Today while reading one Google blog I found Google SketchUp, a very good utility from Google to create, modify and for sharing the 3D modes. Google SketchUp can be used to design a new deck for your house, build models for Google Earth, or teach geometry to your fifth-graders. Google SketchUp also gives you the option of export your work to images, make a movie or take a printout of your Google SketchUp work.

Google SketchUp features

• Edges and Faces: That’s all there is to it.
• Push/Pull: Quickly go from 2D to 3D.
• Accurate measurements: Work with precision.
• Follow Me: Create complex extrusions and lathed forms.
• Paint Bucket: Apply colors and textures.
• Groups and Components: Build smarter models.
• Shadows: Perform shade studies and add realism.
• Sections: See inside your models.
• Scenes: Save views and create animations.
• Look Around and Walk: Explore your creations firsthand.
• Dimensions and Labels: Add information to your designs.
• The Instructor: Catch on quickly.
• Layers and the Outliner: Stay organized.
• Google Earth: See your models in context.
• Sandbox tools: Work on terrain.
• 3D Warehouse: Find models of almost anything you need.
• Import DXF, DWG and 3DS: Get a head start on your modeling.
• Import images: Paint walls with photos.
• Export TIFF, JPEG and PNG.
• Export DXF and DWG: 2D line drawings and 3D models (Pro only).
• Export PDF and EPS: 2D vector images (Pro only).
• Export 3DS, OBJ, XSI, FBX, VRML and DAE (Pro only).

Google SketchUp 6 includes a number of new features, including new ways to view your models, build models from photographs, create 3D text objects, performance enhancements, and more. The Pro version of Google SketchUp 6 also includes Layout, a brand-new tool for creating professional 2D presentations from your SketchUp models.

In addition to the new features we’ve added to Google SketchUp 6, Google SketchUp team has made performance improvements that make SketchUp faster and more fun to use than ever. Included with Google SketchUp Pro 6, Layout (beta) is a powerful new tool you can use to create compelling, multi-page 2D presentations from your SketchUp models. It’s a completely separate application that we developed to work hand-in-glove with SketchUp. Layout saves you time and effort by eliminating much of the busywork involved in creating 2D presentations, both for print and digital presentation.

Google SketchUp is very good tool for those who are looking to build 3D models and 2D designs and don’t have much experience in the 2D and 3D modeling. Go for the free Google SketchUp and when you feel that you are now comfortable with Google SketchUp then you can go for professional version of Google SketchUp.
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