Understanding Google SketchUp: An Introduction

chillibreeze writer — Cendry Cardozo

Google has created a number of applications with the primary objective of readily making information available online. Google SketchUp is one such application. It is a 3D modeling tool that enables you to create 3D models of apartments, complexes and other objects. It is software which caters to the needs of architects, civil engineers, graphic designers, those in the field of digital entertainment, education and similar professionals.

That’s not everything about SketchUp — there is a lot more to add. Visualizing concepts and converting them into reality is not a cakewalk. Google SketchUp is the ideal tool which helps you to sketch perfect models of your visualization. Create, modify, and rebuild — all this becomes very simple with SketchUp. Google SketchUp has replaced expensive 3D applications. Despite being free of cost, Google SketchUp does not compromise on quality and is known for its precision.

What makes it stand out? The increasing popularity of Google SketchUp can be attributed to its diverse features, some of which are listed below:

• Easy-to-use

Google SketchUp is easier to use than other commercially available 3D programs. What makes it easy-to-use is its simple interface. This software is also very easy to learn due to the support provided by means of online tutorials, documentation, extensive Help topics, and a SketchUp user community, listing user experiences globally.

• Accuracy and precision

Models created in Google SketchUp are accurate in measurements and have precise dimensions. This allows you to print scaled versions of your model. Moreover, you can add annotations and measurements to your creation.

• Free repository of models

3D Warehouse is a huge repository of models created and uploaded by other SketchUp users worldwide. You can search for models already created on the 3D Warehouse as per your requirement and download them free of cost.

• Import models created in other software

Google SketchUp facilitates easy import of files created in other software into the SketchUp models. In this manner, you can conveniently start with your existing drawings or other 3D models.

• Upload to Google Earth

Apart from creating 3D models, SketchUp also allows you to edit and share the same. Users can integrate and upload models created in Google SketchUp on Google Earth. You can also share your models in the 3D Warehouse.

• Create realistic models

Google SketchUp has a unique set of powerful tools that you can learn in a short time. You can design your models using different shapes such as rectangles, circles, arcs, lines and freehand drawings. A wide array of building material textures such as brick, concrete, wood, and glass and colors are available which add a realistic look to the final output.

The final designed model can also be exported to other image formats for example, jpg, tif, or bmp.

• An excellent learning tool

Google SketchUp is a tool which facilitates easy learning for kids. You can use SketchUp to construct 3D models of objects such as buildings, vehicles, trees and flying objects. It is also an excellent medium for illustrating concepts such as area and volume, and other experiments. Similarly, it can also help simplify mathematical concepts.

Google SketchUp is the new generation software that more and more professionals from different disciplines prefer to work with. You can visualize concepts and create several iterations with ease before creating the final design. Simplicity and ease of use is the essence of this application. Explore Google SketchUp and be a part of the worldwide 3D community.

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