Hey SketchUp Community!
Ready to take your models beyond the “flat world”? We are excited to announce that the SketchUp Sandbox Tools eLearning course is now live on Trimble Learns SketchUp Campus!
Stop Modeling on Flat Ground
Whether you are an architect, landscape designer, or hobbyist, the world isn’t flat—and your models shouldn’t be either. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to SketchUp’s native Sandbox tools, the essential suite for creating rolling terrain, organic forms, and complex landscapes.
What You’ll Learn
In about an hour, you’ll master the native tools that transform stagnant geometry into dynamic environments:
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From Contours: Turn existing topographic lines into 3D terrain meshes.
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From Scratch: Generate custom grid meshes from a blank canvas.
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The Smoove Tool: Sculpt and manipulate meshes with organic precision.
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Detailing: Use Add Detail and Flip Edges to refine and clean up your geometry.
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Architecture & Sites: Use the Stamp tool for building pads and the Drape tool for roads and paths.
Course Details
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Estimated Completion Time: ~1 hour (Efficient & Impactful!)
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Focus: Native SketchUp tools for organic and landscape geometry.
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Access Link:
Start Learning Sandbox Tools Here
Why take this course?
While there are many extensions out there, mastering the native Sandbox tools ensures you have a lightweight, powerful solution built right into SketchUp.
Happy Modeling!
The SketchUp Team