Exploring SketchUp Tools

If you want to make a building for American Client, what you must to set using SketchUp?

• Set architectural standards and local building codes like inch or feet unit

• Set international building codes and standards.
• Use metric system

• Choose Millimeter unit

What does the Push/Pull tool do in SketchUp?

• The Push/Pull tool extrudes 2D shapes into 3D forms.

• The Push/Pull tool rotates 2D shapes into 3D forms.

• The Push/Pull tool colors 2D shapes without changing their dimensions.

• The Push/Pull tool flattens 3D shapes into 2D forms.

How can you select multiple objects in SketchUp?

• Hold Shift and click on objects or drag a selection box.

• Right-click and select all objects

• Use the Eraser tool to select objects

• Press Ctrl+A to select everything

Describe the function of the Follow Me tool.

• • Extrude a face along a path.

• The Follow Me tool is used for scheduling meetings.

• The Follow Me tool provides automated transcription services.

• The Follow Me tool allows users to send emails.

What is the purpose of the this tool?

• • Create copies of lines at a uniform distance from originals.

• To create 3D models from 2D sketches.

• To delete existing geometries. and add another geometry

• To measure distances between points.

How do you rotate an object in SketchUp?

• Select the object and drag it to a new location.

• Use the Rotate tool to select the object and specify the rotation point and angle.

• Use the Scale tool to resize the object.

• Right-click the object and choose 'Move' to rotate it.

Explain how to move an object from one place to another.

• Throw the object away

• select the object, use move tool, move mouse to another area

• select the object, use move tool and rotate it 90 degree and rotate 30 degree

• Ignore the object completely

What does the Scale tool do to a selected object?

• The Scale tool duplicates a selected object.

• The Scale tool changes the size of a selected object.

• The Scale tool rotates a selected object.

• The Scale tool changes the color of a selected object.

How do you draw a straight line in SketchUp?

• Draw a freehand line using the Pencil tool.

• Use the Line tool to click and drag between two points.

• Use the Rectangle tool to create a square.

• Click and drag without holding any tool.

What steps are involved in creating a rectangle in SketchUp without rectangle tool??

• Select the line tool and draw a freeform shape.
• draw two parallel lines and connecting their ends with two additional lines.

• Use the polygon tool to create a hexagon. then set it to 6

• Draw a circle and adjust its dimensions.