iPad SketchUp Pro for Interior Design and Spatial Modeling Training Course

Introduction to SketchUp Pro on iPad

• Overview of SketchUp Pro features and the iPad interface
• Installation process and account configuration
• Exploring the workspace and mastering navigation gestures
• Cloud-based project saving and management via Trimble Connect

Starting with Basic Drawing Tools

• Effective use of touch controls and Apple Pencil
• Drawing lines, rectangles, and circles
• Generating 3D geometry with the Push/Pull tool
• Manipulating objects through moving, scaling, and rotation

Modeling for Interior Design

• Sketching and extruding walls, shelves, and cabinetry
• Creating openings for doors and windows
• Organizing design elements through grouping
• Managing complex designs using layers and tags

Applying Materials and Textures

• Selecting and customizing materials
• Applying and editing surface finishes
• Utilizing textures for realistic visual effects
• Importing custom materials and image textures

Advanced Design Tools and Components

• Utilizing 3D Warehouse and importing external models
• Creating and editing dynamic components
• Working with groups and nested elements
• Precise aligning, snapping, and measuring techniques

Lighting, Views, and Presentation

• Adjusting camera angles and creating scenes
• Adding shadows and fine-tuning lighting
• Exporting images and generating presentation views
• Direct annotation and markup on the iPad

Project Practice: Designing an Interior Space

• Building a complete interior model (room or workspace)
• Designing custom furniture, lighting layouts, and finishes
• Applying materials and rendering perspectives
• Final model review and design sharing

Summary and Next Steps

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