03.2. Settings & Viewport & Extensions
SketchUp & Layout Tutorial for Interior Designers
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5m 12s
In this tutorial, we guide you through the essential steps to configure SketchUp for optimal performance. We'll cover settings adjustments, including file locations for components and styles, general settings tweaks like disabling autosave, and how to customize your toolbar for maximum efficiency. Additionally, we show you how to install key extensions from the Extension Warehouse necessary for improving your SketchUp experience. By the end of this video, your SketchUp will be fully customized and ready for any project.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:03 Configuring SketchUp Settings
00:36 Setting Up File Locations
02:12 Customizing the Viewport
03:23 Installing Essential Extensions
04:32 Organizing Windows and Final Setup
05:09 Ready to Model
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