Posts tagged SketchUP 7.1
Google SketchUp Pro: Case Study
Jan 11th
Google SketchUp Pro Case Study with Mortenson Construction. SketchUp Pro is software for creating and presenting professional 3D models. Learn more at http://sketchup.google.com/pro
Antics Technologies – 3D animation software can interface with SketchUp
Dec 2nd
Alex brings Brad from Antics Technologies into the studio to discuss how Antics 3D animation software can interface with SketchUp to bring your models to life. If you know us, you know that we love case studies, and this episode is no different. Production Designer Dave Blass narrates how SketchUp and Antics have transformed his profession and, more specifically, how it saved his life while he was designing the set for Bravo s ‘Shear Genius’.
Building Maker: Create 3D buildings online
Oct 22nd
Building Maker is a 3D modeling tool for adding buildings to Google Earth. It’s fun to use, and an easy way to get on the 3D map. Here’s how it works:
- Select a city from around the world.
- Make a building with photos we provide.
- Save your building and it will be reviewed.
- See your 3D building in Google Earth!
Millions of people will be able to see your model in Google Earth. Get Started »
DWG/DXF import plug-in
Oct 20th
DWG/DXF import plug-in
As you may know, the DWG/DXF importer isn’t available in Google SketchUp 7.1. Please note that this functionality continues to be offered in Google SketchUp Pro.
For those of you who depend on this feature, you can download this optional plug-in for Windows or Mac that enables the DWG/DXF importer. This plug-in will only be available for a limited time, and it will not be supported in our next major release.
You may also consider downloading the SketchUp Pro trial, which allows you to try all of the features of SketchUp Pro including LayOut and Style Builder.
SketchUP 7.1
Sep 24th
SOME PEOPLE SAY that launching a new version of your software is a lot like giving birth: anticipation, excitement, labor, a little bit of yelling, and a good result. With that introduction, I’m proud to announce that, after months of hard work, it’s a…SketchUp 7.1. Break out the cigars!
Large Model Handling
We overhauled SketchUp’s rendering engine to make it easier to work with big models. With the right setup, operations like orbiting, zooming and drawing are quicker and smoother.
Modeling in Context
Get Photo Texture gives you direct access to Google Maps Street View imagery from right inside SketchUp, and Nearby Models lets you use the Component Browser to search the Google 3D Warehouse for buildings located near the one you’re working on. Watch a video (1:48) >>
Better File Exchange
COLLADA is a 3D file format based on open standards; it makes it easier to move your models between different pieces of software. KMZ is the standard file format for packaging 3D models together with information about their geographic locations. SketchUp 7.1 can import and export both types of files, which should go a long way toward letting you do whatever you like with your data.
Dimensioned Drawings in Google SketchUp Pro
We’ve given SketchUp Pro a big upgrade in this release; it’s specially targeted at those of you who need to make professional design documents to communicate your work to clients and partners. LayOut 2.1 (included in SketchUp Pro 7.1) now includes a simple but surprisingly powerful tool for dimensioning models and creating dimensioned drawings. Watch a video (1:13) >>
Check out our announcement blog post for lots more details about the release. You can download SketchUp 7.1 from right inside SketchUp; choose Help > Check for Update from the menu (SketchUp > Check Web for Update on a Mac), then follow the instructions.
SPEAKING OF LAUNCHES, we also just released SketchUp 7 in French, Spanish, Italian and German. Scroll down a bit to read all about it.
Happy sketching,
