Sketchup for Web: How can I start out in 2D to get my dimensions drawn (or how to look straight down in 3D)?

SketchUp for Web
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I try using the 3D rotating tool to change my perspective to where I can look straight down but it takes forever. All I want to do is just draw my 2D dimensions for an L-shaped workshop.

Thanks,
Bill

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Go to the Views panel on the right side and select Parallel Projection or not and Top view.

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You can work in normal perspective view with an oblique angle and model, too. You aren’t required to use a 2D view for starting your model.

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Excellent! Thank you!

Bill

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One further tip: if you go to that top/orthographic view and then click the + button in the Views panel, you can create a Scene for your SketchUp model. This will jump you back to that top “2D” drawing camera angle whenever you need.

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Thank you so much i have been searching for this option for avery long long time.
Apperciate your effort1

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Also thanks! New user and working on basic room floor plans for my house for furniture spacing, it gets a little overwhelming for a simple task.