Google SketchUp is fun and innovative software for CAD design. This guide is for beginners and shows you how to get started with Google SketchUp.
Steps
Step 1. Start Google SketchUp and select a template
Step 2. Draw a rectangle as shown in the figure
Step 3. Use the Push / Pull tool to turn your rectangle into a 3D box
Step 4. Draw a second rectangle inside one of the faces of the box, preferably on the longer side
Use the Push / Pull tool to create a small door. When finished, delete the bottom line of the rectangle.
Step 5. Use the Circle tool to create windows on the sides of your box
Use the Selection tool to select the circles you just drew, then press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Step 6. Use the Push / Pull tool to increase the height of the building
Use the Line tool to select a point on the outline of your building. Click the midpoint of the upper side of your figure. Select the newly created point again and drag it down to draw a line connecting the point on the side of the building with the midpoint on the top side.
Step 7. Use the Push / Pull tool to push the drawn lines back until you see the word offset appear on the screen
Step 8. Access the Window menu and select the Materials item
Select the material categories Bricks and Claddings and then Roof Cladding to complete your building.