04.4. Importing and modeling shell from AutoCAD files
SketchUp & Layout Tutorial for Interior Designers
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In this tutorial, learn how to efficiently import AutoCAD DWG files into SketchUp to create detailed floor plans. Follow step-by-step instructions on importing, configuring, and organizing your floor plans, using essential SketchUp tools for snapping, grouping, and managing wall heights, and assigning appropriate tags. Enhance your workflow by eliminating unnecessary tags and simplifying the modeling process using Push/Pull, Move, and Erase commands. This video also covers tips on handling multiple floor levels and creating clean, organized SketchUp models from AutoCAD drawings.
00:00 Importing AutoCAD Drawings into SketchUp
00:44 Cleaning Up Imported Tags
01:25 Tracing and Grouping Walls
03:28 Creating Windows and Doors
04:40 Finalizing the Ground Floor
06:57 Importing Additional Floor Plans
08:04 Cleaning Up and Organizing Tags
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