How do you show plan view in SketchUp?

Open LayOut and access your SketchUp model by selecting File > Insert. From here, simply right-click on the SketchUp window and select Scenes: “PLAN”.

What is a plan view?

: the appearance of an object as seen from above.

How do you write dimensions?

Here are some popular examples:

1. Boxes: Length x Width x Height (See below)
2. Bags: Width x Length (The width is always the dimension of the bag opening.)
3. Labels: Length x Width.

How do you read dimensions?

For example, a dimension of a rectangular room on a blueprint, 14′ 11″ X 13′ 10″ equates to a room size of 14 feet, 11-inches wide by 13 feet, 10-inches long. Dimensions are expressed as width by length by height or depth in three-dimensional space.

What is an end view?

A focus on the end goal or desired outcome. Although working on my thesis was overwhelming, I tried to keep the end in view and envisioned holding my degree. I don’t take these personnel decisions lightly—they are all made with the end in view.