Getting Started with SketchUp

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Creating a Sphere
Ever wondered how you might create a sphere in SketchUp? Try the Follow-Me tool. Draw a circle on the ground plane, copy that circle and rotate it 90 degrees. Select the edge of the lower circle. This will be your path for the Follow-Me tool. Select the Follow-Me tool, and click on the upper circle surface. This process is also useful for creating lathed or revolved forms.