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Monday, April 23, 2007

Google SketchUp - A powerful 3D software tool

Google SketchUp - A powerful 3D software tool

Developed for the conceptual stages of design, Google SketchUp is a powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D software tool that combines a simple, yet robust tool-set with an intelligent drawing system that streamlines and simplifies 3D design. From simple to complex, conceptual to realistic, Google SketchUp enables you to build and modify 3D models quickly and easily. If you use Google Earth, Google SketchUp allows you to place your models using real-world coordinates and share them with the world using the Google 3D Warehouse.


SketchUp Advantages :

  • Simple: Learn the small toolset quickly
  • Fast: Model as fast as you think
  • Powerful: Design anything from a shoebox to a skyscraper
  • Flexible: Make your models loose/conceptual or tight/accurate
  • Fun: Place your models in Google Earth

Two versions of Google SketchUp :

1.  Google SketchUp 6 (Free version)
Google SketchUp 6 is a 3D modeling software tool that’s easy to learn, simple to use, and lets you place your models in Google Earth. Are you remodeling a kitchen, landscaping your back yard or adding a deck to your home? Google SketchUp makes it faster, easier and a lot more fun. From simple to complex, from conceptual to realistic, Google SketchUp helps you see your vision before you build it.

Once you've built your models, you can place them in Google Earth, post them to the 3D Warehouse.


Download
Google SketchUp 6 (Free version) below link :

Windows 2000/XP(31.8 MB)             Mac OS X 10.3.9(44.9 MB)
Note: choose according to your OS

2. Google SketchUp Pro 6 ($495)
Google SketchUp Pro 6 is a 3D modeling software tool that allows designers and planners to explore, communicate and present complex 3D concepts. Its import/export capability gives you the speed and functionality for use in a professional workflow. And now, with SketchUp Pro 6's LayOut (beta) feature, you can integrate 3D models with 2D elements to create compelling interactive presentations. LayOut (beta) also enables you to output large-format, high-resolution documents.

DOWNLOAD
Google SketchUp Pro 6 (Trial)


Note : To download an 8 hour trial of Google SketchUp Pro 6
You need fill out form to get the fully functioning application.

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