SketchUp is a 3D application, currently taking the 3D design arena by storm. Since it can import and export DWG, it's the perfect partner for AutoCAD.
Trimble has acquired SketchUp from Google. Announcements here: http://sketchupdate.blogspot.com/2012/04/new-home-for-sketchup.html http://ww2.trimble.com/3d/ Discussion at SketchUcation:...
I've only recently started working with SketchUp but I am really impressed with it. It's more intuitive than AutoCAD but it uses a lot of the same moves. For example, if you like object snap tracking...
http://sketchup.google.com/ There is a bunch of new and updated goodies so check it out. Here is the "What's New in GSU8" page: http://sketchup.google.com/product/newin8.html
Not sure how I feel on this yet. Of course the AutoDesk haters at PushPullBar (http://www.pushpullbar.com/) are cheering this while I see no difference here as if AutoDesk, Adobe, Apple or Bently had...
http://www.cadimage.net/postimages/model%20block%201.jpg Just thought i'd share my first sketch with you - very basic tower block, don't be too dazzled by its complexity.!! Only completed a few...
Evening, I have imported my autocad 2006 floor plan into SU by importing 3d model, now i measure one of the walls and the dimension has increased from 9900mm to 3017520mm..!!! Basically i would...
I would like to print a drawing with both a color 2d graphic view of the model and acad text, details, etc. on the same page at the same time. What are the steps and settings? thanks
Hey All! I just started playing around with Sketch Up 5 and I was wondering if anyone could suggest some links for more materials for the Sketch Up library...any suggestions would be greatly...
I have a small architectural office in Carmel, CA which is about two hours south of San Francisco on the coast. I'm looking for someone who could provide tutoring for a few days and has experience...
Here is a great resource for new, or seasoned SketchUp users. Go here: http://www.sketchup.com/?section=support and look for the following link. (Middle left of page) "Steve Johnson’s Tutorials,...
I'm new to this.. Can someone lead me thru the process of taking a view from SU to an AutoCAD drawing and add notation, titleblock, etc. I have AutoCAD LT 2004 thx
Downloaded the demo. ( it needs XP ) The setup was fine. Limited lighting choices suggests it is an exterior focused program. Basic geometry looks pretty easy. Import and export worked well. ...
Here is a theatre I did a while back. Unfortunately I did not get to finish the landscape, cars and people. Nevertheless, here are a few shots. All native SU export. No Photoshop or rendering...
OK, as a new convert to SketchUp, I'm still getting to grips with some of the basics. One of the things I've found difficult is creating a dome or sphere from scratch. I know I should be using a...
I am a long time SketchUP user. :heart: I have used it in tandem with AutoCAD for years. SU is a very powerful tool for conveying an idea to the client, or to solve design challenges as well....
A guy on the SU forums made a POVRAY (free raytracing rendering engine) export so I have been playing around with it a bit.... In SketchUp... In POVRAY... It is OK for a first attempt...
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