If you’ve ever wanted to create great-looking, professional plans from your SketchUp models - this is for you.
Stop Wasting Hours Fighting With LayOut!
Create Professional 2D Plans From Your SketchUp Models In Half The Time!
Follow a clear, step-by-step process for going from 3D model to polished, professional plans - without the confusion and frustration!
LIFETIME ACCESS - $297
30 Day Money-Back Guarantee!
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Does any of this sound familiar?
Finished the model...now what?
You’ve spent time building your SketchUp model, but when it’s time to create plans, you’re not sure how everything is supposed to translate into 2D.
LayOut feels slow and frustrating
Every small change takes longer than it should, and waiting for viewports to update becomes part of your workflow.
Viewports won’t behave?
Scales shift, views move, and nothing feels locked in the way you expect, even when you think you’ve set things up correctly.
Dimensions don’t look right?
Lineweights feel off, dimensions don’t read clearly, and you’re never quite sure why things look different than they did in SketchUp.
Plans don’t look professional?
Even with a solid model, the final drawings feel flat, incomplete, or amateur, like something is missing, but you can’t put your finger on what.
If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone.
Making the jump from SketchUp to LayOut is something a lot of SketchUp users struggle with - even people who are comfortable modeling in 3D.
It’s confusing because no one ever shows you the entire process. You’re expected to move from a finished model into LayOut and just… figure it out.
So of course it feels frustrating. Of course things don’t behave the way you expect.
And if you’re sitting there thinking, “There has to be a clearer, step-by-step way to do this…”
You’re right.
If that’s the outcome you want, keep reading, because what comes next is the solution you’ve been missing.
Introducing...
The Plan Essentials!
The Step by Step system to FINALLY create great looking drawings in LayOut!
I sat down and asked a simple question:
What would it actually take to make creating plans in LayOut feel clear instead of frustrating?
The answer wasn’t more tips, shortcuts, or isolated tricks.
It had to be something simple, step-by-step, and built around concrete actions you could actually follow.
That’s why I created The Plan Essentials.
Plan Essentials is my course designed to simplify the entire SketchUp-to-LayOut process, so you always know what to do next, and why you’re doing it.
It’s built for anyone who wants to create great-looking plans:
- If you’re a professional architect or interior designer creating construction drawings, this process applies.
- If you’re working on your own home and need drawings to submit for review, it works just as well.
- And if you’re somewhere in between, the goal is the same: clear, professional plans that make sense.
Instead of abstract explanations, the course walks through multiple real examples, showing you exactly how plans are built, from the SketchUp model all the way through finished drawings in LayOut.
The result is a comprehensive, start-to-finish system that shows you, step by step, how to create clean, professional-looking plans in LayOut, without guessing and without fighting the software.
Here's how The Plan Essentials solves the problems you've been struggling with:
- Stop guessing how SketchUp and LayOut are supposed to work together - You’ll learn a clear, end-to-end workflow for setting up your SketchUp model specifically for plans, so LayOut behaves the way you expect.
- Eliminate unstable viewports and confusing scale issues - Learn how to create scenes, styles, and references that keep your viewports locked, predictable, and easy to manage.
- Create plans that actually look professional - You’ll see how visual style, lineweights, depth, and LayOut decisions come together to produce clean, polished drawings (not flat, unfinished plans).
- Dimension with confidence - Learn how to set up your model and render styles so dimensions read clearly and behave consistently in LayOut.
- Follow a real, repeatable process - Each section walks through a practical workflow step by step, so you’re never left wondering what to do next.
- Don’t get stuck halfway through - The course is designed to guide you from model setup all the way to finished drawings, with multiple real examples you can follow from start to finish.
- Built for real-world use - Whether you’re creating construction drawings for clients or plans for your own project, the process is designed to scale to your needs.
You’ll finally have a clear, repeatable system for creating professional 2D plans from your SketchUp models, instead of piecing together half-finished tutorials and hoping for the best.
Why is The Plan Essentials the solution to your LayOut struggles? Because I've HAD those struggles, and I built this course specifically to help solve them.
Annual Access - $594
LIFETIME ACCESS - $297
30 Day Money-Back Guarantee!
Lifetime Access Promotion Expires in :
Here's what your NEXT project could look like:
It’s a month from now, and you’re about to start a new SketchUp project - one that you know will eventually need plans in LayOut.
In the past, that moment probably came with some anxiety. You remembered how frustrating documentation felt before. You worried about whether your plans would actually look professional.
But this time feels different.
There's no concern anymore. No anxiety. You already know what to do because you've done it before.
You open SketchUp and you're not trying to reinvent the wheel or second-guess every decision. You're not modeling while worrying about whether your plans will look professional later.
Instead, you just follow the steps.
You set up your model the right way. You create your scenes with intention. You organize everything knowing exactly how it will translate into LayOut.
And when you move into LayOut, everything behaves the way you expect it to. Your viewports are clean and stable. Your dimensions work properly. The whole process feels smooth and predictable.
When you look at your finished plans, you don't stare at them wondering what's wrong or why they don't look as polished as other people's work.
Instead, you feel proud.
You actually look forward to showing off your plans, because you know the visual impact they’re going to have.
That confidence carries through everything.
You’re no longer anxious about documentation. You’re not questioning whether your drawings are good enough.
You’re simply comfortable creating plans.
That calm, repeatable confidence (knowing exactly what to do and what the result will be) is what The Plan Essentials is designed to give you.
Students say things like:
Built from Real Experience
(So you don't have to "figure it out" alone)
Hi, I’m Justin Geis, the founder of The SketchUp Essentials. I’ve taught SketchUp to thousands of people via my YouTube channel (with over 500,000 subscribers) and training programs.
But last year, I ran into a problem I couldn’t ignore anymore.
I didn’t like the way my plans looked.
They felt flat. They felt incomplete. And they didn’t communicate ideas the way I wanted them to.
So I started asking a different question.
Instead of asking “How do I use LayOut better?”
I started asking “Why do great plans look the way they do?”
Over the past year, I studied plans closely - not just how to create them, but what actually makes them work. I analyzed dozens of professional drawings to figure out exactly what elements made certain plans stand out.
Because here's what I believe: SketchUp and LayOut have the unique ability to create truly great-looking documents. But no one had really reverse-engineered the process to show how.
I reverse-engineered a process that let me:
- Build models in SketchUp with plans in mind
- Organize information so it could be controlled independently
- Adjust the look of plans intentionally
I turned everything I learned into a clear, step-by-step system - not just so my own plans looked better, but so anyone could follow the same approach and get the same results.
That system is what became The Plan Essentials.
This is the resource I wish I had when I first started working in LayOut.
And now, it’s available so you don’t have to figure this out the hard way.
Here's everything you get inside of The Plan Essentials Course:
For a limited time, when you enroll, you’re getting instant, lifetime access to the entire Plan Essentials course.
This is a one-time purchase (no subscription required) that walks you through a clear, step-by-step process for turning your SketchUp models into professional 2D plans in LayOut. Here’s exactly what you’ll get inside:
MODULE 1: ($99 Value)
Intro to Plans in SketchUp and LayOut
This module walks through the full plan creation process in SketchUp and LayOut, giving you a clear overview of how everything fits together. You’ll understand the big picture before diving into individual tools and techniques.
MODULE 2: ($99 Value)
Fundamentals of Creating Plans in LayOut
This module covers the fundamental building blocks of creating plans in LayOut, from viewports and scale to how information is displayed on the page. You’ll learn how these pieces fit together so your plans stay organized, predictable, and easy to manage.
MODULE 3: ($99 Value)
Advanced LayOut Styles and Concepts
This module goes beyond the basics and focuses on how to make your plans look professional using intentional visual styles and layout strategies in LayOut. You’ll learn how to control depth, hierarchy, and readability so your drawings feel polished instead of flat.
MODULE 4: ($99 Value)
Modeling for SketchUp in Plans - Start to Finish
This module walks through the entire 3D modeling process in SketchUp from start to finish, showing every step needed to prepare a model for plans in LayOut. Nothing is skipped, so you can see exactly how to structure, organize, and build your model the right way for clean, professional documentation.
MODULE 5: ($99 Value)
Creating Plans in LayOut - Start to Finish
This module walks through the complete plan creation process in LayOut from start to finish using a properly prepared SketchUp model. You’ll see every step involved in turning that model into clear, professional 2D drawings, with nothing skipped or glossed over.
MODULE 6: ($99 Value)
Advanced Plan Style Creation in SketchUp and LayOut
This module is all about plan styles and visual presentation. You’ll learn how to create full-color textured plans, clean black-and-white drawings, shaded views, stylized plans, and diagrammatic graphics, so your drawings look exactly the way you want!
Plus, you'll get access to:
Practice Files and Examples: Every step of the way, you get downloadable project files (SketchUp models, Layout files, etc.) to practice with. Follow along with the exact same examples shown in the videos – it’s plug-and-play learning. By working on these exercises, you’ll build muscle memory and confidence to apply the techniques on your own projects.
And remember: you have lifetime access to all of this (if you sign up by the time this promotion closes).
No expiration, no monthly fees.
Annual Access - $594
LIFETIME ACCESS - $297
30 Day Money-Back Guarantee!
Lifetime Access Offer Expires in :
The content is yours to use at any stage in your career.
Need a reminder of how to create great looking linework for your drawings? Just log back in and revisit the lessons.
Want to tackle a different type of project later? The materials will be there when you need them. It’s a permanent resource in your toolkit.
In short, The Plan Essentials is a complete package – nothing held back, no “to get the really good stuff, join another program.” You get the exact same in-depth training our private membership students get, packaged into a single course that you can own forever.
Limited Time Bonuses:
Enroll in the course now and Get DEDICATED SUPPORT!
Bonus #1 - 60 Days Access to Live Group Coaching Calls
"Direct access to expert guidance while you build your plans"
Total Value: $99
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from being able to ask a real question, in real time.
Our live SketchUp coaching calls are here to help you break through roadblocks, get unstuck, and move forward with confidence. Whether you’re troubleshooting a model, unsure about your workflow, or just want feedback — you’re covered.
On every call, you can:
- Ask questions about what’s tripping you up
- Get personalized feedback on your models
- Learn from what others are asking (even questions you didn’t know you had)
- Stay current with what’s new in SketchUp
Can’t make a call? No problem — just submit your question ahead of time and I’ll answer it live. You’ll get the full replay so you never miss a thing.
Bonus #2 - 60 Days Community Forum Access
"Get Feedback, Stay Accountable, Keep Moving Forward."
Total Value: $49
Trying to figure SketchUp out by yourself can feel frustrating and isolating. That’s why every member gets access to our private community forum — a place to ask questions, share wins, and get real help from people who actually understand what you’re going through.
Inside, you can:
- Post your work and get helpful, constructive feedback
- Ask for guidance when you’re stuck (without feeling embarrassed)
- See how others are solving problems you might be facing too
- Connect directly with me and other SketchUp learners from all over the world
Whether you need technical help, creative inspiration, or just a place to ask “Am I doing this right?” — this is where you’ll find it.
Bonus #3 - 60 Days of Email Support Directly from Me!
"DIRECT Access to me when you need it most"
Total Value: $199
Sometimes you don’t need a forum post.
You don’t need to wait for a live call.
For 60 days, you’ll have direct access to me via email.
Whether you’re stuck on a Layout issue, wondering why your plans don’t look quite right, or asking, “How can I make this more professional?” — you can reach out and get a real answer.
I don’t send canned replies. You’ll get thoughtful, detailed feedback — and when it makes sense, I’ll record a personalized Loom video to walk you through your exact model or plan step by step.
It’s like having me look over your shoulder and help you refine your work in real time.
Bonus #4 - The Dynamic Component Libraries
Add objects faster, avoid rework, and spend more time designing instead of "modeling"
Total Value: $297
If you’ve ever tried to model cabinets or doors in SketchUp from scratch, you know how frustrating it can be.
Every width change means redrawing geometry, every drawer or panel takes forever, and one small mistake can throw the whole model off.
It’s repetitive, time-consuming, and makes it hard to keep your projects moving.
That’s why I built the Dynamic Component Libraries. These are “smart” SketchUp components that resize and adapt instantly - no redrawing, no broken geometry.
The Cabinet Library includes base, tall, and upper cabinets that can be stretched to any size with just a click, along with dynamic drawers and shelving that reconfigure automatically.
In just minutes, you can build out an entire kitchen or built-in system that’s clean, accurate, and ready to use, without the usual rework or frustration.
Plus, multiple different styles are included, including slab cabinets, shaker cabinets, and inset styles!
Drawing doors from scratch is tedious - every size change or style tweak means starting over. It slows down your workflow and often leaves you with messy geometry.
The Door Library gives you fully dynamic doors that resize instantly, swap styles, and flip swing directions with just a click.
Drop them into your model, adjust as needed, and move on!
Creating windows by hand in SketchUp takes forever - every change in size or style means reworking geometry from scratch. The result is wasted time and models that are harder to manage.
The Dynamic Window Library takes away that hassle with ready-to-use windows that stretch to fit any opening and adjust as your design evolves.
Place them once, resize in seconds, and focus on your project instead of repetitive modeling.
Plus, since these components are dynamic, you have truly unlimited options!
Enroll Today for One Payment of $297 (Lifetime Access)
- Intro to Plans in SketchUp and LayOut ($99 value)
- Fundamentals of Creating Plans in LayOut ($99 value)
- Advanced LayOut Styles and Concepts ($99 value)
- Modeling in SketchUp for LayOut ($99 value)
- Creating Plans in LayOut - Start to Finish ($99 value)
- Advanced Plan Styles and Diagrams ($99 value)
- Project Example Files ($29 value)
- BONUS: 60 Days of Direct Email Support ($199 value)
- BONUS: 60 Days of Access to the Bi-Weekly Live calls ($99 value)
- BONUS: 60 Days of Community forum Access ($99 value)
- BONUS: The Dynamic Component Libraries ($297 Value)
That's $1,317 worth of training and support!
Yours for only:
$297 for LIFETIME access
30 Day Money-Back Guarantee!
Lifetime Access Offer Expires in :
For a limited time, you can get the entire Plan Essentials course – all the training, all the resources, the support, and lifetime access – for a special one-time investment of just $297.
No subscriptions, no hidden fees. $297 to eliminate your LayOut headaches forever and level up your professional skillset.
Consider this: $297 is likely less than the cost of a single day’s work for you, or a piece of software that doesn’t actually teach you anything. But invested in The Plan Essentials, that $297 can yield returns for years to come – in time saved, projects won, and stress avoided.
This training is usually only available within my subscription only course, and honestly...I'm testing out the concept.
I'm not sure if or when I'll offer this training as a stand-alone product again.
In exchange, all I ask is that when you get amazing results, you share your testimonial with me too! 😊
BACKED BY OUR NO RISK GUARANTEE!
I want you to feel 100% confident when you enroll.
That’s why The Plan Essentials Course comes with a no-risk, 30-day money-back guarantee.
If you join the course and feel like it’s not the right fit, just reach out within 30 days and I’ll refund your purchase — no hassle, no hard feelings.
You’ve got nothing to lose… and your entire SketchUp workflow to gain.
Follow a Clear, Easy-to-Use Roadmap
(No matter your skill level)
One big worry you might have: “Will this be too complex or time-consuming for me?”
If you’re already juggling deadlines, revisions, and client expectations, the last thing you need is a confusing course that creates more work instead of less.
That’s exactly why The Plan Essentials was built for busy people. The course follows a clear, step-by-step workflow that shows you exactly how to go from SketchUp model to finished plans in LayOut without unnecessary detours or guesswork.
- Beginner-Friendly, yet Comprehensive: You don’t need to be a LayOut expert to succeed. We start by making sure you understand how plans actually work, then gradually build toward more advanced techniques so nothing feels overwhelming or out of context.
- Learn at Your Own Pace: The Plan Essentials is self-paced, with lifetime access available for a limited time. Lessons are short, focused, and practical, making it easy to make progress even if you only have 30 minutes at a time.
- Visual Hands-On Training: This isn’t theory or abstract explanations. You’ll watch real, start-to-finish demonstrations and see exactly how models are set up, how plans are built, and how drawings are refined—step by step. You can pause, rewind, and revisit lessons anytime until everything clicks.
Many students worry they “don’t have time” for a course like this, until they realize how much time it saves by eliminating frustration, rework, and trial-and-error.
In short, The Plan Essentials is designed to be simple to follow and easy to apply.
No jargon. No skipped steps. Just a clear process for creating professional plans you can feel confident about.
Here's what one of our students said about the course:
"This course is extremely well-organized and professionally put together. It starts from the fundamentals and progressively advances to a high level, with every concept explained clearly and thoroughly.
The structure makes learning intuitive and easy from the very beginning. Justin is a true professional, and I genuinely appreciate the effort he put into creating a course that makes complex topics easy to understand.
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn the right way from the start."
- Constantin N
And if you ever get stuck or have a question, you won’t be on your own - I'm here to help!
Your Instructor
Hi - I'm Justin Geis!
I’m Justin Geis — the creator of The SketchUp Essentials.
With over 550,000 subscribers on YouTube and more than 1,500 students in my course, I’ve spent the last decade helping designers, builders, architects, and creatives master SketchUp.
I’ve taught at SketchUp Basecamp multiple times, been a featured speaker at the Brightman Designs Summit, and appeared on the SketchUp podcast to share my approach to teaching the software in a way that actually makes sense.
More importantly for you, I understand how frustrating creating plans in LayOut can be. I’ve been the person staring at flat, awkward drawings, wondering why they didn’t look professional, and searching everywhere for a clear answer.
That experience is exactly why Plan Essentials is built the way it is: to be the step-by-step guide I wish I’d had when I was figuring this out myself.
My mission is simple:
To give you the clarity, structure, and support I wish I had when I first started learning SketchUp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have other questions not listed here?
Send me an email at Justin@theSketchUpEssentials.com.
DOES THIS COURSE REQUIRE SKETCHUP PRO?
Yes. A large portion of this course will be focused on working with LayOut, which is only available with the Pro version of SketchUp. The free online version and the Ipad version are not taught in this course.
IS THE COURSE TAUGHT IN THE PC OR MAC VERSION OF SKETCHUP?
This course is taught in the PC version of SketchUp. For MOST functions (modeling, etc), there are not significant differences between the PC and the Mac versions. However, the materials manager is significantly different between the two. There is supplemental material in the course for students that use Mac computers to understand the differences between the two, but most of the course material is on the PC.
WHEN DOES THE COURSE START AND FINISH?
The course is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. You can binge all the content in a day (not recommended),
IS THERE A REFUND POLICY?
If you’re not satisfied with the course after 30 days, you can email us to request a full refund. Members who follow along with the program, go through all the materials and actively take part in their learning experience are delighted with the course, and more successful in growing their skills.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURSE?
If you purchase as a part of this promotion, you will have lifetime access to this course, meaning your access does not expire with time.
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED SUPPORT?
This offer comes with 60 days of access to the SketchUp Essentials Community Forum and Live calls. This means for 60 days, you can submit and ask questions during the live bi-weekly office hours sessions, and through our private community forum. You can always contact me directly at Justin@theSketchUpEssentials.com as well - that's my actual email address :)
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Here's everything you're going to get in "The Plan Essentials Course"!
- Intro to Plans in SketchUp and LayOut ($99 value)
- Fundamentals of Creating Plans in LayOut ($99 value)
- Advanced LayOut Styles and Concepts ($99 value)
- Modeling in SketchUp for LayOut ($99 value)
- Creating Plans in LayOut - Start to Finish ($99 value)
- Advanced Plan Styles and Diagrams ($99 value)
- Project Example Files ($29 value)
- BONUS: 60 Days of Direct Email Support ($199 value)
- BONUS: 60 Days of Access to the Bi-Weekly Live calls ($99 value)
- BONUS: 60 Days of Community forum Access ($99 value)
- BONUS: The Dynamic Component Libraries ($297 Value)
Total Value - $1,317
Yours for only:
$297 for LIFETIME access
30 Day Money-Back Guarantee!
Lifetime Access Offer expires in:
The Plan Essentials Course comes with a no-risk, 30-day money-back guarantee.
If you join the course and feel like it’s not the right fit, just reach out within 30 days and I’ll refund your purchase — no hassle, no hard feelings.
I don't know when (or even if) I'm going to offer lifetime access again, so act now!
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