Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies

by Chopra, Aidan

• ISBN13: 9780470277393
• ISBN10: 0470277394
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-09
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Google SketchUp is the exciting free software package that makes 3D available to everybody. Whether you need to build 3D models for work, or you've just always wanted to explore 3D modeling, Google SketchUp was made for you. Still, it does take a bit of understanding to get started, so turn to Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies.In classic For Dummies tradition, Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies gets right to the point so you can start creating 3D models right away. You'll learn to: Set up SketchUp, learn about edges and faces, use inferences and guides, and build your first model Establish a basic end-to-end workflow for creating and sharing models Model non-boxy objects like terrain, characters, bottles, and spheres Add details like stairs, gutters, and eaves Spruce up your models with styles and shadows to add effects, make objects pop, and enhance realism Use the LayOut function to draw with vector tools, add text and callouts, and print your work Design buildings and objects, export your models to other design programs or to Google Earth, and explore 3D animationOn the book's companion Web site, you'll also find a bonus chapter and videos demonstrating more about what you can do with Google SketchUp. Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies also shows you what SketchUp can and can't do, and offers tips for solving common problems. Add a new dimension to your work today!

Author Biography

Aidan Chopra is the product evangelist for SketchUp at Google. He writes and edits SketchUpdate, a popular e-newsletter and blog that reaches hundreds of thousands of SketchUp users worldwide.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started with SketchUp

Meeting Google SketchUp

Establishing the Modeling Mind-Set

Getting Off to a Running Start

Modeling in SketchUp

Building Buildings

Falling in Love with Components

Going Beyond Buildings

Keeping Your Model Organized

Modeling with Photographs

Viewing Your Model in Different Ways

Working with Styles and Shadows

Presenting Your Model Inside SketchUp

Sharing What Youve Made

Working with Google Earth and the 3D Warehouse

Printing Your Work

Exporting Images and Animations

Creating Presentation Documents with LayOut

The Part of Tens

Ten SketchUp Traps and Their Workarounds

Ten Plugins, Extensions, and Resources Worth Getting

Ten Ways to Discover Even More

Index

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