Google Releases Free SketchUp

[xpgeek]

Continuing its tradition of acquiring companies and releasing their software for free, Google on Thursday released Google SketchUp, a version of the popular 3D modeling tool for personal use. SketchUp can be used for creating, viewing and editing 3D designs, and attracted the attention of the search giant with a Google Earth plug-in.

"The new Google SketchUp is for the do-it-yourselfer, the hobbyist — really anyone who wants to build 3D models for use in Google Earth," said Brad Schell, Product Management Director of SketchUp. "Go ahead and model that new kitchen, or deck, landscape your virtual garden, or impress your teacher with a roller coaster or medieval castle."

Google SketchUp is free for personal use only. No registration is required.

http://sketchup.google.com

[zimagirl79]

Neat program. I had never heard of it before this but downloaded it to play with. Will let you know if I actually get the hang of it and create something lol.

[odidio]

New to me too, thanks I'll have to have a look.

[Uguel]

[align=justify:7b14d11280]I went to SketchUp's website and their program does like a very good little application. I read that you can created 3d objects directly from your drawings.
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