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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Use the circle tool to draw a circle.

2. Move your cursor to the center of the circle, known as the origin.

3. Move your cursor up above the circle, above the origin. This line is the ground plane.

4. 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.

5. Click the perimeter (the outline) of the smaller circle.

6. Choose the "Follow-Me" tool and click on the smaller circle. You have made a sphere.

7. Erase the original (larger) circle.

Tips & Warnings

• Instead of drawing a sphere, you can use the 3-D warehouse to import one.