Becca’s Hierarchy of Modeling and the Designer’s Modeling Approach

Allow us to present Becca’s Modeling Hierarchy. What exactly is this hierarchy? It’s a structured sequence of 10 steps to follow whenever you modify a SketchUp object. Using this process creates a rhythm your fingers will memorize until it becomes second nature.

This chapter further explores fundamental concepts relevant to the design realm. We’ll delve into key toolbars (referred to as panels on macOS) essential for your daily modeling tasks. These include Scenes, Tags, Entity Info, and the Large Tool Set, all of which enhance your efficiency and precision.

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Becca’s Hierarchy of Modeling: 10 steps for modifying an object
• What are tags? How are they used?
• Creating a client-worthy scene
• Using the Large Tool Set and other trays