4 Ways to CREATE DETAILS in Layout (SketchUp to Layout Tutorial)

In this video, learn 4 different ways to create different kinds of details for your Layout plans from your SketchUp models.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTKmwiTEdQ8
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I wanted to talk about a couple different ways you can display details in your layout documents.

  1. The first way is obviously the easiest – simply create a 3D view of your detail, then import that viewport into Layout (Detail Credit – Metal Coping Detail by International Masonry Institute). One thing to note if you do this is that you can only set it to a scale if you turn your perspective view off.
    These details can actually be very helpful for contractors as they show/indicate in a 3D space how the assembly actually looks.

  2. Option 2 – Model your detail in SketchUp, then create a 2D view and import into Layout. This works in a very similar manner to if you were to create a building elevation. Simply create your view, then save and create a workspace with your scene.
  3. Option 3 – Draw your details directly in Layout. I find this option to be a bit clunky – I’m not a giant fan of the way things inference in Layout, but you can directly draw within a model in layout with the “Make Scaled Drawing” option. Simply select your scale and start drawing.
  4. Option 4 – You can also adjust your details that you get out of SketchUp by drawing over them to allow for patterns, hatching, and other information.

I’m also going to link to a couple videos from SketchUp and Nick Sonder where he talks about creating details. If you’re looking for more layout resources, make sure to check out www.thesketchupessentials.com/layout.

About Justin Geis

Hi, I'm Justin Geis, and I'm the founder of The SketchUp Essentials. I started using SketchUp as part of my work as a general contractor in 2008. I quickly realized the power of the software and started using it for personal projects. I started The SketchUp Essentials as a place to share easy to follow SketchUp tutorials and tips to help everyone harness the power of 3D Modeling in their lives. When not working with SketchUp, I enjoy playing soccer and spending time with my wife and our two dogs.