SketchUp Layout and Presentation Flashcards

What does the 'Send to LayOut' button in SketchUp do?

Answer: Opens LayOut and creates a new document with the current model already inserted as a viewport

The 'Send to LayOut' button (File > Send to LayOut) launches LayOut and automatically inserts the current SketchUp model as a linked viewport on a new document page.

In LayOut, what is a 'Master Page' used for?

Answer: It holds repeating elements like borders, logos, and title blocks that appear on multiple sheets

Master Pages in LayOut contain elements that need to appear consistently across many document pages, such as company logos, sheet borders, and title block information.

What does the 'Preserve Scale on Resize' option do when resizing a viewport in LayOut?

Answer: Keeps the drawing scale constant while changing the viewport frame size

With this option enabled, resizing the viewport frame only changes the frame size while the drawing scale remains unchanged, cropping the view rather than zooming it.

How do you change which SketchUp Scene a viewport displays in LayOut?

Answer: Right-click the viewport > SketchUp Model > Select Scene from the dropdown

Right-clicking a viewport in LayOut and accessing the SketchUp Model panel allows you to choose any saved scene from the linked .skp file to display in that viewport.

Which tool in LayOut allows you to add a text callout with a leader line pointing to a specific part of the model?

Answer: Label tool

The Label tool in LayOut creates a text annotation with an attached leader line that you can point to any location on a viewport or drawing sheet.

What happens to a LayOut viewport if you move or rename the source SketchUp .skp file?

Answer: LayOut shows a broken link warning and the viewport displays as missing until the reference is relinked

LayOut uses a file path reference to the .skp file; if the file is moved or renamed, the link breaks and LayOut displays an error, requiring you to relink the reference.