Hey SketchUp Community!
Stop spending hours modeling background assets from scratch and let generative AI do the heavy lifting. We are excited to announce that the SketchUp Generate Object eLearning course is now officially live on Trimble Learn’s SketchUp Campus!
Instantly Create Custom 3D Assets
Ready to explore SketchUp’s newest AI capabilities? The Generate Object feature allows you to automatically create custom 3D assets—complete with realistic materials—using nothing but simple images or text prompts.
Designed specifically for beginners, this course gives you a practical roadmap for generating context elements, site entourage, and background objects in seconds. You’ll learn exactly when to deploy this AI tool, how to feed it the right data for the best results, and how to manage your new creations efficiently.
What the Course Covers:
In just about an hour, you will master the fundamentals of text- and image-to-3D generation:
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AI Use Cases & Limitations: Understand exactly where the Generate Object tool excels and how to strategically use it for background elements.
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Image Selection: Learn how to pick and format the ideal 2D source images to ensure crisp, high-quality 3D geometry.
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Dual Generation Workflows: Master the step-by-step process for both image-based and text-prompt-based 3D generation.
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Asset Management: Learn how to easily navigate the Generated Object Gallery to locate, download, and organize your new models.
Course Details
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Estimated Time: ~1 Hour (Quick & Impactful)
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Format: Self-paced eLearning
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Access Link:
Enroll in the Generate Object Course Here
Why take this course?
Populating a scene with trees, furniture, or street details shouldn’t slow down your core design workflow. Learning how to properly guide SketchUp’s native AI ensures you can build rich, contextual environments in a fraction of the time.
Happy Modeling!
The SketchUp Team