iPad SketchUp Pro for Interior Design and Spatial Modeling Training Course

Introduction to SketchUp Pro for iPad

• Overview of SketchUp Pro and the iPad interface, tailored for government use.
• Installation process and account setup procedures.
• Understanding the workspace and navigation gestures specific to government applications.
• Saving and managing projects on the cloud using Trimble Connect, ensuring compliance with government data standards.

Getting Started with Basic Drawing Tools

• Effective use of touch and Apple Pencil controls for government tasks.
• Techniques for drawing lines, rectangles, and circles in a government context.
• Creating 3D geometry using the Push/Pull tool to meet government design specifications.
• Methods for moving, scaling, and rotating objects within government projects.

Modeling for Interior Design

• Sketching and extruding walls, shelves, and cabinetry for government facilities.
• Creating door and window openings in compliance with government standards.
• Grouping and organizing design elements to enhance government project management.
• Utilizing layers and tags to manage complex designs within government projects.

Applying Materials and Textures

• Selection and customization of materials for government applications.
• Techniques for applying and editing surface finishes in a government context.
• Using textures to achieve realistic visual effects in government projects.
• Importing custom materials and images to meet government requirements.

Advanced Design Tools and Components

• Utilizing 3D Warehouse and importing models for government projects.
• Creating and editing dynamic components tailored for government use.
• Working with groups and nested elements to streamline government workflows.
• Techniques for aligning, snapping, and measuring precisely in government designs.

Lighting, Views, and Presentation

• Setting camera angles and creating scenes for government presentations.
• Adding shadows and adjusting lighting to meet government standards.
• Exporting images and creating presentation views suitable for government audiences.
• Annotating and marking up designs directly on the iPad for government review.

Project Practice: Designing an Interior Space

• Creating a complete interior model (room or workspace) for government facilities.
• Designing custom furniture, lighting layout, and finishes in accordance with government specifications.
• Applying materials and rendering perspectives to meet government presentation needs.
• Conducting a final model review and sharing the design within government channels.

Summary and Next Steps

• Review of advanced modeling tips for enhanced government projects.
• Recommended resources and asset libraries specifically curated for government use.
• Best practices for workflow and project presentation in a government setting.