SketchUp Scenes, Layers, and Tags Flashcards

What is a 'Scene' in SketchUp?

Answer: A saved camera position and model state that can be recalled or used for animation

Scenes save the current camera position, visibility settings, style, and other properties so they can be recalled instantly or used to create animated transitions.

Where do you add and manage Scenes in SketchUp?

Answer: Window > Scenes

The Scenes panel is accessed via Window > Scenes and allows you to add, delete, reorder, rename, and configure what each scene saves.

In SketchUp 2020 and later, what replaced the term 'Layers' in the interface?

Answer: Tags

SketchUp renamed 'Layers' to 'Tags' starting in version 2020 to better reflect their purpose as visibility-control labels rather than true isolation layers.

What is the recommended best practice for using Tags in SketchUp?

Answer: Keep all raw geometry on Tag0 and assign Tags only to groups and components

Best practice is to leave raw edges and faces on Tag0 (Untagged) and assign visibility-controlling tags only to groups and components to avoid geometry fragmentation.

How do you create an animated presentation from Scenes in SketchUp?

Answer: File > Export > Animation

File > Export > Animation renders the scene transitions as a video or image sequence, using the scene order and transition settings you have configured.

What does the Scene 'Delay' setting control in SketchUp's animation export?

Answer: How long the camera pauses on each scene before transitioning

The Scene Delay setting defines how many seconds the camera holds still on each scene before beginning the transition to the next one.