Welcome to this tutorial on how to set UTC in SketchUp! If you’re new to SketchUp, you may be wondering how to adjust the time zone settings within the software. In this article, we will guide you through the process step by step.
Step 1: Opening the Preferences
To begin, open SketchUp and navigate to the “Window” menu. From there, select “Preferences”.
Step 2: Locating the Time Zone Settings
Once the Preferences window opens, find and click on the “General” category. Within this category, you will see an option for “Geolocation”. Click on it.
Step 3: Setting UTC
Under the Geolocation settings, you will find a drop-down menu labeled “Set UTC Offset”. Click on it to reveal a list of available time zones.
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Selecting Your Time Zone
Browse through the list and find your specific time zone. For example, if you are located in New York, select “(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)”.
Confirming Your Selection
After selecting your desired time zone from the list, click “OK” to confirm your choice and exit the Preferences window.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully set UTC in SketchUp.
By adjusting the time zone settings, you can ensure that your SketchUp projects are accurately aligned with your local time. Remember to double-check the settings if you move to a different location or need to work with someone in a different time zone. Happy modeling!