Prepping SketchUp Files for LayOut - Skill Builder

We have had a lot of requests for a LayOut based Skill Builder, so let's start by preparing a SketchUp file for import into LayOut! Follow along as Aaron shows how to set up Scenes, Styles, and Sections and use Outliner to make it quick and easy to generate drawings in LayOut!

[richardevans]

Can I just say thanks? Your approach to tutorials is a much easier flow to follow and understand. What frustrates me with a lot of tutorials out there is how they teach you things when you have so many questions for efficiency and best practices FIRST before diving in and thinking you know what you're doing.

[JSClements]

Thanks, Aaron. This is process is a tough one to describe without causing confusion; you clarified/demonstrated it extremely well. The video really the demonstrates that SEQUENCING of processes is so important in economizing the effort one has to spend. Many of the complaints about SU modeling to provide final output (for print, presentation, project review, and, yes, even Layout) can be remedied surprisingly by developing a procedure AND recognizing that one procedure may not work well in different situations, but it may take practice and experience to discover best methods. I see also, that it may be advantageous (at least when a model design is firm/finalized) to make an extra copies of a model and START FROM SCRATCH IN in each model, CREATING SCENES relevant to desired result.

[blairpettigrew]

Thanks as always Aaron.

One thing I do that seems to help is set up 2 styles for each "look", one with section cut active, the other not active. "Active" for sections, "not active" for exterior elevations. Avoids section cuts appearing in layout when not expected.

[TheSmartWoodshop]

This was great! I spend so much time fixing scenes and now I know a more efficient way to get ready for LO. More Please😎🤙

[TheSmartWoodshop]

I just watched this a second time. I am working hard on the Paulk Total Station Ultralight and need to start from scratch with so many changes in the "As Built." I have invested 25 minutes to watch this twice and it will save me hours, but more importantly, I will be much less frustrated. I am subscribed and waiting from your next video drop. Hurry Up, I need the help😎

[stevewhitham]

Excellent! Thanks Aaron - from someone who recently requested a Layout Skill Builder! Really nicely explained and now feel confident trying Layout out again. Looking forward to part 2! All the best, Steve

[porterwinston]

Yeah, That was super helpful. Simple process to follow. I need to learn more about how to process my model using Style Builder tools and will look at more of your instructional videos.

[RobMahan]

Thanks, Aaron, great info on prepping the model before sending it to LayOut!

I use SketchUp Pro to design furniture to build in my workshop. I would *really love* to see how you prep a furniture (or any mechanical / industrial design) model so that all the individual parts can be efficiently arranged, dimensioned, etc., in LayOut. It takes me a long time the way I approach model preparation for LayOut, putting each individual part on its own unique layer. An even bigger challenge for me is separating out just one part on its own layer when there are multiples of that part used throughout my design, which is often the case.

I have a sense that lots of folks who do other than architectural design with SketchUp would really benefit, too.

[danbrown]

Thank you! This was great. I want to use layout, but I always stumble on the best way to get my drawings in shape to be opened up in layout. This video provides a great starting point.

[glenellynrunner]

Thanks, Aaron, that was great! Can't wait for the next video about setting these scenes in Layout.

[andreistancu]

GREAT CONTENT! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS ON LAYOUT WORKFLOW! THANKS

[r]

Hello from France, great video. I'm waiting for the next one on Layout

[andrewdwight]

Even though I have been using Sketchup for donkeys years, I still learn something from your Videos, thanks Aaron. B)

[larapi]

Thank you, this was a great tutorial. Now my workflow to set up scenes is way more logical and efficient.

[bjbeatty]

Thanks Arron that is exactly the kind of information I've been looking for. Keep them coming.

[GEKNY]

That was realllly good!
Well done Sir!

[klimeji]

I dont like use hiden geometry. Layers and style settings works much better, imho. For example, I never have visible section cuts in my styles, also layers visibility managed by scenes is amazing. And for me is crucial to have scenes alligned - when I switch 1st adn 2nd floor, they must match in view (no transition nor anything else except active section cut). Nick Sonder is great in preparing SU for LO.

[willjimenez]

Great tutorial! I’d like to see your process on how you would create a plot plan from Sketchup to Layout.

[carsten.unverzagt]

Nice tips about the outliner and the interaction with hidden content!

[philandrawis]

very nice presentation however it would be nice if the headings were in numerical order as to where I can start and what to watch next - layout 1 layout 2 and so on -- any how thumbs up keep the good work