SketchUp Ruby API documentation for SketchUp8 is live
September 2nd, 2010 | by Simone (snicolo) | published in Google SketchUp, Uncategorized
As many of you already know, we released SketchUp 8 yesterday. Check it out: http://sketchup.google.com/
We have updated the documentation for the Ruby API and you can find the Ruby API release notes at: http://code.google.com/apis/sketchup/docs/relea…
Drafting in LayOut 3
September 1st, 2010 | by aidanchopra | published in Google SketchUp
LayOut 3 (which is part of SketchUp Pro contains a ton of fixes, improvements and other tweaks that make it something you should definitely check out. If you’re already using LayOut 2, the upgrade is a no-brainer; if you’re not a LayOut user yet…
Introducing the Solid Tools in SketchUp Pro 8
September 1st, 2010 | by aidanchopra | published in Google SketchUp
Every new SketchUp release contains at least one modeling tool that’s guaranteed to save you a ton of time and effort. SketchUp Pro 8 contains five.The all-new Solid Tools let you perform additive and subtractive modeling tasks (some folks call them …
Geo-modeling features in SketchUp 8
September 1st, 2010 | by aidanchopra | published in Google SketchUp
It’s a small world, but I wouldn’t want to paint it. – Steven WrightIf modeling the planet is like painting a house, Google provides a lot of different brushes. Internally, we have these big paint sprayers that we’re using in major cities to cover …
September 1st, 2010 | by Tasha Danko | published in Google SketchUp
Google Sketchup Pro 8 (with LayOut 3) is now available for purchase or upgrade in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish. You can find out all about the great new features in this short video. It’s really quite simple to upgrade from previous ver…
September 1st, 2010 | by Tasha Danko | published in Google SketchUp
Today is an exciting day around the SketchUp World Headquarters out here in Boulder, Colorado. We’ve just kicked off our third bi-annual “3D Basecamp” to a crowd of SketchUp-savvy folks converging on The Dairy Center from all around the world. I
August 31st, 2010 | by Tasha Danko | published in Google SketchUp
Recently, a team of Googlers traveled to Peru and celebrated the winner (and community) of the Google International Model Your Town Competition. Jorge De Albertis of Lima won through a process where people all over the world voted for one of five final…
August 25th, 2010 | by Tasha Danko | published in Google SketchUp
Our September and October 2010 SketchUp Authorized Training Center schedule is now available. The map below contains information on specific locations, dates, and courses provided.View September/ October 2010 Training Schedule in a larger mapWe have so…
August 24th, 2010 | by Tasha Danko | published in Google SketchUp
If you’ve ever modeled a building in Google Building Maker, you may have found yourself wanting to use crisper, more detailed photos in addition to the aerial oblique imagery. Or, you may have had problems with poor textures caused by other building…
Last call for Sketch-a-Space entries!
August 16th, 2010 | by aidanchopra | published in Google SketchUp
In April, we announced that the Project Spectrum folks had teamed up with Easter Seals for a really inspiring design competition: Easter Seals’ Sketch-a-Space.The competition invites design professionals, people with autism and all other SketchUp use…
August 5th, 2010 | by Tasha Danko | published in Google SketchUp
Great news! In response to customer feedback, the Google 3D Warehouse now sends model updates via email, allowing you to stay informed about the status of your models as they’re being evaluated.Now, when your model is published to Google Earth you’…
Fine-tuning your shadows
July 28th, 2010 | by aidanchopra | published in Google SketchUp
You can control which entities in your models cast shadows; you can also determine which ones are able to receive them. Case in point:Recently, I needed an image of a traffic light that appeared to be lit up. I searched the 3D Warehouse and found a nic…
July 27th, 2010 | by Tasha Danko | published in Google SketchUp
For those of you who haven’t yet tried it, Google Building Maker is our simple 3D modeling tool that allows you to construct buildings by aligning various types of blocks to photos – all from your Internet browser. The completed models are automatica…
July 27th, 2010 | by aidanchopra | published in Google SketchUp
My favorite thing about Robin de Jongh’s excellent new SketchUp book is the clever writing; I tend to like my technical reading to be entertaining, too. My favorite chapter title: “How To Collect An Arsenal Rambo Would Be Proud Of”SketchUp 7.1 for Arch…
July 26th, 2010 | by aidanchopra | published in Google SketchUp
Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), creators of the IES VE tools for building performance analysis and simulation, recently announced their partnership with us. We wanted to let you know a little bit about this and the features in the new version…