October 3rd, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
Earlier this year, we shared a snapshot of how architect Nick Sonder uses SketchUp Pro and LayOut to work up construction documents. In comments on this blog and our YouTube channel, we noticed that folks wanted to learn more about the ins and outs of …
September 27th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
We always say that SketchUp is at its best when modeling real things, especially when the modeling happens before the making. The thing is, there’s no penalty for screwing up in SketchUp; heck, mastering SketchUp screw-ups might just be the best way …
September 13th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
If you’ve ever taught someone to use SketchUp, you’ve probably drawn the basic SketchUp house and then breezed over the details when it comes to detailing the roof. The truth is that designing roofs is not always a straightforward task, even for ex…
September 8th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
In mid-July of this year, intrepid world travelers John, Shara and Steve headed east to join Sophie Feng (one of our newest SketchUp team members) on a mission to learn more about folks in China are using our software. Here’s a travelogue that Sophie p…
August 28th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
Glance at the masthead of this blog and you’ll know something’s up. Our new graphic identity is only the most obvious of the changes we’ve made in SketchUp 8 M4. It’s unusual for us to do four maintenance releases between major versions, but then, it’s…
August 27th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
3D Basecamp is the world’s premier gathering of SketchUp people. Part user conference, part pep rally, this year’s edition is set to take place in our hometown of Boulder, Colorado on October 15th, 16th and 17th.Registration opens Tuesday, August 2…
August 9th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
10K Design is a UK-based design firm led by James Horner. The firm does a bit of everything — even web design and backend web development — but they specialize in building design and 3D modeling. Recently, we recently spoke with James about his…
August 7th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
If you sometimes try to orbit the spreadsheet you’re working on, you’re one of us. If the phrase “Follow Me that profile along this edge” makes sense to you, you’re one of us. If building a model is easily the best part of your workday, you’re one of u…
July 26th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
When someone writes a plugin for SketchUp, he or she isn’t just looking to cram a few more icons into your toolbar. Plugins help users solve important design and workflow problems, so plugin developers have to be as keyed into the needs of SketchUp u…
July 24th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
Our Summer/Fall 2012 SketchUp Authorized Training Center (ATC) schedule is now available: find a SketchUp ATC near you now. This season we’re also offering a few new classes; allow us to pique your interest!Mastering SketchUp: The SketchUp Workflo…
July 19th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
We often describe SketchUp as both design and communication software. Some folks don’t get the communication element, but for anyone who needs to share and collaborate with clients or partners, the fluid nature of SketchUp Pro and LayOut is essential…
July 15th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
The good news is we’re working really, really hard on the next version of SketchUp. The bad news is that doesn’t leave a lot of time for decorating our temporary office space. I’m afraid we’re only about half done printing out and pinning up all the…
July 9th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
Robert W. Lang is executive editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine, and the author of several books including “Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp.” Bob blogs about Woodworking and SketchUp at his website ReadWatchDo.com. We asked him to tell us a lit…
June 27th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
On the short list of things we miss about the Google office, fully-automatic massage chairs are right up there. Greg (feet) and Mark (shoulders) decided to re-create the experience for Tommy yesterday. We made him keep his clothes on.Click to make the …
June 26th, 2012 | by SketchUp Team | published in Google SketchUp
An article published in last week’s New York Times made me a little queasy. Entitled “Skipping the Architect: Wise or Otherwise?”, it profiles a handful of people who, empowered by user-friendly drawing apps like SketchUp, have decided to do their own …