How to Model Stairs in SketchUp: Straight Run with Arrays
Learn how to model stairs in SketchUp: work out code-friendly rise and run, build one tread, then use the Move tool's array to copy a straight flight.
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Tutorials
Step-by-step SketchUp modeling techniques for beginners and pros.
SketchUp Tags (Layers): How to Organize a Model Properly
Learn how SketchUp tags (formerly layers) work: tags vs groups, tag folders, dashed tags and a clean workflow that keeps large models easy to manage.
How to Fix Reversed Faces in SketchUp (Blue Faces, Fast)
Blue faces in SketchUp can break renders and 3D prints. Learn what reversed faces are, how to fix them with Reverse and Orient Faces, and how to check solids.
SketchUp Sandbox Terrain: Contours, Scratch and Stamping a Pad
Model terrain with SketchUp's Sandbox tools: build a TIN from contours or from scratch, sculpt it with Smoove, then stamp a flat building pad step by step.
How to Use the SketchUp Follow Me Tool: Moldings, Pipes, Lathes
Learn the SketchUp Follow Me tool step by step: model crown molding, pipes and lathed shapes like vases, and fix faceted curves and failed extrusions.
SketchUp Keyboard Shortcuts: The Ones Worth Learning + Custom Setup
The default SketchUp keyboard shortcuts worth memorizing, plus step-by-step instructions for creating your own shortcuts on Windows and Mac.
SketchUp for Beginners: The First 10 Tools to Master
New to SketchUp? Learn the 10 essential tools, their default keyboard shortcuts, and a mini practice project that puts them together in about 20 minutes.
Groups vs Components in SketchUp: When to Use Each
Groups and components both keep SketchUp geometry from sticking together, but they behave very differently. Here's when to use each and the mistakes to avoid.
How to Find, Download and Clean Up 3D Warehouse Models
3D Warehouse has millions of free SketchUp models, but quality varies. How to find good ones, download them properly and keep them from slowing your model down.
Why Is My SketchUp Model So Slow? 12 Fixes That Work
A slow SketchUp model is almost always fixable. Twelve practical ways to cut file size, reduce lag when orbiting and keep large projects responsive.
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