SKETCHFRAMER
COURSE
"URBAN HOUSE"
Model Preparation
1. Import the DWG file and organize the graphic information
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Import the DWG file into the SketchUp model.
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Once imported, separate the floor plans within the model to work in an organized way.
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Explode the geometry (right-click > Explode).
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Select the elements of each floor and group them (G) individually.
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TIP: This will allow you to handle each level independently and avoid interference between lines or elements.
2. Create SketchFramer objects from each floor plan
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Right-click on each group and select:
SketchFramer > Create custom element. -
Then rename the elements from their properties to clearly identify which level they correspond to:
a. Wall Plan GF
b. Wall Plan UF
c. Parapet Plan
Creating Levels
1. Click on the Levels icon to access the configuration panel.
2. In the window that opens, create all the project levels that will serve as reference to position the different model objects. Use the attached section as reference:
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Enter the name of the corresponding level (for example: Ground Floor, Upper Floor, Roof, etc.).
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In the Z Option field, select CUSTOM.
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In the Z field, enter the elevation at which the level will be located in the model.
