In this post, you will learn how to add, rotate, scale, and paint components in Google SketchUp.

Google SketchUp is a great 3-D drawing program that integrates with Google Earth! View models already created from the Google 3-D warehouse or create models from scratch. The Professional version of Google SketchUp is now installed on Henrico County middle and high school laptops.

Direction Downloads:

• SketchUp Directions (Quick Start)

Video Tutorials:

Adding and Manipulating Components in Google SketchUp from HCPS Instructional Technology on Vimeo.

In addition to the video above, you may also find the video tutorials below helpful.

• http://sketchup.google.com/training/videos.html

In this post, you will learn how to build custom objects with specific dimensions in Google SketchUp.

Google SketchUp is a great 3-D drawing program that integrates with Google Earth! View models already created from the Google 3-D warehouse or create models from scratch. The Professional version of Google SketchUp is now installed on Henrico County middle and high school laptops.

Direction Downloads:

• SketchUp Directions (Quick Start)

Video Tutorials:

Building Custom Objects in Google SketchUp from HCPS Instructional Technology on Vimeo.

In addition to the video above, you may also find the video tutorials below helpful.

• http://sketchup.google.com/training/videos.html

In this post, you will learn how to add custom paint from an image in Google SketchUp.

Google SketchUp is a great 3-D drawing program that integrates with Google Earth! View models already created from the Google 3-D warehouse or create models from scratch. The Professional version of Google SketchUp is now installed on Henrico County middle and high school laptops.

Direction Downloads:

• SketchUp Directions (Quick Start)

Video Tutorials:

Adding Custom Paint in Google SketchUp from HCPS Instructional Technology on Vimeo.

In addition to the video above, you may also find the video tutorials below helpful.

• http://sketchup.google.com/training/videos.html

This post provides an introduction and overview to Google SketchUp.

Google SketchUp is a great 3-D drawing program that integrates with Google Earth! View models already created from the Google 3-D warehouse or create models from scratch. The Professional version of Google SketchUp is now installed on Henrico County middle and high school laptops. Use the following information to get started with SketchUp:

Direction Downloads:

• SketchUp Directions (Quick Start)

Additional Online Support:

Below you will find links to web resources that will support more advanced uses of this software. Don’t forget, you can also utilize the help menu.

• Online SketchUp Tutorials
• SketchUpTutorial for Interior Designers

Be sure to check out the self paced tutorials. These are great for student training.

Video Tutorials:

CH1: 02 Navigating in SketchUp from wonder.vn on Vimeo.

In addition to the video above, you may also find the video tutorials below helpful.

• http://sketchup.google.com/training/videos.html

Henrico 21 Lessons:

Check out these great lessons for ideas!

• Architect’s Dream House
• Area and Perimeter
• Designing the Playground of the Future
• Ten Thousand Tables – A Virtual Furniture Design Project
• Virtual Art Museums

Student 21 Samples:

Check out these great student projects in Google SketchUp featured on the Student 21 website!