Super Simple 2D Plans – and why I don't use Sketchup! [Video #383]
Super Simple 2D Plans – and why I don't use Sketchup! [Video #383]
Hi everyone. You know every time I show a set of plans in a video, I get two kind of comments – what #software do I use to make them, and why don’t I use #Sketchup? So in this video I explain why I don’t use Sketchup, and I take you through the most recent set of client #drawings, one rectangle at a time. Enjoy!
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Thank for the video I am going to look in to 2D drawings. As I’m going to make some under stair storage thanks again and keep it coming
What program are you using
I wish all software was explained like this
Been trying to find something like this for ages! Too man 🙌🏼
For me personally Sketchup is king when it comes to furniture designing, especially one offs. However, I have used it since it first was released and so I know every shortcut command and trick needed to really speed things up. I always recommend it to people but always get the same feedback – "I gave up as I just couldn’t use it!". So a lot of effort needs investing into learning SU, but once learnt it’s in a league of it’s own.
I seen you using a planer/thickness machine.
I have one from HBM and it has started to not plane flat, and ideas what may be wrong.
Thanks in advance😊
Great video. Omnigraffle is also pretty good for Mac, and also available on iPad.
I find it’s horses for courses, nothing beats the simplicity of 2d, my partner needs to see a 3D version of a piece of furniture to visualise it. And you are right, Peter "will it be that colour?" and similar questions are exactly what happens!
Peter’s simple, concise, and direct approach is so very effective. I have learned so much from your videos, Peter. Thank you for them. The canonical Windows version of Peter’s Mac-based software is Adobe Illustrator. That is a pricey package. A superb, low-cost ($50 US) alternative to Illustrator is Affinity Designer (https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/). Affinity Designer works almost exactly like Illustrator and the Mac software that Peter used. Highly recommended for Windows (Affinity Designer is also available for the Mac and the iPad). I am in no way affiliated with Affinity–I’m just a happy user.
Tks!
Hi Peter. I got very excited when I saw your video but am I right in thinking this is only for apple computers or is there anything for windows 10.
James
Glad I found your channel. Love your approach. Your exacting standards are to be admired. Brilliant
Having been bowled over by the simplicity of the Graphic software and how you used it Peter, imagine my disappointment to find it’s only for Apple users. A post below suggests Inkscape is similar, but after a quick trawl through youtube, Inkscape doesn’t strike me as being as straight forward to use as Graphic (but maybe it is?) – ho hum, back to the search engine to see if something good for Windows users jumps out at me in the way Graphic did.
For years I’ve used Word for simple diagrams. Even in scientific reports and proposals. I started to learn Sketchup but found it a steep learning curve and no longer free.
Note: If you do email it, remember to delete the dimentions layer first.
Hi Peter, take a look at Catchbook (don’t know if it’s available for Mac).
Inkscape is similar, is open-source (free) and runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. 😉
I’m amateur in every aspect but Sketchup is plain simple and powerful with addons. Great channel sir, learned a lot from you. For simple wardrobe and other design, cut list and all just buy Polyboard, best software and easy to use.
Great video. Thanks. SketchUp has fried my brain for years. 🤦♂️👍🏻
PERFECT! This is exactly what I need. Well done
I cannot find I draw
sorry , a bit off subject but what is the music in your video at the end ? Thanks
less than 2 min in and I already thumbs up’d.
As a designer, builder, creator – starting simple and worrying about complicated details later is a big plus.
Great video! You said that doing this in SketchUp takes a lot of time and me being curious by nature I actually tried to see how fast I can do what you did here, same dimensions, normal speed work, but 3D modeling in SketchUp Pro 2021 and it took me exactly 6 minutes and I added a backsplash board too 😀 I think it’s fast enough and it’s a 3D model, what do you think? Still a lot of time spent?
Hi. Thanks for the tips. Does anyone have a link to the software Graphic? Thanks in advance.
Would be nice to leave Links to these various design programs. Saves me from treasure hunting for them and most likely stumbling upon some sketchy website with a sketcy download button
Great video thanks 👍🏼
Link to Graphics? Plse.
I will try this, could not get on with sketch up,,
Where can I get this program?
As an ex Draughtsman who worked with a drawing board I prefer 2D but I had to progress to Auto Cad, Auto Desk is or was a basic version of Auto Cad. So Peter your demo of Graphic was interesting, keep it simple if it works for you. I am almost 75 years old now so simple is good, I used Draftsight at one time but it is more complicated than I need. I also have an iMac, so to see it working on yours has prompted me to get this program. Thank you for your videos you always take time to explain very clearly!
So basically a 2D line drawing that you could as easily make in SketchUps LayOut with sketch to scale. But in that package you also get the 3D modellering.
I use paint…
Please spend 60min to learn fusion. You’ll thank me later!
Auto CAD LT for me.
Interesting… also, the software looks like a copy of Corel paint shop pro
Cool! I use PowerPoint of all hints, and it works really well for me
Very Nice I use Figma.com for my vector layouts I find it much faster than any other native mac app and I can share the files directly with clients
Basically they’ve almost copied the interface and commands from Illustrator.
Seems a bit of an hassle to use compared to Fusion 360 which I personally use for my things. Note that I don’t do much wood working stuff, but I modeled my diy router table with it. For me it’s better for visualization as I can easily import or at least do mockup of, let’s say my router model into work space and visualize that I have enough to use ie. speed controls, switches and so on. I’ve F’d up so many times by going full into without planning properly beforehand. Also note that I’m not saying that 2D drawings aren’t valid. They’re vital at manufacturing, but for design I 100% prefer 3D these days.
Nice video, thank you for showing how easy it can be. No need to complicate things.
One question though, when you draw the dimensions it says, in the left corner, "line tool" with coordinates and then "type" with three buttons and it appears one of them is a dimension line with arrows and all. Is it something you have tried or am I seeing thing wrong?
Brilliant, you have a real knack for cutting through the clag. Thanks!
It’s frustrating because you don’t name the program that you’re actually recommending
On a Mac, I use RealCADD.
"Will it be that colour?" Normies are the worst, I mean, really. 😅
Very useful 😎👍✅
You could do thid in Layout from Sketchup, without having to use the full 3d package.
I am looking for a sketch up type prog for android , and suggestions
I would have saved a lot of time had I realised earlier that this is Apple only.
I really like the ease with which you can create a design. I’m hooked on Sketchup 2017 using the free Open Cut List extension which helps me to produce a cutting list and optimise use of lumber and sheet goods. Thank you for the video. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺
LibreCAD is a very good program for producing accurate 2D technical drawings.
It has all the important features you would find in AutoCAD (including tape measure 🙂 and dimensioning), runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. And it is free.