Understanding Your Classic License
Authorizing or Removing a License
Managing a Network License
Transferring a License and Licensing Multiple Computers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
Sales Questions
Purchase Options and Pricing
Admin Console Questions
Product Questions
Quick Reference Cards
Trimble SketchUp Third Party Terms and Attributions
SketchUp
Getting Started in SketchUp
SketchUp Hardware and Software Requirements
Improving Performance
Using SketchUp in Virtual Environments
Navigating the SketchUp Interface
Model Templates
Toolbars
Dialog Boxes and Trays
Managing Dialog Boxes in Mac OS
Managing Dialog Boxes in Windows
Managing Units of Measurement
Preferences
Accessibility
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
General
Drawing
Files
Graphics
Shortcuts
Default Keyboard Shortcuts
Creating and Editing Shortcuts
Importing and Exporting Shortcuts
Using SketchUp
Searching in SketchUp
Saving a Model
Opening a Saved Model
Using Your Mouse
Entity Context Menus
Tips and Tricks
Creating a 3D Model
Drawing Lines, Shapes, and 3D Objects
Introducing Drawing Basics and Concepts
Drawing Basic Shapes
Selecting Geometry
Pushing and Pulling Shapes into 3D
Drawing Arcs
Drawing Freehand Shapes
Dividing, Splitting, and Exploding Lines and Faces
Moving Entities Around
Stretching Geometry
Erasing and Undoing
Flipping, Mirroring, Rotating and Arrays
Scaling Your Model or Parts of Your Model
Extruding with Follow Me
Softening, Smoothing, and Hiding Geometry
Offsetting a Line from Existing Geometry
Modeling Complex 3D Shapes with the Solid Tools
Creating and Using Section Planes
Adding Text, Labels, and Dimensions to a Model
Adjusting the Drawing Axes
Modeling Specific Shapes, Objects, and Building Features in 3D
Precise Modeling with Measurements
Measuring Distance
Measuring Angles
Using Guides
Estimating Height
Using the Measurements Box
Viewing a Model
Inspecting an Entity
Creating Scenes
Animating Scenes
Walking through a Model
Casting Real-World Shadows
Watermarking a Model
Choosing a Style
Customizing a Model’s Background with Styles
Creating and Editing a Style
Face Styles
Edge Styles
Managing In Model Styles and Collections
Sharing Styles
Speeding Up Rendering with Fast Styles
Customizing Modeling Settings to Complement a Style
Organizing a Model
Grouping Geometry
Hierarchies in the Outliner
Controlling Visibility with Tags
Applying Dashed Lines to Tags
Using the Credits feature
Classifying Objects
Classifying Objects in SketchUp
Generating an Attribute Report
Importing, Exporting, and Deleting Classifications
Importing and Exporting IFC Files
Creating an SKC File
Using SketchUp’s Generate Report Service
Letting the Fog Roll into Your Model
Photo Matching
Materials, Textures, and Environments
Adding an Environment to a Model
Navigating the Materials Panel
Applying Materials
Replacing a Material
Create Your Own Materials
Editing Materials
Generate Textures
Positioning Textures
Managing and Organizing Materials
Calculating Material Area
Importing and Using 2D Images
Components
Components in 3D Warehouse
Adding Premade Components and Dynamic Components
Inserting Components
Replacing Components
Organizing Component Collections
Interacting with Dynamic Components
Adjusting a Components Insertion Point
Snaps
Editing Components
Basic Edits
Editing All Instances of a Component
Changing a Single Component Instance
Editing a Component with Solid Tools
Creating a Basic Component
Making Components
Making a Dynamic Component
Component Axes
Adding Attributes
Defining Attribute Values
Testing a Dynamic Component
Creating Common Types of Dynamic Components
Repeating a Sub-Component Within a Dynamic Component (1 Dimension)
Repeating a Sub-Component Within a Dynamic Component (2 Dimensions)
Constraining Attributes of a Dynamic Component
Creating a Dynamic Component that Snaps to a Specific Size
Implement Dynamic Pricing
Making Attribute Values End-User Configurable
SketchUp Live Components
Feedback and Known Issues
Frequently Asked Questions
Sharing Components
Referencing Dynamic Component Attributes, Functions, HTML Tags, and Operators
Dynamic component predefined attributes
Dynamic Component supported functions
Dynamic Component supported operators
Dynamic Components supported HTML tags
Dynamic Components Math Function Examples
Dynamic Components SketchUp Function Examples
Dynamic Components Text Function Examples
Dynamic Components Trig Function Examples
Dynamic Components Logical Function Examples
Dynamic Components OnClick Function Examples
Preserving Textures in a Dynamic Component
Using Unique Textures in a Dynamic Component
Hiding the Scale Handles in a Dynamic Component
Geolocation and Terrain
Finding and Using Add Location
Clearing Geolocation Data
Deleting Imagery
Troubleshooting Add Location
Geolocation in SketchUp
Geolocating with Add Location
Geolocation in Model Info
Importing Geolocated Content
Site Context and Terrain
Site Context with Add Location
Using Your Own Image for Site Context
Creating 3D Terrain
Sculpting and Fine Tuning Terrain
Placing Models and Objects on Terrain
Terrain Visibility
Using SketchUp with Other Applications
Importing and Exporting CAD Files
Importing and Exporting Image Files
Importing and Exporting STL Files for 3D Printing
Importing and Exporting COLLADA Files
Importing DEM Files for Terrain
Importing and Exporting 3DS Files
Exporting FBX Files
Exporting KMZ Files for Google Earth
Exporting OBJ Files
Exporting VRML Files
Exporting XSI files
Exporting a SketchUp Model to LayOut
Blank Dialog or SDK Error When Exporting
Working with USDZ Files
Working with GLTF Files
3D Printing a Model
Printing Views of SketchUp Models
Developing Tools with the SketchUp Ruby API and Console
LayOut
Creating Documents in LayOut
Introducing the LayOut Interface
LayOut Tools
Creating a LayOut Document
Document Setup
Saving a LayOut Document
Selecting Things
Use the Zoom and Pan tool to view your model
Drawing Lines and Shapes
Drawing Basic Lines
Using Inferences
Using the Drafting Tools
Creating Arcs
Making Rectangles
Drawing a Circle or Ellipse
Shaping Polygons
Offsetting a Line or Shape
Splitting and Joining to Create Complex Shapes
Customizing Line Widths and Styles
Filling Shapes with Colors and Patterns
Bending Lines and Shapes with Paths and Points
Making a Clipping Mask
Managing and Navigating Pages
Choosing Colors
Copying and Pasting, Locking, Erasing, and Other Editing Tasks
Creating a Scaled Drawing
Inserting Images
Adding Text, Labels, and Dimensions
Typing, Importing, and Changing Text
Formatting Text
Labeling Items in Your Document
Marking Dimensions
Automating Title Block Text with Auto-Text Tags
Adding Tables to a Document
Arranging, Moving, Rotating, and Scaling Entities
Grouping Entities
Using Layers
Applying Styles
Working with Scrapbooks of Reusable Entities
Creating a Template in LayOut
Importing CAD Data into LayOut
SketchUp Models in LayOut
Importing a SketchUp Model
Viewport Camera Tools
Selecting Scenes
Perspective and Scale
SketchUp Model Effects
Applying SketchUp Styles
Rendering Models
Managing Changes and Updates to SketchUp Files
Working with Dashes in SketchUp Files
Customizing the Interface and Setting Preferences
Customizing Toolbars and Menus
Creating Panel Trays
Setting Preferences
General
Performance
Adding and Editing Keyboard Shortcuts
Presenting Your LayOut Document
Exporting or Printing Your LayOut Document
Export as Image Files
Create a PDF
Exporting CAD Data from LayOut
Printing Your Document
Extracting Source Content from a LayOut File
SketchUp for Web
Getting Started with SketchUp for Web
What You Need
Hardware Acceleration
Navigating SketchUp for Web
Trackpad Controls
File Management
Opening Files
Saving Models
Link Sharing
SketchUp for Web's Features
SketchUp Go - Frequently Asked Questions
SketchUp for Web App Settings
Using SketchUp for Web
SketchUp for Web's Tools
SketchUp for Web's Main Toolbar
SketchUp for Web's Expanded Toolset
Search for Tools and Commands
Using Shortcuts in SketchUp for Web
Creating and Editing Models
How to Use Add Location
Visualization in SketchUp for Web
Materials in SketchUp for Web
Environments in SketchUp for Web
Styles in SketchUp for Web
SketchUp Assistant for Web
SketchUp for Education
Accessing SketchUp for Education
Legal Statements
Getting Started with SketchUp for Schools
SketchUp for Schools System Requirements
Setting Up as an Administrator
Setting Up as a Student
Using SketchUp for Schools
Navigating the SketchUp for Schools Interface
File Management
Saving a Model to Google Drive/One Drive
Downloading a Model to Your Device
Opening a Model
Importing Models, Components, and Images
Exporting a Model
Available Curriculum
SketchUp for Schools FAQ
Using SketchUp Studio for Higher Education
SketchUp for Higher Education, Universities, and Network Labs FAQ
User Certification
Authorized Training Centers
Available Certification Levels
Certification Exams
Completion Certificates
3D Warehouse
Getting Started with 3D Warehouse
3D Warehouse System Requirements
Accessing 3D Warehouse
Accessing Your Content Library
Accessing the SketchUp Content Library
Managing Your 3D Warehouse Profile
Introducing the 3D Warehouse Interface
Understanding the Terms of Use
3D Warehouse Terms of Use FAQ
3D Warehouse Content Policy
File Formats and 3D Warehouse
Models in 3D Warehouse
Searching for Models and Materials
Uploading Models
Uploading from SketchUp
Uploading from a Browser
Editing Uploaded Models
Certified Content
Materials in 3D Warehouse
Searching for Materials
Downloading Materials
Uploading Materials
Editing an Uploaded Material
Environments in 3D Warehouse
Organizing and Sharing
Creating and Sharing Collections
Managing Collections
Sharing a Model in 3D Warehouse
Sharing a Product Catalog
Creating a Catalog
Uploading Catalog Content
Checking Catalog Analytics
Making a Great 3D Warehouse Model
Using Real World Measurements
Axes and Origin Points
Orienting Faces
Minimizing Geometry
Minimizing Material Things
Embedding Useful Metadata
Structuring Components
Purging Unused Entities
Minimize Tag Usage
Keeping Styles Consistent
Avoiding Stray Geometry
Avoiding Section Planes
Avoiding Guides
Using Appropriate Text and Dimensions
Geolocating
Testing for Correct Behavior
Extension Warehouse
Getting Started in the Extension Warehouse
Signing Into Extension Warehouse
The Extension Warehouse Interface
Searching Extension Warehouse
Adding Extensions to SketchUp
Manually Downloading Extensions
Paid Extensions
Loading Policy Preferences
Licensing Issues
Managing Extensions
Developing Extensions
Extension Migrator for Developers
Extension Signing and Encryption
Extension Development Best Practices
SketchUp Labs
Trimble Creator
Extending SketchUp
Analysis Hub
Designing an Analysis Ready Model
Choosing an Analysis Type
Performing an Analysis
The Analysis Viewer
Using the Analysis Hub Dashboard
SketchUp AI
AI Credits
AI Assistant
AI Help
Generate Object
Image Object Generation
Text Prompt Object Generation
Generated Object Gallery
AI Render
Getting Started with AI Render
Using AI Render
Prompt Engineering in AI Render
Generating Custom Output
Preset Prompts
Best Practices for Custom Prompts
Saving and Sharing AI Render Output
AI Render Gallery
Technical Notes
SketchUp Connector for Claude
SketchUp AI FAQ
PreDesign for SketchUp
Getting Started with the SketchUp PreDesign tool
Seasons Overview
Seasons - Rain and snow explained
Seasons - Daylight and Sunshine explained
Seasons - Heating and Cooling explained
Seasons - Air Pollution explained
Architectural Response
Shading Overview
Shading - How It's Calculated
Shading - Strategies Explained
Glazing Overview
Glazing Ratio Strategies Explained
Glazing Ratio - How Its Calculated
Toplighting - Non-Residential Projects
Toplighting - Residential Projects
Outside Space
Weather Data
How to Get Help
PreDesign Log In Assistance
Sefaira
Sefaira System Requirements
Getting Started with Sefaira
Entity Palette
Analysis Mode
The Sefaira Web App
Evaluation Mode
Sefaira Support
Frequently Asked Questions
V-Ray for SketchUp
Installing V-Ray for SketchUp
V-Ray for SketchUp - Frequently Asked Questions
V-Ray Fails to Activate
Scan Essentials for SketchUp
Getting Scan Essentials
Using Scan Essentials
Point Cloud Manager
Scan Essentials and LayOut
Sample Point Cloud Data
Modeling Tips and Tricks
SketchUp Interoperability with Revit
SketchUp to Revit
Revit to SketchUp
Alternative Revit to SketchUp Options
SketchUp for iPad
Getting Started
iPad System Requirements
Working with SketchUp Files
Importing and Exporting
Link Sharing
Customizing Toolbars
Searching with the Omnibar
Frequently Asked Questions
iPad Tools
iPad Main Toolbar
Select Tool
Eraser Tool
Autoshape Tool
Line Tool
Rectangle Tool
Circle Tool
Push-Pull Tool
Move Tool
Rotate Tool
Scale Tool
Paint Bucket Tool
iPad Expanded Toolset
3D Text
Flip Tool
Markup Tool
Rotated Rectangle Tool
Solid Tools
Intersect Tool
Split Tool
Trim Tool
Subtract Tool
Union Tool
Outer Shell Tool
Arc Tool
Polygon Tool
Freehand Tool
Offset Tool
Follow Me Tool
Measurement Tools
Presentation Mode
Snaps
AI Render in SketchUp for iPad
Scan-to-Design (SketchUp Labs)
iPad Panels
Settings Panel
Entity Info Panel
Shadows Panel
How to Use Add Location
Environment Panel
Scenes Panel
Tags Panel and Tool
Styles Panel
Display Panel
Materials Panel
Model Info Panel
Outliner Panel
Soften/Smooth Panel
Help Panel
SketchUp Assistant for iPad
Connect and Collaborate
Trimble Connect
Getting Started with Trimble Connect
Managing Projects in Trimble Connect
Trimble Connect in SketchUp for Web
Trimble Connect in SketchUp for iPad
Trimble Connect in SketchUp for Desktop
Trimble Connect Extension
Trimble Connect Visualizer
Using Trimble Connect Visualizer
Collaborate in SketchUp
Sharing a Model
Real Time Viewing
Commenting on a Model
Troubleshooting
Fixing an Issue in SketchUp
Fixing Startup Issues
SketchUp Desktop Won't Start
SketchUp Unexpectedly Quits (OS X)
System Clock Error
Freezing upon launch
Troubleshooting a Corrupted File
Performing a Clean Install
Launch Errors
Extension Errors
Startup Crash (Windows)
Crash Messages in SketchUp
Reporting Errors with BugSplat
MacOS - Spacebar Opens Model Info
3D Modeling Issues
White or Black Box Around Cursor
I Lost My SketchUp Status Bar (PC)
When I Select a Face, the Reverse Face is Selected (PC)
Clipped or Missing Faces
Blurred or Distorted Images
Model's Background Color Shown in Vector Mode
Account Has No Nickname Error
I'm Unable to Set the North Angle for My Model
Push Pull Is Not Working
Checking Your System
Fixing an Issue in LayOut
Loading an Offline Crash Report in LayOut (Windows)
SketchUp Model Display Issues
Sign In and Account Issues
Troubleshooting Trimble Identity
Troubleshooting Multifactor Authentication
Passkey Issues
Troubleshooting 3rd Party Sign In
Graphics and Performance Issues
Cleaning Up Bloated Models
What is a Graphics Card and a Graphics Driver?
Recommended Graphics Card
Does RAM Impact Performance
How Can I Find Out Which Graphics Card I Have in My PC?
How Can I Update My Computer's Graphics Driver?
SketchUp and OpenGL
My Logitech Mouse is Running Very Slowly in SketchUp
Unknown Graphics Card
Hardware Acceleration Errors
Model Seems Sticky After Camera Movement
Installation Issues
Uninstalling or Repairing SketchUp
The Installation Won't Run
Digital Signature is Invalid or Missing
Custom Locations Missing After Installing SketchUp
Accessing SketchUp With Multiple Partitions (Mac)
Subscription and Licensing Issues
SketchUp Has Expired
Classic License Errors
Subscription Errors
Update Your Subscription to Continue
Trial Issues
Fixing a Corrupt or Missing Classic License File
Upgrading and Downgrading FAQ
Online Services and Connectivity Issues
Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues within SketchUp
Firewall and Proxy Issues
Classic License Connectivity Issues
Handling Error Messages
Unexpected File Format or File Not Found Error
Invalid Filename Message (PC)
Edge Style Value Error
File Created in a Newer Version Error
NVIDIA Graphics Card Error
My Shortcuts Won't Save
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