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Trimble SketchUp Introduction 1 Day - Manchester

Key Course Details:

Level:

Introduction

Location:

Central Manchester

Duration:

1
Day - 10am to 5pm

Price:

£295 + vat

Dates:

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Learn the fundamentals of SketchUp as we guide you through this introduction to the powerful 3D-design program. We will take you through the best practices of design and show you how to create and render 3D compositions. This is a perfect starting point for graphic designers new to 3D.

After we give you a complete tour of the SketchUp environment, we will show you how to put together simple 2D and 3D designs. We start by covering the important concepts that underpin good design and then move on to showing you how to render your compositions and show them off to others.

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SketchUp Introduction 1 Day
Course Details

This 1-day Introduction course will give you the SketchUp skills you need to move quickly from concept to design, whatever your field of work.

Our main objective is to show you how to draw 'the SketchUp way'. Together, we will combine basic drawing skills with a creative approach as we produce simple, functional designs. We cover all the main modelling and editing tools, plus the essential tricks and ways to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes. We use a hands-on approach and by the end of the day you will be confident in creating complex 3D models.

Despite being labelled as an introduction, our course will contain tips and techniques that will appeal to new and experienced users alike, as we lift the lid of some of the program's powerful features.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand design best practices
- Create geometry in 2D and 3D
- Generate and connect forms
- Write 3D text
- Render your designs
Our goal is for you to be able to quickly and efficiently create both simple and complex designs.

Special offer: self-employed and freelance delegates currently qualify for a 15% discount on the normal price of this course.

Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:

This course is intended for those with little or no experience in 3D drawing, and is a perfect starting point for graphic designers and other creative professionals.

You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
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Full Course Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
SketchUp Interface and Optimisation
- Setting a more powerful workspace
- Navigation, View and Camera options
- Keyboard shortcuts for productivity
How SketchUp Looks at the World
- Creating 2D geometry inside the SketchUp environment
- Move, copy and arrays
- Creating exact geometry with Measurements
Drawing Lines
- Simple and powerful approaches using the Line tool
Working with Constraints
- Getting SketchUp to help us with the Inference system
Creating 3D Geometry in Different Ways
- Using Pushpull to model in 3D
- Other key tools for 3D models including Offset, Follow Me, Scale and Rotate
Modifications and Accuracy
- Deforming shapes while being accurate with measurements
- Display dimensions
Groups
- Looking at how Groups are essential in a variety of ways
- Creating, editing and exploding groups
Copying and Positioning
- Looking at copying (Array) techniques
- Precise positioning of objects
Components
- The difference between Groups and Components
- Using clones to speed up various workflows
Basic Materials
- Using the built-in materials to colour and texture a model
3D Warehouse
- The efficient use of ready-made 3D models to populate a model
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Location Details

This course is provided at the XChange Training Manchester training centre based at:

Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2AP

Piccadilly House is located in the heart of Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).

Daily course times run between 10am and 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.
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SketchUp Introduction 1 Day - Upcoming Manchester Course Dates

24 Feb - 24 Feb	£295 + vat
23 Apr - 23 Apr	£295 + vat
04 Jun - 04 Jun	£295 + vat
28 Jul - 28 Jul	£295 + vat

Client Reviews

"Kicking myself for not signing up for the second day! Will return for the advanced class."
Miguel Liévano, Brooks Murray Architects, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction
"Great day, can't wait to use the skills I have learned. Friendly and professional environment."
Claire Knowles, Living Ventures, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction
"Very good training session. Was able to fill in any holes we had in experience while keeping the course on track at the same time. Will definitely consider XChange Training again in the future. "
Rob Baines, IGL Surveying, Trimble SketchUp - 1 Day Advanced
"Very good and enthusiastic tutor who clearly enjoys the subject, and was very keen to impart his knowledge - very good indeed. Thank you."
Stuart Hill, BGY Architects, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction
"The course was much better than I expected as I have been able to fully learn how to use the software. I feel much more comfortable with SketchUp than I thought I would. "
Marcus Askew, SketchUp - 2 Day Masterclass
"The trainer was fantastic - obviously passionate about the software he was training us on, and was able to explain it and try to make it relevant to our jobs as much as possible - would highly recommend!"
Lauren Stacy, Sense London, Bespoke SketchUp Introduction
"Thoroughly enjoyable experience and most useful. I found the teaching style to be unique and most effective."
Chris Turnbull, C.T.D.E., SketchUp - 2 Day Masterclass
"Excellent training course and facilities - practical and easy to understand with knowledgeable and helpful Instructor. "
Neil Cleary, IMP Planning Ltd, SketchUp - 1 Day Introduction
"Great! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Our trainer was great and educated us in a very clear, but fun way! Would definitely recommend and come back soon."
Emily Hale, Marks & Spencers, Bespoke Trimble SketchUp One Day Introduction
"Very good training content with enthusiastic & knowledgeable instruction. Equipment very good too."
Matthew Blackburn, SketchUp - 2 Day Masterclass