Blogs
November 2020
Top 5 Compatible Laptops for SketchUp
If you are aspiring to become an Architect, Interior Designer or civil engineers and love to pursue on 3D Drawings, then you are already aware of computer hardware.
What is Trimble Connect and Why is it So Useful
For the AEC community working with SketchUp as their major tool all day, Trimble Connect is a boon. Connect is the prime collaboration and connet platform from Trimble, which they are happy to include with the Sketchup Pro subscription!
Setting Wind Turbines with SketchUp Random Tools
Random Tools are a set of tools to randomize various things in a SketchUp Model. In SketchUp, making a scene doesn’t disturb anybody.
Understanding SketchUp 2020 Subscription Options
In the land of 3D modeling, SketchUp may not be the king but sure is the ace up your sleeve. It has been touted as a toy software in the beginning, but it steadily overcame all that negativity and now has become one of the best 3D modeling software in the market.
October 2020
SketchUp Ruby Code Editor is Updated
The well-known SketchUp extension Ruby Code Editor is one of the best tools you should have if you need to write code in your 3D model.
Paul Hensey and His SketchUp Gardens
Paul Hensey is arguably the best landscape designer in south England and a great mentor and author on SketchUp. Today we will get to know what makes Hensey and his SketchUp gardens tick.
Glancy Nicholls Architects and SketchUp - A Fine Duet
Glancy Nicholls Architects uses SketchUp to enhance client understanding of project direction, and enable participation in its evolution.
Debunking 5 Common Myths About SketchUp
Competitors of SketchUp and those who never used it spread many misinformation about it. Today, we will discredit the most common 5 myths about SketchUp.
September 2020
A Glance Back at SketchUp 2018
Trimble has released the up to 2020.1 version of the near-legendary 3D modeling software SketchUp. But some of us may feel the need to use an older version of SketchUp.
How Mark Gregory Helps Architects with SketchUp
Running an architectural practice is difficult, however numerous organizations are ignorant that help is accessible. In this spotlight, we research Mark Gregory from Smudgeable to investigate how he is helping Architectural firms and why SketchUp and Layout are his apparatuses of decision.
Rendering Terms You Must Know
So, you've been using SketchUp for a while now? To get to the pro level, you have to learn the following 3D design terms by heart.
Recollecting SketchUp 3D Basecamp 2014
Since the year is slowing down, we can at long last sit back, unwind, and think back and post about the incomparable SketchUp 3D Basecamp conference that happened 4/14-4/16 of year 2014 in Vail, Colorado.
August 2020
SketchUp 3D Basecamp 2012
Presently that the fourth SketchUp 3D Basecamp is finished and the members are going home, it's an ideal opportunity to think back and recap a portion of the news and things that occurred at the occasion.
Importing DWG Files in SketchUp
Trimble SketchUp is probably the most popular 3D modeling software among people who aren't hardcore professionals.
Brightman Designs 3D Models
Brightman Designs deal with a wide exhibit of undertakings running from private to business, conventional to current, covering regions from parcels to squares to miles of roadway.
Need More Materials with SketchUp
SketchUp has an exceptionally pleasant library of materials for models. On the off chance that you need more materials, they are accessible at SketchUp Textures.
July 2020
SketchUp PlaceMaker - A SketchUp Extension
In the event that you haven't heard, there is an amazing SketchUp augmentation accessible that will permit you to make models of whole cities in only a couple of clicks! It is called PlaceMaker, and it truly makes places.
SketchUp Becomes Subscription Only
As of November 4, 2020, SketchUp will no longer sell Classic Perpetual Licenses and Maintenance and Support restoration plans.
Communication in Sketchup through Studio Nine
SketchUp's capacity is its adaptability and speed in communicating thoughts. Deftness and adaptability are only two of the capacities SketchUp has conveyed to a noticeable architectural and interior design practice.
Designing Outdoor Kitchen with SketchUp
Turning thoughts, or, for sure, dreams, into the truth is something SketchUp exceeds expectations at. For an Australian organization, transforming their customers' fantasy outside kitchens into a the truth is their business – and SketchUp has a major impact in it.
June 2020
SketchUp Resources for Architects
SketchUp is an exceptionally amazing asset for modelers and fashioners, as it gives you a sensible perspective on the real venture you are making.
Joining Trimble layout innovation with SketchUp for residential construction: An Interview
Custom home developer and fashioner, J.B., has been on the front line of innovation all through his whole vocation. From creating SketchUp Extensions to accelerate development work processes to consolidating 3D demonstrating, his customers realize they can believe him with their residential development ventures.
Modeling a Real City in 3D with SketchUp
A Cork (Ireland) based draftsman P.L., has worked in computerized modeling, engineering, item design, and instruction for a long time.
How to Create Your First 3D Model in SketchUp
SketchUp is a 3D modeling program for making geometric 3D articles, for example, building models, scale models, inside design things, and practical parts. It's a program that gives you the ideal blend of straightforwardness and quality.
August 2019
Adding background images to a SketchUp model in four different ways
3D modeling in SketchUp has become easier with SketchUp and adding some background images to a SketchUp model can be easier using four different methods.
6 important things every SketchUp beginners must know
SketchUp is a great tool for 3D modeling, sharing thoughts, making bonding with other users and most of all to learn new and different way of modeling which make a beginner a pro.
Guide to draw Freehand Shapes
SketchUp’s Freehand Tool helps to create hand-drawn lines, like the planter decorations or simple lines and in this article we will describe the way of drawing Freehand Shapes using Freehand Tool.
Top 8 Websites for Textures and Materials for SketchUp
3D Rendering and modeling is getting easier in SketchUp with the help of different materials and textures. There are different websites where SketchUp users can find their textures.
June 2019
Advanced templates in SketchUp Pro
With the new upgrade version SketchUp Pro has introduced twelve new templates for SketchUp Extension Warehouse to make modeling in SketchUp more fun than before.
Creating Polygons in SketchUp in 5 seconds
SketchUp is full of various 3D models, tools and extensions which is a little tough to handle for beginners, creating a Polygon in SketchUp with some easy tools is good start for beginners.
Helix Along Curve Plugin for SketchUp
Helix Along Curve is another Plugin from SketchUp Extension Warehouse which helps to create helix tubing along a pre-picked curve in SketchUp.
Introducing SketchUp Campus
SketchUp team always tries to make the experience with SketchUp better and unique every time for the users, when users demand a new place of learning skills they started SketchUp Campus.
May 2019
Drawing Basics and Concepts of SketchUp
SketchUp users always find some easy ways to work in 3D modeling and drawing in SketchUp is the most important thing that needs to be done through some easy concepts.
Review of Eneroth Tool Memory
SketchUp or Google SketchUp is mainly a3D modeling computer program that is used for a broad range of drawing applications used by architects,
Review of British Institute of Interior Design Accreditation
The BIID CPD has approved two courses of SketchUp Hub for the interior designers which can be applied by the SketchUp Hub users.
Making a Candle Holder with Patterned Panel and Bending Extension in SketchUp
Alex Schreyer is a SketchUp specialist who has focused his works on wood working and some bending objects; he created a beautiful Candle Holder to decorate home.
April 2019
Curic Space for SketchUp
SketchUp Extension Curic Space is designed to help users to space objects inside the models quickly and users can use this extension for making copies of single objects etc.
Instant Fence and Railing from Vali Architects in SketchUp
SketchUp models are created using many extensions with their related tools; one is Instant Fence and Railing from Vali Architects that allow users to create quickly fences and railings.
SketchUp for Web – Free vs Shop
SketchUp for Web is a free version of SketchUp paid version, also almost everything about SketchUp Pro is created into the SketchUp Web as it is easier and free to use.
Surface Imperfection Maps in VRay to create Realistic materials in SketchUp
This article is about the using method of surface imperfection maps to add realism on the rendered materials within VRay for SketchUp which Justin Geis has shown through a tutorial video. Here are some details about this Surface Imperfection and its use in SketchUp.
January 2019
About The SketchUp Essentials
Author : Subra Bera
SketchUp’s two specialist Aidan Chopra and co-author Rebecca Huehls has written the book the SketchUp for Dummies where the way of Animating sections is discussed.
TrueBend: extension inspection
Author : Subra Bera
SketchUp is simple yet powerful software full of special and useful extensions and TrueBend from Thom is another one that allows users to bend geometry within a single click.
Custom Material Libraries using SketchUp
Author : Subra Bera
SketchUp has some nice array of materials built into it, but it probably doesn’t have everything as the users want so they can turn their favorite SketchUp images into materials.
Modeling Table and Stool Legs with Rake and Splay in SketchUp
Author : Subra Bera
David Richards has been designing different wooden furniture since a very long time and from the beginning he loves SketchUp, this time he used RakeSlay tool to design legs.
December 2018
An Architectural Visualist: Alejandro Soriano
Author : Subra Bera
SketchUp user and Architectural Visualist, Alejandro Soriano has been working with SketchUp from a long time and has discussed about his works and interest in a current interview.
Hiding things in a Model
Author : Subra Bera
SketchUp Tools are making things easier and by its constant upgradation, it is solving many problems such as Hiding things in a model while editing single geometry.
Multiple Profiles can be handled by Follow Me extension
Author : Subra Bera
SketchUp Warehouse is full of various wonderful and useful extensions and tools that make the design thing a lot easier, Follow Me is the newest of them with some unique features.
Quantities and Cost estimates with Quantifier Pro in SketchUp
Author : Subra Bera
SketchUp’s Quantifier Pro is a brand new extension and amazing extension that is used to quantify and help to apply pricing to things within the SketchUp model.
December 2017
SketchUp Weekend Workshop
Author : Simul Chowdhury
SketchUp has probably been the widely used 3D designing and modeling application. People across the world use SketchUp to meet their designing needs in a satisfying way.
Developing a table in SketchUp
Author : Subhra Bera
Tim Killen has wrote a wonderful eBook on woodworking and the in every chapter of the book there is a modeling detail of a piece of furniture like table, window, door etc.
Wall Thickness for 3D Printing
Author : Simul Chowdhury
Wall thickness is necessary when you give your 3D model in print; otherwise, the 3D printer may not understand the thickness and thinness of the walls of your designs and print your model wrongly.
Cube Cities are a unique thinking
Author : Subhra Bera
Greg Angevine is the founder of Cube Cities and with his innovative team he has made some unique featured cities which are different from the normal thoughts.
October 2017
V-Ray 3 for SketchUp – Render with Accuracy
Author : Simul Chowdhury
In the 3D modeling world, Rendering makes your design live and vibrant. It brings in the needed visual that you expected to have in your design.
Clipping and missing faces in SketchUp
Author : Subhra Bera
Both SketchUp Make and SketchUp Pro are struggling in fix an issue in SketchUp called Clipping and missing faces in SketchUp tool.
How to Set Up Templates in SketchUp
Author : Simul Chowdhury
Templates in SketchUp are the place where you are drawing on. Each template defines the type of your project.
Client Communication: the key to better projects
Author : Subhra Bera
Delivering SketchUp models to the clients through right communication is important for projects and Nick shows in his video.
September 2017
Best 11 Ways to Make SketchUp Run Smoothly
Author : Simul Chowdhury
Every 3D designing application more or less runs slow on your operating system as long as a complex designing is concerned.
Free SketchUp plugins for download
Author : Subhra Bera
It is known that Sketchup is the easiest and the best tool for modeling and designing for the architects.
Simplify workflow with component mirroring
Author : Subhra Bera
Eric Schimelpfening is the founder of SketchThis.Net and has applied 3D technology in his entire career.
Things to Know about 3D Warehouse of SketchUp
Author : Simul Chowdhury
SketchUp has brought to you everything in a comprehensive and understandable way. Designing on the application is easier than ever.
August 2017
3D Model of London for SketchUp
Author : Michal Konicek: 3D Model of London
AccuCities is a London tech start-up, focusing on capturing accurate and detailed 3D city models. Starting in London, we are capturing 3D Models of this beautiful city in 4 basic levels of detail.
Complex 3D shapes Become Easier with SketchUp Solid Tool
Author : Simul Chowdhury: Editor
Designing 3D shapes with a perfect size as you want is not an easy task. But on SketchUp, even a beginner can design complex shapes using solid SketchUp tools.
How to Use Orbit, Zoom and Pan Tools to Get the Best View
Author : Simul Chowdhury: Editor
To design flawlessly and creatively, SketchUp offers you some simple, understandable view tools concentrated completely on the object you draw on.
Know about Edges and Faces of 3D model in SketchUp
Author : Simul Chowdhury: Editor
Though SketchUp provides you with the simplest way of designing, it needs a proper knowledge of models to sketch an object correctly.
my.SketchUp – Take along Your 3D Models Wherever You Go
Author : Simul Chowdhury: Editor
SketchUp grows with time to offer more advanced and simplified option to the designers and artists. Today, the application is considered to be the widely used one because of its easier approach to the 3D designing.
June 2017
Refresh the greenery in the Renders with this Free Library of plants for SketchUp
Author : Subhra Bera - Content Editor
SketchUp always helps its users to modify their models with new and amazing features. They have launched a new library of plants in their tool to make the models more green and lively.
Getting started in SketchUp
Author : Subhra Bera - Content Editor
Everyone who is new to SketchUp, this article will help them to warm up their 3D modeling skills. Here you can find an overview of how to select a template, move around the SketchUp...
BoolTool 2 Has Been Launched for SketchUp Make and Pro
Author : Simul Chowdhury: Editor
BoolTool plugin of SketchUp allows designers to add nuanced detail to the design as accurately as they expect. Performing some Boolean operations are tough for SketchUp even with the Solid Tools.
September 2016
IMSI/Design introduces DesignCAD 3D MAX 2016 with sketchup file import feature
Author : Rajib Dey - Editor-in-chief
IMSI/Design, the leading developer of TurboCAD, just launched DesignCAD 3D MAX 2016 with advanced features to deal with blocks, images, and symbols in an efficient manner.
August 2016
LSS Arch Lite for Sketchup
Author : Rajib Dey - Editor-in-chief
Kirill B has developed LSS Arch Lite. This commercial sketchup extension supports only sketchup 2016. This extension is a modified version of LSS Arch.
July 2016
MSPhysics for sketchup
Author : Rajib Dey - Editor-in-chief
Anton Synytsia has developed MSPhysics for sketchup. This sketchup extension supports SketchUp 6, SketchUp 7, SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016.
How to design a modern steel gate with sketchup make 2016
Author : Rajib Dey - Editor-in-chief
In this sketchup video tutorial you will be familiar with some useful sketchup tips to design a modern steel gate in sketchup 2016. To complete the model efficiently, various sketchup plugins are used.
June 2016
Ropefall for Sketchup – A newest sketchup extension
Author : Rajib Dey - Editor-in-chief
Balazs Torma develops Ropefall for sketchup. The plugin supports SketchUp 2015 and SketchUp 2016. This sketchup plugin is used to develop and design the model of realistic ropes, cables, wires with physics simulation instantly.
Window+ - A powerful sketchup extension to add windows to the building models
Author : Rajib Dey - Editor-in-chief
Window+ is specifically designed for building designers to facilitate them to easily produce and edit good-looking and symmetrical rectangular windows.
MeshWrapper Tool – A useful sketchup extension for mesh modeling
Author : Rajib Dey - Editor-in-chief
Cadman introduces MeshWrapper Tool for sketchup. This sketchup extension contains a slew of tools to generate an outer shell all over 3d geometry.
May 2016
2016 GLASER STX for Sketchup
Author : Rajib Dey - Editor-in-chief
This sketchup extension facilitates the users to generate smooth sections with specific depth as well as discriminate amid noticeabe, cut and hidden elements and demonstrates them in the preview with dissimilar colors.
Download various energy analysis plugins for sketchup
Author : Rajib Dey - Editor-in-chief
There are various sketchup energy analysis plugins which can be used to produce improved sustainable designs as well as analyze model in an efficient manner.
December 2015
CL3VER Releases CL3VER 3.3
Author : CL3VER
CL3VER announces that the 3.3 platform release is now available for all users. Major updates included in this release include significant quality enhancements when viewing CL3VER projects on mobile devices.
November 2015
CL3VER unveils pro VR Authoring solution for AEC at AU 2015
Author : Luca Vidotto
CL3VER 3.3 will offer enhanced publishing capabilities through a new desktop app, as well as support for VR and an improved production workflow.
How to generate walls efficiently with Dibac for Sketchup
Author : Rajib Dey
Robson Jacobsen presents a useful sketchup video that highlights how to generate walls effortlessly with 2015 Dibac for sketchup.
August 2015
Online presentation of Brighter 3D Sketchup 2015 Rendering Software
Author : Rajib Dey
Watch the online demonstration of Brighter 3DSketchup 2015 rendering software. Brighter3D can produce naturalistic renders from any sketchup scenes effortlessly by integrating exclusive noiseless rendering technology.
VFX Direct Digital Media Agency will perform as the certified sketchup content developer to generate and distribute 3d models through 3d warehouse
Author : Rajib Dey
VFX Direct, LLC, receipient of various adwards as well as creative agency that offers new media solutions, just declared that it will perform as the new 3D Content Developer for SketchUp.
March 2015
Morphological Visualization Track- CAD|CAM- Cairo - Egypt “Morphing or Forming Competition”
Author : German University in Cairo
Morphological Visualization Track introduces a non-conventional process of spatial studies. Students are required to study a visual experience in space through a complete yet simple video production process.
CL3VER announces new pricing at AIA Convention 2015
Author : Luca Vidotto
CL3VER, cloud based platform for interactive 3d presentations for AEC, announces new pricing starting at $ 50 per month. CL3VER will be exhibiting at AIA Atlanta 14-16 May 2015 at the Software and Technology pavilion.
7 tips when starting 3D Printing
Author : Debamoy Ghosh
Our tech club at middle school of late had a chance of receiving a new 3D Printer donated by someone...
Autodesk and Microsoft collaborate to improve the future of Digital and Physical 3D Productiong
Author : Rajib Dey
In order to progress the future of digital and physical production, Autodesk has tied a knot with Microsoft Corp.
February 2015
CL3VER Releases CL3VER 3.0
Author : Luca Vidotto
CL3VER, the cloud based platform for interactive 3D presentations, releases CL3VER 3.0, the new generation of the platform dedicated to engineers, architects, and other design professionals.
Substance Painter for Sensible Texture
Author : Debamoy Ghosh
Substance Painter is a ground-breaking new product that takes a lot of the busy task out of creating sensible textures and the new aptitude to paint with particles offers something that is unique.
January 2015
5 of the best free tools for designers
Author : Debamoy Ghosh
It does not need a wide span to invent that the value of free tools for designers are really few and hard to find out. designerhacks has recently presented an engaging article which says about the opportunity.
5 sketchup plug-inns
Author : Debamoy Ghosh
Sketchup plug-in can produce a world of distinction, once you’re modeling creator. Finding the right ones can take lots of some time.
Real 2015 – An exclusive event on sensor technologies organized by Autodesk
Author : Rajib Dey
3D sensors are becoming significant part of today’s 3d modeling industries. One can use the sensor technology through a 3d laser scanner and economical software to produce a 3d model of existing objects.
CL3VER announces CL3VER 3.0
Author : Luca Vidotto
Automatic real-time lightmap technology makes CL3VER 3.0 a game changer for 3D visualization and Project Storytelling.
December 2014
Skalp sections and patterns for Sketchup
Author : skalp4sketchup.com
Skalp has been designed and built as an easy to use yet powerful Live Section Tool. It represents the key missing features needed to realize a long standing dream: Create stunning construction documents inside SketchUp.
Live and Online Sketchup training
Author : Debamoy Ghosh
Good opportunities never repeat. Live and online SketchUp training is one of such opportunities that help the budding designers to learn more about SketchUp.
November 2014
Perform the renderings of the SketchUp 8, SketchUp Make & SketchUp 2013 models with Renditioner Pro V3
Author : Rajib Dey
IMSI Design releases Renditioner Pro V3, the most updated version of Renditioner that contains some advanced features and superior print quality.
What are the best things to do with Sketchup
Author : Rajib Dey
Apply keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts are very useful to save significant time while creating complex models with sketchup.
Some useful sketchup tips on sketchup sandbox tools
Author : Rajib Dey
SketchUp sandbox conception denotes a surface that is created and controlled through sandbox tools.
An exclusive course for sketchup users’ alias “Trimble SketchUp for Digital Fabrication and Prototyping”
Author : Rajib Dey
Participate with an exclusive course on Trimble sketchup alias Trimble SketchUp for Digital Fabrication and Prototyping.
October 2014
AXYZ design and Chaos Group Join Forces to Bring High-Quality 3D Characters to SketchUp and Rhino
Author : Jaime Parga
Leading provider of 3D character models, AXYZ design, announced today the integration of their libraries with Chaos Group’s V-Ray for SketchUp and Rhino.
Design, Bill of Material and Shop Drawing With SketchUp
Author : Warunyoo Songkran
Design, Bill of material and shop drawing with SketchUp – an amazing video, complied by Warunyoo Songkran.
August 2014
Computer Assisted Design (CAD) programme for the 3D Printing
Author : Debamoy Ghosh
The computer aided designs (CAD) software programme enables a designer to shape their models. One of the best among is TinkerCAD. This is probably most easy and powerful programme.
3D Pen – a newest technology ahead
Author : Debamoy Ghosh
The newest technology in the world of 3D modeling is 3D pen. With the world's latest affordable 3D-printing technology, 3D pens, a designer can make solid drawings...
SketchUp - New visualizer 1.1
Author : Debamoy Ghosh
The visualizer is an awesome tool for creation of clear, realistic images rapidly for communication with clients, contractors, and colleagues.
Create a compelling design of your bathroom with Sketchup
Author : Debamoy Ghosh
Before any designer starts the ultimate process to make a bathroom using the 3D design software, all they need to have a solid plan. However, SketchUp is the best software that can do this work.
August 2014
Europe, US look to bring 3D printer in school for children
Once it was the personal computer which brought wonder to the classes of the school. But now the time has changed.
July 2014
New Release of Raylectron version 4
SoftByte Labs, Inc has released a new version of Raylectron alias version 4.xx, much faster and easier to use.
SketchUp Class in Rockport, September 8-12, 2014
Centre for furniture Craftsmanship, situated in United State’s Rockport is going to organize special SketchUp class for woodworkers’.
June 2014
How to download and set up Sketchup
Learn the process to download and set up sketchup in your computer system. The process is totally free and the users will be able to download the functional version of sketchup.
Trimble launched two New Concept Applications alias Sketchup Scan and Trimble Through The Wall for Google's Project Tango Program
Trimble just introduced two concept applications well matched with the most updated tablet platform of Google's Project Tango program.
Sketchup mobile viewer
Sketchup mobile viewer is the most updated onsite presentation tool for sketchup users. It is compatible with the iOS and Android tablets.
April 2014
3D Drawing with SketchUp
SketchUp Make from Trimble is your answer. SketchUp is a software program that allows you to draw and design in 3D. Your students will benefit from an opportunity to explore, create and express themselves in a visual way and effectively convey what they are thinking.
Visualizer for SketchUp can generate photorealistic virtual image with a single click
Imagination Technologies has just launched Visualizer for SketchUp. This latest sketchup program facilitates the users to snap real time virtual photos of their 3D designs in SketchUp(R) with a single click.
VUE 2014.5 brings more light to your digital nature
e-on software, just launched VUE 2014.5 xStream and Infinite for commercial application. This latest version VUE software will be useful for making natural 3D surroundings as well as performing animation & rendering.
March 2014
Debugging SketchUp Extensions Now Easier
Debugging is now no more a trouble for SketchUp Ruby extension developers. With a Ruby Debugger for SketchUp 2014, debugging has got easier.
SketchUp Free and Pro version (2013 & 2014) Released
SketchUp Free and Pro version (2013 and 2014) is a collection of Video Graphics authored by Jean-Luc Clauss. This training video is highly useful as it helps in mastering drawing and communication with SketchUp 3D 2013 and 2014.
SketchUp 2014 includes several BIM processes
In sketchup 2014, there exists an add-on tool alias LayOut which is compatible with a BIM (building information modeling) program. Besides, Sketchup 2014 contains the classifier tool and IFC export capabilities.
February 2014
Modeling with SketchUp for 3D Printing Book Now Available
Modeling with SketchUp for 3D Printing written by Bonnie Roskes is now available for all SketchUp enthusiasts. The book consists of step-by-step projects that show how to design and print various different models that can be then created in any 3D printer.
January 2014
GKWare Door Maker plugin for Sketchup
Gary Kernan, having huge experience over 15 years for creating cabinet and curved staircase building, has developed Door Maker plugin for sketchup.
Axis introduces interactive camera visualization tool for sketchup 3D CAD software
With the Axis Camera Extension for the Sketchup 3D CAD software, system designers can conveniently select Axis Network Cameras and insert them into 3D models of buildings.
Autodesk launches Cloud-Supported 3D Character Generator
Autodesk adds a new wing to its cloud based application by introducing Character Generator. It is a user-friendly web-based application that facilitates the users to produce customized, improvised and animatable 3D characters virtually.
December 2013
Mixamo introduced Fuse, the latest Universal 3D Character Creator For Steam
Maximo, the leading solution provider in 3D character animation, just released Fuse. It is a collective expandable character originator that makes a sea change in 3D modeling and texturing.
SketchUp Rendering Using V-Ray - An online course by Brian Bradley
Brian Bradley has presented this useful online course focusing on how to render with sketchup and v-ray. Be familiar with generating pragmatic 3D architectural drawings with V-Ray.
An exclusive demonstration on "The SketchUp to iClone Pipeline” will be provided in the sixth annual Machinima Expo
The sixth annual Machinima Expo will take place this Sunday, November 17th, from 10am to 4pm (PST). The event will happen on online and it is free for all.
October 2013
Sefaira introduces first real-time energy analysis software for building design
Sefaira, the leader in software for high performance building design, today announced Sefaira for SketchUp, a SketchUp plugin that provides architects with real-time energy analysis without leaving their native design environment.
E-on Software Press Release - November 06, 2013
I'm excited to announce the immediate avalability of Vue 2014 xStream and Infinite, the latest and greatest generation of Vue products for CG Professionals. With physically accurate sunlight and photometric lighting
Augment Reality and Sketchup
Augmented Reality is the latest technology that combines real world with digital world in real time. In this system a 3D model is superimposed on a video feed for producing illusion to ensure that the model is a material object in the real world.
September 2013
Transform your rendering & visualization capability to the next level with Paradise Sandbox for sketchup
Paradise Sandbox is an ideal tool developed by Paradise Studios for professional architects and hobbyist 3d artists that can generate realtime visualization and transform any scene with spectacular
The introduction of BIMobject App for SketchUp
BIMobject® just introduced the cloud integration App compatible with Trimble SketchUp. It is compatible with SketchUp 7, SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013.
E-on software unveiled LumenRT 4.3 for sketchup
E-on software, has just introduced LumenRT 4.3. The registered users of LumenRT 4 can make a free upgarede to this trial version. LumenRT 4.3 consists of a new content library having 80 latest real-time optimized plants.
August 2013
Generate a high quality rendering with your sketchup model by Raylectron version 3.02
SoftByte Labs, Inc recently launched Raylectron version 3.02, a most important improvement to their Raylectron suite. Raylectron v3.02 can smoothly and efficiently render 3D models created with Sketchup
How to create an Attribute Report with sketchup
It can only be performed with Sketchup Pro version. An Attribute Report denotes a comma separated or html file involving all the attributes and value in a model or in a selection. An attribute report
Review of Sketchup-ur-space
Most of us are aware of SketchUp, a 3D design tool from search engine giant Google. Using this tool, Sketch up Space (SuS) has been created which has offer readers news, features, reviews
July 2013
SketchUp Exporter
Big news for our SketchUp users: thanks to Alex Schreyer, we now have a plugin to export 3D models directly form SketchUp to Sketchfab. The plugin adds a menu item “Upload to Sketchfab”
Quirky, making invention accessible with Sketchfab
Sketchfab is very happy to announce that we our now integrated with our friends over at Quirky! Beginning today, users will be able to browse some of their very best inventions (like
Brightman Tal a new company from by Danial Tal and Michael Brightman
Brightman Tal has partnered with Daniel Tal to form a new company, Brightman Tal. It offers design, drafting, modeling, rendering and training services. As Published, Practicing, Professional
4D Virtual Builder 3.2
Last year @ D-studio, we have been very busy developing a number of applications built around Sketchup. Next months, we will release them gradually. To start, we announce the 4D Virtual Builder
June 2013
My story with SketchUp
My name is Leopoldo J. Tescum, I from Tabasco, México and I have a career in electrical mechanical engineering and my interest in 3D began as a hobby, looking on the web
E-on Software Announces Immediate Availability of LumenRT 4 GeoDesign Plug-in
E-on software, the leader in 3D Immersive Nature technologies, today announced the immediate availability of LumenRT 4 GeoDesign. Packaged as a add-on plug-in product for LumenRT, it delivers the full power and capabilities of LumenRT
May 2013
Chaos Group’s V-Ray 1.6 for SketchUp Now in Open Beta
Artists, architects and designers always want their software to do more. More detail, more speed, more quality. Today, with the announcement of Chaos Group’s V-Ray 1.6 for SketchUp open beta
SketchUp tools : PUSH / PULL
The tool "Push / Pull" allows us to increase or decrease the volume of a solid, exactly pushing or pulling a face.
SketchUp Training Central
We offer hands-on training sessions led by SketchUp experts in a variety of fields. Our courses are available to take online, in a classroom setting, or at your workplace.
April 2013
SketchUcation Plugin Store is live!
We teased you for the last few weeks showing you how we were installing plugins directly into SketchUp. Now we are pleased to announce that the SketchUcation Plugin Store is now available for the community!
Intersects to Create Mortises in SketchUp
There are several different Intersect Faces options in SketchUp. The one most folks seem to use is Intersect Faces>With Model. I find in most cases that Intersect Faces>With Selection is more useful and often results in less clean up.
March 2013
Creating a Night Scene from a Daytime Drawing
This a a simple method of taking a hand drawing and turning it into a night scene using Photoshop and a couple of very quick digital modifications. I’ve always struggled to simulate a night time scene with traditional hand drawings.
February 2013
Street Revitalization with Quick Sketches
It is quite enjoyable to take an existing building or an entire streetscape and show its future potential through hand drawn sketches a some imagination. Just for fun, go out and photograph an old building or retail storefront, make a print of the digital photo and draw over it onto tracing paper - adding new facade detail and activities.
Adding Context and Entourage to SketchUp Models
Many architects are so focused on representing their building designs with SketchUp models that they often fail to put those models into the context of their surroundings or even add critical elements (entourage) to the models such as landscaping, people, furnishings and more.
January 2013
CISCO TX9000 Telepresence and 3D Augmented Reality
Telepresence refers to a set of technologies which allow people to feel as if they were present, to give the appearance of being present, or to have an effect at a place other than their true location. TelePresence also refers to the ability to live virtual experiences without realizing that technology is present.
December 2012
Remodeling with SketchUp - A book by Mike Tadros
Mike Tadros, the principal and co-founder of Igloo Studios and the lead educator for School (www.go-2-school.com), has just published an exclusive training e-book on sketchup which is known as “Remodeling with SketchUp: Measure and Draw Your Existing Space”.
November 2012
Draw Accurately with Google Sketchup
When Google Sketchup starts up, make sure you select the correct template, which is Poduct Design and Woodworking - Millimeters.
How to use more than one Section Plane simultaneously
The *Section Plane *is a powerful SketchUp feature. You can cut your model anywhere in realtime. You can create as many section planes as you like, but SketchUp will only allow one single active section plane
October 2012
Construction Documents using SketchUp Pro & LayOut: New e-book by Paul Lee
Author : Paul Lee
This new book has been 11+ years in the making since Paul first designed and delivered a course called “RealWorldCAD” which was designed to show how to use CAD professionally, using standards for layers, linetypes, lineweights, and nomenclature. Through this experience I began to form ideas about how to best design course materials and delivery methods.
Shaderlight announces winners of Global Competition to find best rendered 3D Models
Author : Kate
In July we gave you the chance to show us what you can do with Shaderlight with the launch of our latest render contest. We had hundreds of entries from all over the world so thanks to everyone who took part.
September 2012
SketchUp’s upcoming 3D Basecamp 2012
Author : Rajib Dey
3D Basecamp is considered as the premier gathering of SketchUp devotees to learn and interact with one another. This year 3D basecamp is going to occur in Boulder, Colorado on October 15th, 16th and 17th. Day One of the event will be held at the Boulder Theater.
SketchUp Exporter
Author : Alex Schreyer
Big news for our SketchUp users: thanks to Alex Schreyer, we now have a plugin to export 3D models directly form SketchUp to Sketchfab. The plugin adds a menu item “Upload to Sketchfab” to the File menu in SketchUp.
August 2012
Sketchup and Photoshop compliment to each other
Author : Rajib Dey
The sketchup users can make some grand image effects while combining SketchUp with other design software like photoshop . The users can apply the fog setting in SketchUp to generate a depth map which one can utilize in Photoshop resulting very fascinating effects.
Dealing with Units in Sketchup
Author : Thomas Thomassen
There are extensions to the base classes in SketchUp’s Ruby API which often new SketchUp plugin developers overlook. If you aren’t aware of them you might find yourself reinventing many features of the SketchUp API which already exists. There is very little you need to do to deal with units, SketchUp does most of the work
July 2012
Cubify Invent can make a sea change in 3D printing technology
Author: Rajib Dey
3D Systems unveils the launching of Cubify(R) Invent(TM). It is a powerful 3D 'Create-To-Print' Design With Cubify invent, the users can easily transform the most multifaceted designs into 3D printables.
June 2012
How to use more than one Section Plane simultaneously
Author: Alexandre "abav" Villares
The Section Plane is a powerful SketchUp feature. You can cut your model anywhere in realtime. You can create as many section planes as you like, but SketchUp will only allow one single active section plane at a time (in the same context, as we will see). To use simultaneously active planes, the trick is to group your model with a section plane and create another one outside the group.
May 2012
Merging SketchUp, Digital Drawing and Prismacolors!
Author: Jim Leggitt
I enjoy combining traditional drawing processes with digital tools and couldn't have found a better project to test out some new design communication techniques! For creating this aerial perspective of a college campus, I constructed a Google SketchUp base model
April 2012
It is the Time to Vote for Model Your Town Competition
Author: Debarati Nath
In today’s world we live in two kinds of world, one is real world and the other is virtual world. We want to stay in a well decorated world both in real and virtual.
March 2012
Easter Seals Announces Sketch-A-Space Contest Winner
Author: Debarati Nath
Now whenever you open Google Earth, you will never see the distracting patchwork on your monitor. Not for a single time. Google has upgraded the Google Earth overnight and the new version is called Google Earth 6.2.
February 2012
The Introduction of Google Earth 6.2
Author: Debarati Nath
Now whenever you open Google Earth, you will never see the distracting patchwork on your monitor. Not for a single time. Google has upgraded the Google Earth overnight and the new version is called Google Earth 6.2.
January 2012
SketchUp Shows a New Ray to the Autistic Society
Author: Debarati Nath
Autism is now days encroaching its paw to everywhere in this world. It is a disorder of development of neural characterized by impaired social interaction and communication. But our favorite tool SketchUp has been proven a great way of communication for the people with autism.
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