Organize SketchUp Models Effectively ๐ ๏ธ
Learn to tidy up SketchUp models with proper grouping and toggling in this essential workflow guide. Enroll now!

TheSketchUpEssentials
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In this video, I show my full workflow for grouping and togging objects in a SketchUp model, including when to group, how to move objects between groups, and the benefits in Layout from modeling in this way!
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SKETCHUP BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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MY CURRENT FAVORITE SKETCHUP PLUGINS AND EXTENSIONS
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:16 - Why model organization is important
1:14 - Setting up my grid
1:36 - Creating exterior walls and how to properly group and tag
2:40 - Why grouping before extruding is important
4:09 - Why toggling tags on and off is important
5:54 - Grouping and tagging guides
6:17 - Adding structure to your model
8:02 - Struggling with editing groups? Try Fade rest of model!
10:04 - Cutting holes in grouped objects
13:44 - Modeling windows and grouping / tagging
16:15 - Why tagging groups of objects instead of individual objects is important
17:08 - Using tags to access hard to reach areas
17:54 - How to move an object into a group
18:28 - Using groups and tags for Layout
19:57 - Setting up floor plans for lineweights in Layout
http://www.thesketchupessentials.com/course
In this video, I show my full workflow for grouping and togging objects in a SketchUp model, including when to group, how to move objects between groups, and the benefits in Layout from modeling in this way!
MY SKETCHUP MODELING PC SETUP
https://kit.co/TheSketchUpEssentials/sketchup-modeling-and-youtube-creation-kit
SKETCHUP BOOKS AND RESOURCES
https://kit.co/TheSketchUpEssentials/sketchup-books-and-resources
MY CURRENT FAVORITE SKETCHUP PLUGINS AND EXTENSIONS
https://kit.co/TheSketchUpEssentials/my-current-favorite-sketchup-extensions
(Affiliate Links)
PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE
Check Us Out On -
Website - http://www.thesketchupessentials.com
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/easysketchup
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/thesketchupessentials
Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/easysketchup/
Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:16 - Why model organization is important
1:14 - Setting up my grid
1:36 - Creating exterior walls and how to properly group and tag
2:40 - Why grouping before extruding is important
4:09 - Why toggling tags on and off is important
5:54 - Grouping and tagging guides
6:17 - Adding structure to your model
8:02 - Struggling with editing groups? Try Fade rest of model!
10:04 - Cutting holes in grouped objects
13:44 - Modeling windows and grouping / tagging
16:15 - Why tagging groups of objects instead of individual objects is important
17:08 - Using tags to access hard to reach areas
17:54 - How to move an object into a group
18:28 - Using groups and tags for Layout
19:57 - Setting up floor plans for lineweights in Layout
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Feb 14, 2025
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