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What is the function of Sandbox at SketchUp Pro?

The Sandbox is a new set of tools for modeling terrain and organic shapes at the SketchUp. You can bring your survey data and create a surface from the contours. You can draw a surface from scratch. You can build berms and hills using the Smoove TM Tool. You can put roads, building pads, parking loots, and lot more in your model using the new Drape tool. You can add resolution to any surface that you want using the Add Detail Tool.

Is SketchUp Pro 5 is the 3D modeling tool for design professionals?

the professional version of SketchUp, SketchUp Pro 5, authorizes design professionals in order to explore and communicate complex design concepts. Using the Google SketchUp Pro 5 you can:

1. Export in additional 2D formats
   • Portable Document Format (.pdf)
   • Encapsulated PostScript Format (.eps)
   • Epix (.exp)
   • AutoCAD (.dwg, .dxf)
2. Export 3D models in some additional; formats:
   • 3DS (.3ds)
   • AutoCAD DWG (.dwg)
   • AutoCAD DXF (.dxf)
   • FBX (.fbx)
   • OBJ (.obj)
   • XSI (.xsi)
   • VRML (.vrml)
3. Exporting the animations and walk-through as MOV or AVI files.
4. Usage of the sand box [which is an example of organic representation] and other platform and movie models.
5. GIS data [shapefiles] can be imported or exported.
6. Use the available tools. Example: the ones sent out to Vectorworks or bought in from AchiCAD, Autodesk Architectural Desktop, Artlantis R, and ArcGIS.
7. Print and export raster images at the higher than the screen resolution.
8. You can receive free email technical support for two years after purchasing.
9. You can use the software also for commercial purpose for two years. The free version of Google SketchUp is only for personal use and not for commercial use.

Tutorial Videos could be downloaded using the Google SketchUp?

The Google SketchUp tutorial videos are available as the streamed videos for viewing the videos online only.

What can Google SketchUp Pro 5 be used for?

Google SketchUp Pro 5 can be used for quick massing studies. It can be used for exploring options and ideas. You can also figure out the spatial design problems. It is proper set up for perspective hand drawing. The SketchUp models can be used as a base for presentation boards doctored with Photoshop.

Is SketchUp for education program available?

yes, there is a SketchUp for educational program available. For K12 and higher educational purpose is available. SketchUp has a place in every classroom, dorm room, and the student’s laptop as it is 3D featured. An affordable SketchUp Pro license or even no cost licenses software including corresponding property is given to the communities and learners. The SketchUp Pro 5 version is available for free for the educators.

Is training available for SketchUp use?

Yes, there is training available for Google SketchUp. There are several types of training available. The self paced tutorials, video tutorials, and many more. The self-paced tutorials have three self placed; getting started tutorials are installed with Google SketchUp. There is a series of video tutorials available that tech working with Google SketchUp as well as using Google SketchUp with Google earth.

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