– Use organic modeling (Sandbox) and Film & Stage (pre-viz)tools. – Export animations and walkthroughs as MOV or AVI files. – Export models in 3DS, DWG, DXF, OBJ, XSI, VRML, and FBX fileformats.
The professional version of SketchUp empowers design professionalsto explore and communicate complex design concepts. SketchUp is the 3D modeling tool for design professionals – Create add-on programs using the Ruby programming language. – Cast real-time shadows for any location on earth. – Add pre-made components like trees, cars, doors and windows, andpeople to your models, or create new components. – Add pre-made textures to your models, or create new ones. – Place section slices to view and work on model interiors. – Draw, modify, measure, rotate, and scale geometry.
– Construction: Dimension, Tape Measure, Protractor, Section Slice,Layers, Area & Length Calculation
– Drawing and modifying geometry: Polygon, FollowMe, Offset, andIntersect with Model. Google SketchUp (free) is a great way todiscover if 3D modeling is right for you. You can add details, textures and glass to your models, design withdimensional accuracy, and place your finished models in GoogleEarth, share them with others by posting them to the 3D Warehouse,or print hard copies. Google SketchUp is an easy to use applicationthat willl help you learn to create 3D models of houses, sheds,decks, home additions, woodworking projects – even space ships.
