Quickly and easily draw their own 3D models
Google SketchUp offers a free alternative to face industry heavyweights such as 3dsmax, Maya or Cinema4D.
Not content to monopolize the field of search engines, Google further expands its range of activities by making architecture. To you the plans of your future home in 3D!
Figure 3D is a complex task that Google SketchUp simple as possible. The magnetization of the key points can easily find the end and middle segments of the center squares. Google SketchUp is also able to predict where the ends should join and unite automatically.
The terminology has also been reviewed and jargon goes out the window. The tool "extrusion" for example, is renamed "push / pull" more understandable for beginners.
Google SketchUp, perfect software architecture comes with the classic toolbar drawing and filling. Other options are available via the menu system, you can also put them in palettes additional tools.
Google SketchUp offers many presets (over 100 for the "Materials", to reproduce textures of vegetation, metal or glass), always easy to configure. You can also import many models ready for the bank of 3D models online.
Although it lacks some of the advanced features of its rivals, Google SketchUp offers a simple and refreshing design and 3D design. An ideal tool for beginners who want to get started smoothly or draw plans for their future home.
Recent Changes
Improved support for large models
Faster and more intuitive
Improved sharing of 3D models
Improved text function
Most
Good contextual help and magnetic markers
Great integration with Google Earth
Customizable Workspace
Cons
The creation of curved objects is complicated
Missing export functions to professional formats
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