# \#beginner **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/beginner/647.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Beginner and architecture student help to make an irregular roof](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/beginner-and-architecture-student-help-to-make-an-irregular-roof/320303)
**Author:** [@thayssantiago79](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/thayssantiago79)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/beginner-and-architecture-student-help-to-make-an-irregular-roof/320303 "2025-03-23T16:29:38Z")
Hi guys I’m starting to use sketchup now in college and I need to make an uneven roof, but I have no idea how to make this roof. If you can help me, I will be extremely grateful! --- ## [Model won't stop rotating with the orbit camera](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/model-wont-stop-rotating-with-the-orbit-camera/293060)
**Author:** [@michal\_rafal](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/michal_rafal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/model-wont-stop-rotating-with-the-orbit-camera/293060 "2024-10-06T15:11:29Z")
Hello, I am new to sketchup and i just made my first model- a crappy little wooden house. However, when i saved the file and then opened it again, the model was slightly rotated in relation to the world axis. When I’m… --- ## [Sketchup New User under existing one with 3D Warehouse](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-new-user-under-existing-one-with-3d-warehouse/254109)
**Author:** [@Jake23](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Jake23)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-new-user-under-existing-one-with-3d-warehouse/254109 "2024-01-05T09:38:03Z")
Hi All, I have no clue if this has already been answered so sorry If I’m repeating what other people have said! When you create a 3D Warehouse it is either Public or Private, no in between you can’t personally select w… --- ## [Opening Tutorial](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/opening-tutorial/242700)
**Author:** [@lisarianne](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/lisarianne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/opening-tutorial/242700 "2023-09-24T19:41:00Z")
When I first signed up and started using SketchUp, the program took me through a quick in-app tutorial introducing all the tools step by step. That was a year ago. I haven’t used it since and am coming back to the progra… --- ## [Open Cutlist Extension - Using Ruby Code](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/open-cutlist-extension-using-ruby-code/230315)
**Author:** [@mattstrobel1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mattstrobel1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/open-cutlist-extension-using-ruby-code/230315 "2023-05-19T04:22:14Z")
Hey folks! Complete noob at ruby code. Like so new that I just heard the phrase for the first time like 3 days ago. I work at a custom furniture shop and I’m trying to overhaul our design and pricing process. I’ve opte… --- ## [Getting slightly non-perpendicular angles when only drawing with rectangles: how?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/getting-slightly-non-perpendicular-angles-when-only-drawing-with-rectangles-how/210000)
**Author:** [@dyungim](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dyungim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/getting-slightly-non-perpendicular-angles-when-only-drawing-with-rectangles-how/210000 "2022-10-08T13:51:23Z")
I’m literally just moving flat rectangles around inside another flat rectangle, with each rectangle as a group, and I’m still getting nearly-but-non-perpendicular angles. How is this possible? Length snapping is off. --- ## [I condensed everything I know about SketchUp into 10 minutes](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-condensed-everything-i-know-about-sketchup-into-10-minutes/201866)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-condensed-everything-i-know-about-sketchup-into-10-minutes/201866 "2022-06-24T20:13:41Z")
I just published a SketchUp tutorial for beginners using SketchUp Free. I wanted to pack as much value into the video as possible, while keeping it within 10 minutes. I cover all the basics and even get to explaining fun… --- ## [Confusing .skp?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/confusing-skp/198702)
**Author:** [@1800cc](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/1800cc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/confusing-skp/198702 "2022-05-16T22:22:16Z")
Greetings I finally have a little time to bounce around in SU. I have downloaded an .skp file from a woodworking site and I find it a bit confusing to navigate and would like to know if anyone else finds it the same or … --- ## [Outlines of non-visible geometry showing](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/outlines-of-non-visible-geometry-showing/187144)
**Author:** [@michaelartichoke](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/michaelartichoke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/outlines-of-non-visible-geometry-showing/187144 "2022-01-18T20:01:26Z")
Hello! I’ve been working on a project for a couple of hours now and everything has been working fine up until a few minutes ago. I was editing a component on my build and when I clicked an empty space to stop editing t… --- ## [Beginner Sketchup Question - Ceiling Error](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/beginner-sketchup-question-ceiling-error/183088)
**Author:** [@Melspace](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Melspace)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/beginner-sketchup-question-ceiling-error/183088 "2021-12-03T14:24:44Z")
Hello! I’m a beginner and have been stuck for several hours on this problem. Thanks in advance for your patience with my question! I’ve read many posts but haven’t found a solution. I was working to build my ceiling but… --- ## [SketchUp Warehouse usage and copyright](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-warehouse-usage-and-copyright/148005)
**Author:** [@djr](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/djr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-warehouse-usage-and-copyright/148005 "2021-01-06T16:39:15Z")
Hi there all, Stupid question but I need to use some warehouse objects for an assignment for school but need to make it looks like it is made not downloaded. Are there some files I need to edit or names maybe, changing … --- ## [9 Worst Beginner Mistakes (According to the Experts)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/9-worst-beginner-mistakes-according-to-the-experts/140504)
**Author:** [@Whaat](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Whaat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/9-worst-beginner-mistakes-according-to-the-experts/140504 "2020-10-29T13:13:45Z")
Hey, just wanted to share a project that we’ve been working on in collaboration with some well-known experts in the community including Aaron Dietzen, Dave Richards, Justin Geis, Matt Donley, and more. It’s a free PDF e… --- ## [Opacity Query](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/opacity-query/135125)
**Author:** [@Gambit1870](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Gambit1870)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/opacity-query/135125 "2020-09-01T23:23:01Z")
Hi, New to sketch up and slowly finding my way around the operations and different techniques, I am designing an outdoor kitchen/BBQ area and for some reason the design is now semi transparent. I’m not sure how or why t… --- ## [How to Extrude non-standard shape](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-extrude-non-standard-shape/129889)
**Author:** [@ElToro](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ElToro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-extrude-non-standard-shape/129889 "2020-07-01T02:42:45Z")
Complete Beginner here and have been watching you tube videos to learn the tool. However I haven’t been able to resolve this issue on the web-based free tool. My backyard is sloped on two dimensions, front to back (slop… --- ## [Materials and Objects Disappearing When Orbiting or Panning (Not Clipped or Missing Faces Issue)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/materials-and-objects-disappearing-when-orbiting-or-panning-not-clipped-or-missing-faces-issue/127088)
**Author:** [@vik4christys](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vik4christys)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/materials-and-objects-disappearing-when-orbiting-or-panning-not-clipped-or-missing-faces-issue/127088 "2020-05-30T17:02:16Z")
Hi Everyone, I hope you all are well. I was wondering if someone could help me with an issue I am facing in SketchUp. When I orbit or pan, my materials becomes plan colors and also objects disappear. I have attached two… --- ## [Displaying a description in a Scene](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/displaying-a-description-in-a-scene/126028)
**Author:** [@vik4christys](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vik4christys)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/displaying-a-description-in-a-scene/126028 "2020-05-20T17:33:32Z")
Hi Everyone, I hope you all are doing well. Is there a way I could display a description in SketchUp Viewer when a scene is pressed. Basically, when I click a scene I would like a description text to appear on my scene… --- ## [Help! Lines and more Beginner](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-lines-and-more-beginner/120930)
**Author:** [@Iamcandelita](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Iamcandelita)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-lines-and-more-beginner/120930 "2020-04-05T04:24:12Z")
Hi, I am a graphic designer student and have to design a stand. I have so many problems but for now I need to know how to fix this. When I erase that (1), the entire rectangle dissapears (2). The same with the other li… --- ## [I can't draw equally distanced windows (beginner)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-cant-draw-equally-distanced-windows-beginner/120853)
**Author:** [@God](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/God)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-cant-draw-equally-distanced-windows-beginner/120853 "2020-04-04T10:00:14Z")
Hello, How can I draw equally distanced windows in this space? I want 3 windows. It took me very long time to draw the front windows. Thank you. caelus.skp (214.3 KB) --- ## [Help, I can't pull up the lines (beginner)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-i-cant-pull-up-the-lines-beginner/120820)
**Author:** [@God](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/God)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-i-cant-pull-up-the-lines-beginner/120820 "2020-04-03T20:44:22Z")
Hello, Can someone explain me why I can’t pull up the lines in the attached file? And why sometimes I can’t push? It is very annoying… Error: “Cannot push/pull curved or smoothed surfaces” I succedly built a shop but … --- ## [White Patches on Surfaces - Beginner Query](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/white-patches-on-surfaces-beginner-query/119573)
**Author:** [@vik4christys](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vik4christys)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/white-patches-on-surfaces-beginner-query/119573 "2020-03-23T00:58:56Z")
Hi Everyone, I am a rookie in this program. Therefore, I was wondering if someone could explain why the issue mentioned below occurs and how to fix it. I placed a rectangle on a surface such as a square on a floor or w… --- ## [Offset tool click-release-click mode vs click-drag-release](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-tool-click-release-click-mode-vs-click-drag-release/102144)
**Author:** [@fostandy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/fostandy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/offset-tool-click-release-click-mode-vs-click-drag-release/102144 "2019-11-21T23:16:54Z")
I have a lot of trouble using the offset tool in click-release-click mode. A lot of the time when I single click, it acts like a click-drag-release except with basically no drag. Placing the offset pretty much where I si… --- ## [Why does the measurement show a negative number](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-does-the-measurement-show-a-negative-number/92260)
**Author:** [@1800cc](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/1800cc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-does-the-measurement-show-a-negative-number/92260 "2019-04-01T20:08:03Z")
I don’t understand why this measurement shows a negative number --- ## [Have I finally got it](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/have-i-finally-got-it/92143)
**Author:** [@1800cc](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/1800cc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/have-i-finally-got-it/92143 "2019-03-30T23:53:22Z")
have I finally got the idea of making a half lap ?? --- ## [Beginner: Window bug. Outer wall disappears](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/beginner-window-bug-outer-wall-disappears/87929)
**Author:** [@DonFranco](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DonFranco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/beginner-window-bug-outer-wall-disappears/87929 "2019-02-12T11:02:43Z")
Hello, When I try to push a window in a wall (as learned in the tutorial section), it doesn’t disappear. When I delete the part of the window, the outerwall gets deleted as well. How can I prevent this from happening? … --- ## [SketchUp for Schools introduction lessons](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-for-schools-introduction-lessons/85592)
**Author:** [@kfurie](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/kfurie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-for-schools-introduction-lessons/85592 "2019-01-19T20:44:42Z")
Hello everyone, My name is Karina and I am a teacher in Sweden. I have just started teaching my classes SketchUp for my Wood work lessons. They are loving it and it is going really well. I am a completely new learner so… --- ## [Basic help needed please](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/basic-help-needed-please/84379)
**Author:** [@1800cc](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/1800cc)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/basic-help-needed-please/84379 "2018-12-31T22:57:05Z")
G’day After a long time away from SU I find myself back at it (unfortunately for those that help). My apologies first off as I will be asking questions that I am sure I have asked previously but as I have not been usin… --- ## [Online Courses UK](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/online-courses-uk/76416)
**Author:** [@SarahC](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/SarahC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/online-courses-uk/76416 "2018-09-07T14:32:10Z")
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could recommend the best online courses that I could follow to learn sketch up quickly for interior design? I can see there are lots of free tutorials online but it is hard to jump from on… --- ## [Stop surfaces connecting](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/stop-surfaces-connecting/60118)
**Author:** [@Helmberger](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Helmberger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/stop-surfaces-connecting/60118 "2018-01-21T15:15:04Z")
Sorry that might be obvious but after following the Getting Started, I am still not clear on a very easy point. It is a very nice feature that I can draw on a surface and then extrude and do similar things. But how do I … --- ## [There are a few things which I'm finding confusing - please help?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/there-are-a-few-things-which-im-finding-confusing-please-help/54691)
**Author:** [@penguin\_k](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/penguin_k)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/there-are-a-few-things-which-im-finding-confusing-please-help/54691 "2017-11-08T23:52:13Z")
So I recently downloaded Sketchup Make 2017 (Pro trial epxired) and there’s something I don’t understand: Let’s say I have a flat, 2D rectangle. I want to put some cylinders on top of this rectangle and I want the botto… --- ## [Problems with using the rectangle tool](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problems-with-using-the-rectangle-tool/54738)
**Author:** [@Bartek](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Bartek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problems-with-using-the-rectangle-tool/54738 "2017-11-08T16:35:15Z")
Whenever I use a rectangle tool to fill up any shape its not working as it should be. Instead of filling up the shape it snaps and then makes a line across two corners of my shape. Also, I use sketch up 2015 pro due to … [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/beginner/647.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=beginner)