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* [http://sketchup.google.com Google Sketchup]


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Create sphere.
SketchUp is a 3D modeling program, mainly used for architectural, interior design and mechanical design. Sketchup has a paid and a free version available. The main difference between the 2 are the exporting capabilities.
Click on surface and then on ''follow me'' tool


==Plugins==
To extent the possibility's of this program you can search in the 3D Warehouse, a online repository with free-of-charge model assemblies (e.g., windows, doors, automobiles etc.). All Sketchup users may contribute models here. And to make up for the lack of exporting capability's in the free version, you can have a look the Extension Warehouse for useful third-party plugins.
*[http://sketchuppluginreviews.com http://sketchuppluginreviews.com]
 
*[http://rhin.crai.archi.fr/RubyLibraryDepot/ ruby library depot]
'''To download Sketchup, visit: [http://www.sketchup.com/ http://www.sketchup.com]'''
* [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Plugin for Sketchup .skp to .dxf or .stl]
 
* [http://sketchuptips.blogspot.com/2007/08/plugin-unfoldrb.html Unfold tool in Sketchup]
 
* [http://scitedaily.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/building-3d-models-on-the-fly-using-a-webcam/ Building 3D Models on the Fly Using a Webcam]
== Tutorials ==
* [http://rhin.crai.archi.fr/RubyLibraryDepot/plugin_details.php?id=562 Flattery plugin]
*[http://www.sketchup.com/learn/videos Official Sketchup video tutorials]
 
 
=== Important basics ===
*drawing rectangle : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUilymt3X2s YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUilymt3X2s]
*selecting:          [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPPDOM4nbnE YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPPDOM4nbnE]
*moving objects :    [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNjyBm6n_-8 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNjyBm6n_-8]
*pushing / pulling : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eFlcPsNtzc YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eFlcPsNtzc]
*groups:            [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeKsBMXtmj8 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeKsBMXtmj8]
*rotating :          [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beUFNwmYjts YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beUFNwmYjts]
 
 
=== Advanced basics ===
*preferences :      [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6yi8pxxQAg YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6yi8pxxQAg]
*tape measure tool : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efOE4vpQ79U YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efOE4vpQ79U]
*layers :            [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKv23bQPQ88 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKv23bQPQ88]
*components :        [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW15Yp6Ftws YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW15Yp6Ftws]
*multiply & divide : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udIcI8vruMs YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udIcI8vruMs]
 
 
=== How to make ... ===
*tutorial: [[Sketchup_how_to_make_a_pressfit_design|How to make a pressfit design]]
*Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCvFS6DXKfo&list=PLA594D5BA234BC35B#t=5 Design a house and furniture video serie]
 
== Useful links ==
*[http://sketchucation.com/forums/ Sketchup forum]
*[https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/ Sketchup 3D Warehouse]
*[https://extensions.sketchup.com/ Sketchup Extention Warehouse]
 
 
=== Plugins ===
*[https://code.google.com/p/sketchup-svg-outline-plugin Exporting to .sgv (inkscape)]
*[http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Exporting to .dxf or .stl]
*[http://rhin.crai.archi.fr/rld/newest_plugins.php Ruby library depot]
*[http://sketchuptips.blogspot.com/2007/08/plugin-unfoldrb.html Adding a unfold tool]
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Tutorials]] [[Category:Software]]

Latest revision as of 19:42, 28 April 2015



SketchUp is a 3D modeling program, mainly used for architectural, interior design and mechanical design. Sketchup has a paid and a free version available. The main difference between the 2 are the exporting capabilities.

To extent the possibility's of this program you can search in the 3D Warehouse, a online repository with free-of-charge model assemblies (e.g., windows, doors, automobiles etc.). All Sketchup users may contribute models here. And to make up for the lack of exporting capability's in the free version, you can have a look the Extension Warehouse for useful third-party plugins.

To download Sketchup, visit: http://www.sketchup.com


Tutorials


Important basics


Advanced basics


How to make ...

Useful links


Plugins