AutoCAD to SketchUp intro
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Goal: Navigate AutoCAD interface, execute very basic modi�cations to drawing, import *dwg into SketchUp, �nd building heights in Google Earth, and extrude some context and basic forms in SketchUp
Wed 7/2 Introduction to AutoCAD & 3D Modeling with SketchUp http://summerconstructedenvironments.wordpress.com/site-resources/
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HOME SCREENorganized into tabs and �y outs, same commands can be typed, found in menus, or use shortcuts
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LAYERSorganization of lines, controls color, line type and lineweight
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LINES/SHAPESdraw connecting lines or shapes to create closed objects, remember they will be on your current layer
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HATCHyou can change the pattern, opacity and outline
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PRINTINGchoose your page size, window, scale, and center the plot
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IMPORTING�le/importImport the CAD �le, a .dwg �le
http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/86648
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CAD SITE PLANimport will be to scale, and placed at the origin
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SURFACEusing the pencil tool, outline the shape
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HEIGHTuse the 3D path tool or hover over objects in Google Earth Pro
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EXTRUDEselect the surface and type the distance to extrude the surface
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3D WAREHOUSESearch the 3D Warehouse for The Standard Hotel, NYC
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3D WAREHOUSEUse the move tool to move the hotel from the orgin to its place on the site
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EXPORTExport a jpeg of your current view, noticing the materials will appear!