SketchUp’s most important and frequently used tools are found in the Large Tool Set (View > Toolbars; check Large Tool Set). These tools include:

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Select [spacebar] Selects objects.

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Paint Bucket [B] Applies colors and/or materials.

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Eraser [E] Erases objects.

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Rectangle [R] Draws rectangles.

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Line (Pencil) [L] Draws lines.

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Move [M] Moves objects.

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Push/Pull [P] Pushes and pulls faces of objects.

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Tape Measure [T] Measure distances and create guide lines.

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Orbit [O] Orbits the view of the model.

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Hand [H] Pans the view of the model.

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Zoom [Z] Zooms the view of the model.

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MENU COMMANDS. Commonly used menu commands include:

File > Import. Import reference files (.dwg, .dxf, .3ds, .stl, .jpg, others).
File > Export. Export 3D or 2D copies in other formats (.dwg, .dxf, .mxs).
Edit > Make Group. Group objects together to prevent their modification.
View > Toolbars. Control the visibility of toolbars.
View > Face Style. Control the visibility of object faces.
Plugins > Maxwell > Maxwell Fire (if installed). Realtime feedback of rendered image.

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VIEW COMMANDS. The Views toolbar (View > Toolbars; check Views) includes these important tools:

Iso: 

Top: 

Front: 

Right: 

Back: 

Left: 

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