SketchUp + Google Earth LEARNING GUIDE by Jordan Martin

Source (images): www.sketchup.com

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Part 1: Getting Started with SketchUp GETTING STARTED: Throughout this manual users will learn different tools and methods that focus on digital representation techniques using Google SketchUp 2014 and Google Earth. To begin users must have both software platforms installed on their computer. (http://www.sketchup.com) (https://www.google.com/earth/) USER INTERFACE + PLATFORM: Opening the Software Select Choose Template >Select “Simple Template – Feet & Inches” >Select “Start using SketchUp” Toolbars + Drawing Modeling Window Load Toolbar Set >View

>Toolbars >Select “Large Tool Set” + “Camera” + “Views”

Menu Toolbars

Modeling Window Status Bar Value Control Box User Coordinate System [UCS] Drawing Axis / Origin Mouse Functions: 3D Orbit + Scroll In and Out

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DRAWING (Sketching) + EXTRUDING: Line + Precision Tool

Edges vs. Faces Point Interfaces

Shapes [Rectangle, Circles...] Push + Pull [Creating Solids] Selection [Multi] Faces + Lines Manipulating Solids Dividing Geometry Voids Union + Join Offset Tool Copy + Paste Tape Measure Tool Add + Delete Faces [Erase Tool] VIEWS: Parallel Projection Perspective Using Mouse to Orbit + View Model Camera Types [Re:]SCALING YOUR MODEL ADDING MATERIALS TO MODEL SAVING FILE

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Part 2: Modeling in Three-Dimensions SYNOPSIS: In this part of the tutorial users will be introduced to Google Earth in conjunction with SketchUp. Using these ‘tools’ users will be able to advance their technical skills and work towards becoming SketchUp experts! MODELING DIFFERENT ROOF TYPES:

FOLLOW ME TOOL (ADDING REVEALS): USING LAYERS (CRITICAL to understand) (PART 1) USER COORDINATE SYSTEM [UCS] (PART 1) GROUPS VS. COMPONENTS (Re-cap) ADDING MATERIALS TO MODEL Solid Colors vs. Opacity GOOGLE EARTH AND SKETCHUP Using GE Imagery to Develop Massing Models: Are you working on a project in a real geographical location? SU + GE allows you to work in that specific location with GE maps and you can even view your model in GE! First we need to find our project location in GE >In SU select “Add Location”

>Use the “Search” feature, then click “Select Region” >Use the toggle grips to adjust as needed, the click “Grab” >The 2D GE image will appear in the modeling window - - - - - Use the image as reference for massing, terrain.... Once your satisfied....you can view the model in GE >Select “Preview Model in Google Earth”

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CREATING TERRAIN: Load the Terrain (Sandbox) Toolset (a little tricky!) >Windows >Preferences >Extensions >Select “Sandbox Tools” >Select “OK” Then.....

>View >Toolbars

>Select “Sanbox” GOOGLE EARTH STREET VIEW Layers >Street View

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Part 3: Visual Enhancements + Quantif ication

SYNOPSIS: In this part of the tutorial users will advance their skills by learning how to add realism to their model with shadows, entourage, photographic images, etc. CREATING TERRAIN: Terrain can be created in two ways:

>From Scratch and / or >From Contours

ADDING REALISTIC SHADOWS TO YOUR MODEL:

>View >Toolbar >Shadows

VIEWING THE MODELS IN DIFFERENT WAYS (using the Styles):

>Windows >Styles

ADDING PHOTOGRAPHS TO MODELS

>Select “Paint Bucket” >Select “Create Material” >Select “Use Texture Image” >Search for Image >”OK” >Paint on Desired Face of Model >”Right Click” on Painted Face >Select “Texture” >Select “Position” >Drag Red Pin to Corner of Model >Use Green Pin to Drag and Scale >Trace Outline of Building >Eliminate the Remainder of the Model

ADDING ENTOURAGE TO YOUR SCENE (using the 3D Warehouse):

>Select “Get Models” > Search and add trees, people.......

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SAVING VIEWS / SCENES: Is there a certain view that you want to save, but you have to move to fix the model? SU allows views to be saved.... (This is a miracle tool and huge time saver!)

>”Windows” >”Scenes” >”Add Scenes (looks like a [+] sign)

SCENE TO SCENE ANIMATION: Right Click “Scene” Tab Under Tool Bar >Play Animation EXPORT ANIMATION: >File >Export >Animation >Name File >Options [change resolution] >Export

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Part 4: Presentation + Part 5: Animation

SYNOPSIS: Congratulations, you are almost a master at using Google Earth and SketchUp! In this final tutorial each user will learn multiple methods of showcasing their design work. PRINTING YOUR SU + GE VIEWS: In SketchUp >”File” >”Export” >”2D Graphic” >”Options” (change the pixel width and height, the greater the pixel - the better the quality) >Name File >Export In Google Earth >”File” >”Save” >”Save Image” (Ctrl+Alt+S) >”Select Resolution” >”Name and Save” VIEWING YOUR SU MODEL IN GE Are you working on a project in a real geographical location? SU + GE allows you to work in that specific location with GE maps and you can even view your model in GE! First we need to find our project location in GE >In SU select “Add More Imagery”

>Use the “Search” feature, then click “Select Region” >Use the toggle grips to adjust as needed, the click “Grab” >The 2D GE image will appear in the modeling window - - - - - Use the image as reference for massing, terrain.... Once your satisfied....you can view the model in GE >Select “Preview Model in Google Earth”

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SAVING MODEL AS .kmz FILES: In SU go to “File” >”Export” >”3D Model” >Under Export Type, select “Google Earth File (*.kmz)” >Name the file >Click “Export” (it may take a few seconds) >Find the saved .kmz file and open it (it will open in GE)

SAVING NEW .kmz in GE: >Right Click “My Places” >”Add” >”Folder” (Name the folder)

____Next - Add Layers____ >Drag layers into new folder ____Next - Saving the Folder____ >Right Click Folder “Save As” >Name the File and Save to Computer CREATING VIDEOS IN GE USING SU MODEL: What if a client wants to see an animation of the development in phases? No worries, this is simply!

>Open Both SU and GE (Pro is needed!) >Be sure to open any .kmz files that you want in your animation. >In GE select “Tools” >”Movie Maker”

>Change the “Resolution” and indicate where you want to save the animation. >Select “Browse” >Select “Record” >Now you are in the recording state... have fun and explore the possibilities. Turn on and off .kmz files, zoom in and out, etc. >Select “Stop Recording” and watch the animation

Congratulations, you are now a master at SketchUp and Google Earth! Addit ional Resources: http://storage.googleapis.com/support-kms-prod/SNP_2576338_en_v1 http://storage.googleapis.com/support-kms-prod/SNP_2600710_en_v0 http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/116693

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