How to Draw a Sphere in SketchUp
SketchUp made by Google is a drawing software that enables you to create three-dimensional models and images. Whether you are designing a new desk for your office or planning an imaginary 3-D world, SketchUp can be used to create whatever your mind thinks up. Before you try to draw a sphere, you will need a bit of experience using SketchUp tools.
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Instructions
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Use the circle tool to draw a circle.
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Move your cursor to the center of the circle, known as the origin.
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Move your cursor up above the circle, above the origin. This line is the ground plane.
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Hold the "Shift" key and draw another circle that is smaller than the first one you made. The smaller circle needs to be on the ground plane and perpendicular (at a 90-degree angle) to the first.
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Click the perimeter (the outline) of the smaller circle.
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Choose the "Follow-Me" tool and click on the smaller circle. You have made a sphere.
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Erase the original (larger) circle.
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Tips & Warnings
Instead of drawing a sphere, you can use the 3-D warehouse to import one.
