G = Converts selected model space geometry into a component.

Double Click On Component = Go to component edit mode.

Triple Click = In order to select all in a model space that is attached to that item just triple click on a piece of model space geometry.D = dimension (this is a custom keyboard shortcut defined by Bates and is not set by default).Ctrl = adds a copy command to the move and rotate commands.Bates applied the following shortcuts for completing the project :. The sketchup can spped up the design & planning stage as well as make it more efficient & error free. You'll never worry about that feature again.Jay Bates, the renowned wood working professionals, presents an exclusive sketchup video that shows step-by-step processes for creating the layout or cutting diagram toward any woodworking design (plywood parts) through sketchup. Just watch the ones you are confused about rather than sitting through everything. It's a great resource for specific skills that are tripping you up or frustrating you. Part 1: Part 2: Īfter that, Square One is a series from sketchup themselves. I did this over a few days during quarantine. Then clicked through, playing and pausing, and mimicking his work in the program.

Watched it, and part 2, once before i even opened sketchup. I followed this tutorial from FourEyes/ Chris Salamone. So I'll add this recommendation, which was slow, broke things down clearly, and doesn't do too much complicated design. I love him, but that video intimidated me and made me think the program was too complicated. I saw many recommendations for Steve Ramsey's tutorial.

Jay bates sketchup