Although I eventually switched majors to Information Technology, I started college as a Mechanical Engineering major. So back in 1968 I took the requisite mechanical drawing classes, with T-square and pencil, of course. My career was in software development, albeit for financial applications, and I've managed IT shops for some of the largest financial institutions. So to say I am computer literate would be an understatement.
But I've tried to use Sketchup (free version) a few times, with less than stellar results. I've used the learning tutorials, and I can follow those pretty well. When I get off on my own, I usually run into problems. Like the last time, the "Follow Me" tool was apparently following someone else. I get frustrated, give up, and go back to rough hand drawing. I think it would be helpful to be able to use a CAD program, and I'd like to learn Sketchup.
For those of you who are using Sketchup, how did you learn it? How long did it take you to get good? Any tips you have will be appreciated.
- Frustrated in Forked RIver
But I've tried to use Sketchup (free version) a few times, with less than stellar results. I've used the learning tutorials, and I can follow those pretty well. When I get off on my own, I usually run into problems. Like the last time, the "Follow Me" tool was apparently following someone else. I get frustrated, give up, and go back to rough hand drawing. I think it would be helpful to be able to use a CAD program, and I'd like to learn Sketchup.
For those of you who are using Sketchup, how did you learn it? How long did it take you to get good? Any tips you have will be appreciated.
- Frustrated in Forked RIver
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