SketchUp
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Date: 02/27/2022 Size: Size Varies License: Freeware Requires: 11|10|8|7|Linux|macOS Downloads: 71626 times TIP: Click Here to Repair or Restore Missing Windows Files |
SketchUp is an easy-to-use web-based program that will help you learn to create 3D models of houses, sheds, decks, home additions, woodworking projects even spaceships.
You will be able to add all kinds of details, textures, and glass to your models, design with dimensional accuracy, and distribute your completed models in Google Earth. You can also share your creations with others in the 3D Warehouse or print hard copies for use as construction aides. Google SketchUp Make (free) is a great way to explore 3D modeling and decide if the medium is right for you.
SketchUp Make includes these tools:
Drawing and modifying geometry: Polygon, FollowMe, Offset, and Intersect with Model.
Construction: Dimension, Tape Measure, Protractor, Section Slice, Layers, Area & Length Calculation
Using SketchUp you can:
Draw, modify, measure, rotate, and scale geometry.
Place section slices to view and work on model interiors.
Add pre-made textures to your models, or create new ones.
Add pre-made components like trees, cars, doors and windows, and people to your models, or create new components.
Soften and smooth faces.
Cast real-time shadows for any location on earth.
Simulate movie camera placements.
Perform walk-throughs.
Create presentation tours.
Import 2D images (.jpg, .png, .tif, .tga, .bmp) and 3D models (.3ds, .dem, .ddf, .dwg, .dxf, .skp).
Export your models to Google Earth.
Export 2D images of your models (.jpg, .bmp, .png, .tif).
Print your models.
Create add-on programs using the Ruby programming language.
You will be able to add all kinds of details, textures, and glass to your models, design with dimensional accuracy, and distribute your completed models in Google Earth. You can also share your creations with others in the 3D Warehouse or print hard copies for use as construction aides. Google SketchUp Make (free) is a great way to explore 3D modeling and decide if the medium is right for you.
SketchUp Make includes these tools:
Using SketchUp you can:
Limitations:
Limited free for personal use. Prices start at $119 a year.
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