Google SketchUp is available for new freedom around 3D modeling. The free software generates attractive 3D models using conventional 2D drawing tools. Find In the style of pen and paper here architects, draftsmen and engineers a classic workflow on the road to digital construction plans in three dimensions.
Google SketchUp brings classic drawing tools in a work environment that is familiar from 3D modelers. So you made line drawings, whose sub-elements rotate, move, and scalable - just three instead of just two axles. The resulting forms filled Google SketchUp automatically generated and gradually complete 3D structure. Through numerous floating menus you put hand to shade, colors, textures and transparencies. In addition, the individual lines of the drawn grid models can be manipulated at any time.
Thus, the spontaneity of the work as in illustration applications à la remains as Adobe Illustrator or Macromedia Freehand obtained without having to first learn a highly complex work environments such as that of a typical 3D modeler.
Unlike the freeware version , the Pro version of Google SketchUp 3D models exported not only as a bitmap or KMZ file for Google Earth. Additionally the objects in the formats DWG, DXF, 3DS, OBJ, XSI, VRML and FXB and in video formats QuickTime and AVI. In addition, models can print and export in any resolution.
Conclusion
Google SketchUp tries to bring together two worlds. The mix of typical 2D drawing tools for 3D models rises. So who has already worked with vector drawing program, should master the jump into the third dimension problems.
Google SketchUp supports the following formats
BMP, TIFF, PNG, JPG, KMZ, DWG, DXF, 3DS, OBJ, XSI, VRML and FXB, QuickTime, AVI
Benefits
easy creation of 3D models
numerous import and export formats
spontaneous, intuitive working
Disadvantages
time-limited trial version
