iPad SketchUp Pro for Interior Design and Spatial Modeling Training Course

Introduction to SketchUp Pro for iPad

• Overview of SketchUp Pro and iPad interface
• Installation and account setup
• Understanding the workspace and navigation gestures
• Saving and managing projects on the cloud (Trimble Connect)

Getting Started with Basic Drawing Tools

• Using touch and Apple Pencil controls effectively
• Drawing lines, rectangles, and circles
• Creating 3D geometry using the Push/Pull tool
• Moving, scaling, and rotating objects

Modeling for Interior Design

• Sketching and extruding walls, shelves, and cabinets
• Creating door and window openings
• Grouping and organizing design elements
• Using layers and tags to manage complex designs

Applying Materials and Textures

• Material selection and customization
• Applying and editing surface finishes
• Using textures for realistic visual effects
• Importing custom materials and images

Advanced Design Tools and Components

• Using 3D Warehouse and importing models
• Creating and editing dynamic components
• Working with groups and nested elements
• Aligning, snapping, and measuring precisely

Lighting, Views, and Presentation

• Setting camera angles and creating scenes
• Adding shadows and adjusting lighting
• Exporting images and creating presentation views
• Annotating and marking up directly on iPad

Project Practice: Designing a Library Interior

• Creating a complete interior space model
• Designing bookshelves, reading areas, and lighting layout
• Applying textures and rendering perspectives
• Final model review and sharing the design

Summary and Next Steps

• Review of advanced modeling tips
• Recommended resources and libraries
• Best practices for workflow and project presentation