SketchUp Powers Theatre Scenic Design - Google SketchUp Workshop: Modeling, Visualizing, and Illustrating - page 164

The centerline section is created as follows: I create a section plane at the
centerline in SketchUp. I then go to File, Export, 2D Image, and select .dwg file.
I open the .dwg file in AutoCAD and finalize the drawing.
Step 10: Final Design Approved - Elevation Drawings
to Be Created
Objective : Create technical drawings.
Data : SketchUp model.
Tools : SketchUp Pro, AutoCAD.
I exported the components from SketchUp into my project folder
called Set Elements. Each set piece was processed separately. I selected
Camera > Parallel Projection. I then opened each component as a new
model and exported plan, side, front, and section views, each as a separate
.dwg file. I then imported each .dwg file into AutoCAD and arranged the
elevation drawings.
SketchUp also allows the exporting of isometric views to AutoCAD for more
complicated pieces and better communication with the technical director.
Simply select the Iso View Command, go to File option, and select Export
from the drop-down menu; further, select 2D Graphic, destination folder, and
Export Type as AutoCAD DWG.
Step 11: Final Design Approved - Paint Elevations and
Color Samples to Be Created
Objective : Create guidelines for the scenic artist.
Data : SketchUp model.
Tools : SketchUp Pro, Photoshop, brushes and paint.
FiG 9.8 Show pictures.