Google SketchUp & 3D Modeling

• 2D Drawing Commands: Line, Freehand, Arc, 2-Point Arc, 3-Point Arc, Pie, Circle & Polygon • Precision Input: Measurements Box, Absolute & Relative Dimensions, Exact Coordinate Drawing • Transforming 2D to 3D: Push/Pull Tool, Face Extrusion, Follow Me for Extrusions along complex paths • Transformation Tools: Move, Copy, Array (Linear & Radial Arrays), Rotate & Scale • Offset Tool for Wall Thicknesses, Outlines, Floor Profiles & Recessed Details • Tape Measure, Protractor, Construction Guide Lines, Guide Points & Axes Relocation

• Entity Management: Understanding Loose Geometry vs Groups vs Components • Creating & Editing Components, Component Axes, Cutting Planes & Gluing Behaviors • Outliner Window: Layered Tree Hierarchy, Renaming, Locking & Organizing Model Structure • Trimble 3D Warehouse: Searching, Downloading, Scaling & Optimizing High-Poly Architectural Assets • Dynamic Components: Parametric Doors, Operable Windows, Kitchen Units & Interactive Attributes • Purging Unused Elements, Model Size Optimization & Polygon Count Management

• Material Browser: Predefined Architectural Libraries (Wood, Stone, Glass, Metal, Tile, Concrete) • Paint Bucket Tool, Color Matching, Opacity Adjustment & Texture Scale Controls • Custom Texture Creation: Importing JPEG/PNG, Seamless PBR Textures & Normal/Bump Maps • Texture Positioning: Fixed Pin, Free Pin, Stretching, Rotating, Shearing & Perspective Correction • Projecting Textures onto Curved, Sloped and Irregular Architectural Surfaces • Transparent Glass, Translucent Acrylics, Mirror Reflections & Emissive Self-Illuminated Materials

• Importing External CAD Files (DWG/DXF), Scaling, Positioning & Tracing Vector Floor Plans • Wall Modeling: Exterior Shell, Interior Partitions, Lintel Levels & Door/Window Openings • Flooring, Baseboards, Skirting Boards, Cornices, Molding Profiles & False Ceilings • Ceiling Cove Lighting Details, Air Conditioning Diffusers & Recessed Spotlights • Modular Furniture Modeling: Wardrobes, Modular Kitchens, Countertops, Vanity Cabinets & TV Units • Staircase Modeling: Straight Flight, L-Shaped, Dog-Legged, Spiral & Balustrade Railings

• Section Planes: Cutting Interactive Longitudinal & Latitudinal Section Cuts • Active Section Cuts, Section Fills, Sectional Perspectives & Cut-Away Isometric Views • Scenes Manager: Storing Camera Angles, Hidden Layers, Section Views & Shadow Presets • Shadows & Sun Settings: Geolocation, Latitude/Longitude Setup, Solar Orientation & Sun Studies • Shadow Studies for Daylight Analysis, Solar Ingress & Energy Efficiency Insights • Animated Walkthroughs: Transition Timing, Scene Delays, Frame Rates & Video Export (MP4)

• Introduction to Render Engines for SketchUp (Chaos V-Ray & Enscape Real-Time Visualizer) • Lighting Setup: Sunlight, Dome Light, HDRI Environment Maps, Sun Direction & Ambient Exposure • Artificial Interior Lights: Rectangle Lights, Sphere Lights, Spotlights, IES Profiles & Mesh Lights • V-Ray Material Editor: Diffuse, Roughness, Reflection, Refraction, Glossiness & Bump/Displacement • Render Output Settings: Resolution (HD, 4K), Aspect Ratios, Interactive Rendering & Denoiser Engine • Post-Production Enhancement: Render Elements, Tone Mapping, Contrast Adjustment & Image Export

• Integrating SketchUp with LayOut for 2D Construction Documentation & Presentation Sets • Paper Size Setup (A1, A2, A3, A4), Title Blocks, North Arrows, Scale Bars & Drawing Borders • Viewport Management: Orthographic Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections & 3D Perspectives • Viewport Scale Linking (1:100, 1:50, 1:20), Hybrid vs Vector vs Raster Display Modes • Dimensioning, Multi-Leader Text Callouts, Keynotes, Revision Clouds & Material Schedules • Exporting High-Resolution Construction PDF Sets, DWG Drawings & Client Presentation Portfolios