Google SketchUp Pro 5- A 3D modeling tool
What is the function of Sandbox in 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 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. You can use the organic modeling (sandbox) and the film and stage (pre-viz) tools.
5. You can import and export GIS data (shapefiles)
6. Use the available importer and the exporter plugins like the import from AchiCAD and export to Vectorworks, Autodesk Architectural Desktop, Artlantis R, and ArcGIS.
7. Print and export raster images at a 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.
Can Tutorial Videos 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 a proper set up for perspective hand drawing. The SketchUp models can be used as a base for presentation boards doctored with Photoshop.
Is SketchUp available for education program?
Yes, there is a SketchUp available for educational program. 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. Google is committed to providing students and the institutions with low cost SketchUp Pro licenses or no cost Google SketchUp free software and also the complementary resources. The SketchUp Pro 5 version is available for free for the educators.
Is there a training available for SketchUp use?
Yes, there are several types of training available. The self paced tutorials, video tutorials, and many more. The getting started tutorials are installed with Google SketchUp. A series of video tutorials is available that teaches working with Google SketchUp as well as using Google SketchUp with Google earth.Google, Google earth, Google SketchUp pro 5
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