For example, a rectangular face is bound by four edges that are connected together at right angles.

It’s as simple as that.

Just click to start extruding, move your mouse, and click again to stop.

you’re free to Push/Pull a rectangle into a box.

Or draw the outline of a staircase and Push/Pull it into 3D.

Want to make a window?

Push/Pull a hole through your wall.

SketchUp is known for being easy to use, and Push/Pull is the reason why.

Because you’re working on a computer, everything you create in SketchUp has a precise dimension.

Windows, doors, trees, chairs and millions of other things benefit from this behavior.

Section Planes can be moved, rotated and even animated using SketchUp’s Scenes feature.

Need to create an animation?

Just create a few Scenes and click a button.

Click with Position Camera to “be standing” anywhere in your model.

Use Look Around to turn your virtual head.

Need a building site for your project?

Import a scaled aerial photograph, including topography, directly from Google Earth to SketchUp by clicking one button.

Want to see your SketchUp model in context in Google Earth?

Click another button, and it’s possible for you to.

Anyone can use SketchUp to build models which can be seen by anyone in Google Earth.

Sandbox tools: Work on terrain

SketchUp’s Sandbox tools let you create, optimize and alter 3D terrain.

Why build something when it’s possible for you to download it for free?

Have a piece of furniture in 3DS format that you’d like to use?

Import it in, then keep on truckin'.