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Artlandia posted a new version of our SymmetryMill plug-in for SketchUp. Compared with earlier prototypes, the latest version, 1.0 can already be used for production work. It is considered the first public, final release. There are also several tutorials to go with it. Instantly apply your SymmetryMill patterns to realistic 3D models of apparel, furniture, cars, or whole buildings. This free plug-in connects SymmetryMill to SketchUp so that your SketchUp models automatically update as you edit your patterns—which is ideal for creating mockups and presentations.

A new version, 2.7b of LightUp has been released. As with all the incremental releases, this is a free update and licensed users are encouraged to get the latest version of their software. As a retail customer of LightUp v2.x they can login, go to Downloads and enter their Registration Key at the bottom of the page to get the latest installer. Simply run the new installer, launch SketchUp and enter their new Registration Key.

Cadalog Inc., the developer of popular SketchUp plug-ins like SU Podium V2 and Podium Browser, has released Viso3D to export SketchUp models for the iPad.
Viso3D will export SketchUp faces and textures, add a lightmap and then provide the ability to view and navigate the 3D model on an iOs device.

E-on Software has just released LumenRT 4 Studio, their immersive nature solution that adds major capabilities for the fusion of light, life, nature and design. LumenRT 4 Studio is the most comprehensive system for transforming 3D models and designs into rich, nature-filled videos, images and real-time immersive experiences. Developed by the leading provider of natural scenery technology for the CG and movie industry, e-on software's LumenRT 4 Studio delivers breathtaking realism, superior performance, and ground-breaking ease of use.

Trying to follow all the latest news on SketchUp happenings can be a full time job. Wouldn't be great if there was a constant feed of SketchUp news directly within SketchUp?

Now you can with Alex Schreyer's latest plugin SketchUp News. It trawls Trimble SketchUp, SketchUcation, Twitter, Facebook and many more sites for tutorials and news and displays an overview of all the comings and goings directly within SketchUp.

Need to see if there's any updates in the plugins forums? Want to see what is trending on Twitter? Read on....

Hello fellow SketchUp users/lovers/groupies/etc. I've come to a point in my life where it is time to move on. I have quit my job as a landscape architectural design associate in an attempt to move on to greener pastures. I'll be packing my bags and leaving California as well. I've just accepted a position with a company in Colorado that deals with Satellites, drones, GPS, and some 3d modeling software...

says Chris in his forum announcement today about changing his job.

Inglobe Technologies just released a free fully functional version of the popular ARmedia Augmented Reality Plugin.

The new ARmedia Plugin v2.3 release is intended to provide access to the complete set of features of one of the most trusted and easy to use augmented reality authoring tools in the market.

Besides being available in a fully functional free version, the ARplugin now also allows to export videos for iOS.

Revizto converts Revit and SketchUp models into lightweight, interactive virtual environments with tools for simple collaboration.

Architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers need easy-to-use tools for visual communication for building construction. Revizto uses game engine technology to provide an interactive visualization of a building’s construction in 3D. This lets users see potential problems before construction, and visualize the building and its internal systems once the building is in operation.

The Plant Factory by e-on software will allow you to create any kind of vegetation - real or otherworldly. Announced earlier last week, according to their site, more news will come soon today (March 11). 

The Plant Factory is e-on software's revolutionary new plant modeling and rendering technology.

This new technology represents the culmination of e-on software's decades of expertise in the field of digital nature and delivers unsurpassed realism and performance.

Now for a limted time, 20% discount!