G = Turns selected model space geometry into a component.

Double Click On Component = enters component edit mode.

Triple Click = when triple clicking a piece of model space geometry it selects everything in model space that is connected to that item.

D = dimension (this is a custom keyboard shortcut I set and is not included by default).

Ctrl = adds a copy command to the move and rotate commands.

Below are some of the shortcuts I most commonly use:

Here’s a better package to add.įor a complete list of SketchUp 8 shortcuts click here for windows and click here for mac. SketchUp comes with a few wood textures but they aren’t that great to be honest.

Click here for a direct download of the Mac version.

Click here for a direct download of the EN_LONDON version.

Click here for a direct download of the US version.

I do not have a Mac computer so I have not tested the Mac install file to verify that it works but several people have reported back to me that this install file does indeed work. These top two links will download the SketchUp 8 windows version I use and the bottom link is for the Mac version. As far as I know it is allowed to be used for commercial use as well. It does everything I need it to do so I don’t see a need to upgrade to the newer versions. I’ve been using the old FREE version of SketchUp 8 for a long time. The objective of this page is to have all of my SketchUp instructional videos and project design videos in one location that I can continue to update as I create new videos. If I’ve been annoyed by it I’m sure plenty of people out there have as well.

While it does benefit this website greater by having each video on a unique page I’ve personally found it annoying to have to go back and forth looking for a specific video. Being able to work out dimensions and update design options before entering the shop is a great way to increase efficiency and reduce material waste. SketchUp is a 3d modeling program that I use to design the vast majority of my projects.

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