Is SketchUp the right tool for breaking down parts of a 3d object?

Most folks find the video tutorials are the easiest way to learn SketchUp.
There’s practically no end to learning resources, some* of which are built into the SketchUp user interface.

*Instructor (Click … Window > Instructor)
http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/114972

*Status Bar (Located at the bottom of the SketchUp drawing area)
http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/70066

• Learning SketchUp
http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/36207

• Quick Reference Card
http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/116693

• Getting Started Guide
http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/95079

• Concepts Guide
http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/115426

• SketchUp User’s Guide
http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/116174

• SketchUp Knowledge Center
http://help.sketchup.com/en

• SketchUp Training Videos (latest)

• SketchUp Training Videos (older)

• SketchUp Training Videos (SketchUp site)
http://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos/58

• Aidan Chopra Video Tutorials

•The SketchUp Sage and SUWiki

• Trimble SketchUp Help Forum
http://forums.sketchup.com/

• SketchUcation Community Forums
http://sketchucation.com/forums/

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