Course code Arhi2026
Credit points 2.25
Computer Skills I
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for laboratory classes16
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developers
Lilita Ozola
Dr. sc. ing.
Dainis Petzāls
Mg. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The course is designed for acquiring the basic skills for use of program Google Sketchup. Understanding the Sketcup interface, modifying the parameters of environment. Using coordinate systems. Creating drawing objects. Using the osnap options. Editing methods: selection of objects, editing commands, object properties toolbar. Dimensioning the drawing. Components. Layers. Working in three-dimensional space. Use of Rendering tools.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge on regularities of geometry needed for effective work in program, understanding of three main categories of the program: setting variables, commands, regimes.
• Skills: good for design of drawings in plane and basics in 3D modelling.
• Competence for effective choice of program tools in order to achieve the result expected – models of correct geometry and impressive design.
Compulsory reading
1. Roskes Bonnie. Google SketchUp 8 hands-on: basic exercises :a collection of exercises, tips and tricks that will get you up and running, and creating just about anything, in Google SketchUp, Free or Pro versions. West Caldwell, NJ: Conceptual Product Development, 2010. 392 p.
2. Roskes Bonnie. Google SketchUp 8 hands-on: advanced exercises :exercises, tips, and tricks that will help take your designs, models, and presentations to a whole new level. [West Caldwell, NJ] : Conceptual Product Development, 2010. 372 p.
3. Training [tiešsaiste] [skatīts16.04.2013.]. Pieejams: http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/training/
Further reading
1. Robin de Jongh. Sketchup 7.1 for Architectural visualization 2010. 408 p.