Using SketchUp for framing plans/layout on site

Yes, this is my basic reaction. It’s not enough for someone to put all the information in there and then not point you to what’s important. As an example, see this post. Most of the floor framing is straightforward stuff, but the detail to squeeze a steel column, and weirdly sized rim joists onto a little patch of concrete column had to be worked out to a fraction of an inch. It’s up to the guy who figures it all out to communicate what’s needed clearly enough not to slow down the carpentry crew.

There are ways to use Tags and Scenes so that certain stuff is isolated and you can get to it with one click.

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