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Created on Monday, 16 May 2016 / Intermediate
Tags: texturing, UV, UV mapping, Arch, ThruPaint, SketchUp, Extension
In this tutorial you will learn to use Fredo's ThruPaint to texture an arch using it's QuadMesh UV feature. This technique is particularly useful for ... [ Read more ]
In this tutorial you will learn to use Fredo's ThruPaint to texture an arch using it's QuadMesh UV feature. This technique is particularly useful for ... [ Read more ]
Created on Wednesday, 11 May 2016 / News
Tags: VR, Kubity, SketchUp, Google Cardboard, Virtual, Reality, Immersion, Extension, Trimble VR
Our friends over at Kubity have a great video help you understand how to use the Kubity Exporter Extension to easily transport your files from SketchUp to Kubity and ultimately to Virtual Reality on ... [ Read more ]
Our friends over at Kubity have a great video help you understand how to use the Kubity Exporter Extension to easily transport your files from SketchUp to Kubity and ultimately to Virtual Reality on ... [ Read more ]
Created on Tuesday, 10 May 2016 / News
Tags: spacemouse, 3dconnexion, raffle, sketchup, discount
Well done to the winners of April's 3Dconnexion Spacemouse raffle. Garry Kernan and Alejandro Soriano Martinez are proud owners of a SpaceMouse Pro Wireless and SpaceMouse Wireless respectively. To ... [ Read more ]
Well done to the winners of April's 3Dconnexion Spacemouse raffle. Garry Kernan and Alejandro Soriano Martinez are proud owners of a SpaceMouse Pro Wireless and SpaceMouse Wireless respectively. To ... [ Read more ]
Created on Wednesday, 27 April 2016 / Beginner
Tags: skechup, vertices, vertex, align, edges, aligning edges in sketchup, terrain manipulation
In this tutorial you will use to use TIG's Drop Vertices extension in SketchUp. Perfect if you need to manipulate terrain borders or align edges to objects in SketchUp Download Drop ... [ Read more ]
In this tutorial you will use to use TIG's Drop Vertices extension in SketchUp. Perfect if you need to manipulate terrain borders or align edges to objects in SketchUp Download Drop ... [ Read more ]
Created on Tuesday, 26 April 2016 / News
Tags: lightup, sketchup, rendering, real time, light rigging, ambient occlusion
LightUp v5.x is a new major release of LightUp that has some great new features that really accelerate the workflow of using SketchUp and LightUp to produce high quality content; there are also many ... [ Read more ]
LightUp v5.x is a new major release of LightUp that has some great new features that really accelerate the workflow of using SketchUp and LightUp to produce high quality content; there are also many ... [ Read more ]
Created on Wednesday, 20 April 2016 / News
Tags: BIM, PlusSpec, CAD, SketchUp, Tutorial, Parametric
The guys at PlusSpec just released a compelling video about how it generates parametric structure on the fly. The video covers drawing parametric walls in SketchUp, creating floor joists, inserting ... [ Read more ]
The guys at PlusSpec just released a compelling video about how it generates parametric structure on the fly. The video covers drawing parametric walls in SketchUp, creating floor joists, inserting ... [ Read more ]
Created on Wednesday, 06 April 2016 / News
Tags: 3dconnexion, spacemouse, raffle, sketchup, free, winners
Well done to the winners of March's 3Dconnexion Spacemouse raffle. Michael McNeil and Jen Streumper are proud owners of a SpaceMouse Pro Wireless and SpaceMouse Wireless respectively. To be in with ... [ Read more ]
Well done to the winners of March's 3Dconnexion Spacemouse raffle. Michael McNeil and Jen Streumper are proud owners of a SpaceMouse Pro Wireless and SpaceMouse Wireless respectively. To be in with ... [ Read more ]
Created on Wednesday, 03 February 2016 / News
Tags: custom augmented reality, augmented reality app, sketchup ruby plugin, sightspace, sketchup, sketchup ipad, sketchup viewer
The new SightSpace Pro turns Apple and Android smartphones and tablets into a powerful machine that blends virtual designs with the real world. When combined with Google Cardboard, SightSpace yields ... [ Read more ]
The new SightSpace Pro turns Apple and Android smartphones and tablets into a powerful machine that blends virtual designs with the real world. When combined with Google Cardboard, SightSpace yields ... [ Read more ]
Created on Friday, 08 January 2016 / Beginner
Tags: mirror, sketchup, flip, scale, duplicate
Ever struggled to add angular dimensions to your SketchUp models? Maybe your prepping your design drawings for LayOut and need to call attention to some ... [ Read more ]
Ever struggled to add angular dimensions to your SketchUp models? Maybe your prepping your design drawings for LayOut and need to call attention to some ... [ Read more ]
Created on Thursday, 07 January 2016 / Beginner
Tags: mirror, sketchup, flip, scale, duplicate
In this quick tip you will learn how to mirror selected objects or geometry in SketchUp. This is a time saver for objects that are symmetrical. When it ... [ Read more ]
In this quick tip you will learn how to mirror selected objects or geometry in SketchUp. This is a time saver for objects that are symmetrical. When it ... [ Read more ]
Created on Wednesday, 29 July 2015 / Reviews
Tags: Architectural Design, Alex Schreyers book, sketchup, review
If you currently use SketchUp for architecture/design, drafting, drawing and presentation then Alex Schreyer's new book, Architectural Design with SketchUp might be for ... [ Read more ]
If you currently use SketchUp for architecture/design, drafting, drawing and presentation then Alex Schreyer's new book, Architectural Design with SketchUp might be for ... [ Read more ]
Created on Monday, 27 July 2015 / Reviews
Tags: Artisan Review, SketchUp Extension, extensions
Dale Martens is renowned for extending SketchUp's possibilities. Over the years he has left us in awe with the likes of Profile Builder, Bool Tools, UV Tools and the sublime Subdivide ... [ Read more ]
Dale Martens is renowned for extending SketchUp's possibilities. Over the years he has left us in awe with the likes of Profile Builder, Bool Tools, UV Tools and the sublime Subdivide ... [ Read more ]
Created on Sunday, 26 July 2015 / Reviews
Tags: review, materials, extension, productivity, management, sketchup
Material Maintenance for SketchUp tackles the often laborious task of material replacement in SketchUp. Using materials in SketchUp can quickly become a dark art ... [ Read more ]
Material Maintenance for SketchUp tackles the often laborious task of material replacement in SketchUp. Using materials in SketchUp can quickly become a dark art ... [ Read more ]
Created on Tuesday, 23 June 2015 / Plugin
Tags: sketchup extension, taper, extension, plugin, curve, tapered extrusion
To draw a taper (tapered extrusion) using Taper Maker, you must first draw a path (or line) for the taper (extrusion) to follow. Any SketchUp line drawing tool (or plugin) can be used to create a path. ... [ Read more ]
To draw a taper (tapered extrusion) using Taper Maker, you must first draw a path (or line) for the taper (extrusion) to follow. Any SketchUp line drawing tool (or plugin) can be used to create a path. ... [ Read more ]
Created on Friday, 29 May 2015 / News
Tags: trees, 3d trees, styles, sketchup models, sketchup styles, studio, backdrop
Need beautiful mature Chestnut Oak trees for a SketchUp project? We have 15 beautiful 3D trees that are free for Premium Members. As an added bonus, we also have an Awesome Styles pack that makes ... [ Read more ]
Need beautiful mature Chestnut Oak trees for a SketchUp project? We have 15 beautiful 3D trees that are free for Premium Members. As an added bonus, we also have an Awesome Styles pack that makes ... [ Read more ]
Created on Thursday, 21 May 2015 / News
Tags: community, CAD, CAD Professionals, SketchUp, SketchUp Professionals
3DConnexion recently did an article on where CAD professionals can get tremendous value and support. The SketchUcation community was listed as one of the best places for SketchUp Professionals. As ... [ Read more ]
3DConnexion recently did an article on where CAD professionals can get tremendous value and support. The SketchUcation community was listed as one of the best places for SketchUp Professionals. As ... [ Read more ]
Created on Friday, 24 April 2015 / News
Tags: plusspec, videos, bim, bim for sketchup, quantify, kitchen and furniture design, kitchen, furniture, steel, structure, electrical
Our good friends down under, RubySketch, have released a series of videos showing new features coming to PlusSpec. From 2D plans in minutes, steel structure and electrical layout, kitchen and furniture ... [ Read more ]
Our good friends down under, RubySketch, have released a series of videos showing new features coming to PlusSpec. From 2D plans in minutes, steel structure and electrical layout, kitchen and furniture ... [ Read more ]
Created on Wednesday, 25 March 2015 / News
Tags: layout, architecture, sketchup, ebook, training, learning, construction documents
Hot on the heels of the immensely popular SketchUp to LayOut training series Matt Donley from MasterSketchUp has another gem planned for release soon! SketchUp to LayOut for Architecture is a co-operative ... [ Read more ]
Hot on the heels of the immensely popular SketchUp to LayOut training series Matt Donley from MasterSketchUp has another gem planned for release soon! SketchUp to LayOut for Architecture is a co-operative ... [ Read more ]
Created on Wednesday, 17 December 2014 / News
Tags: thea, render, plugin, sketchup, discount
To celebrate the release of Thea Render 1.4 we have a great deal for the Christmas period. We have knocked $125 off the price for the Thea for SketchUp bundle. For only $300 you get a Thea Render ... [ Read more ]
To celebrate the release of Thea Render 1.4 we have a great deal for the Christmas period. We have knocked $125 off the price for the Thea for SketchUp bundle. For only $300 you get a Thea Render ... [ Read more ]
Created on Monday, 15 December 2014 / News
Tags: indigo, render, GPU, sketchup, photo realistic
Glare Technologies, Indigo Renderer 3.8, brings big productivity enhancements for visualisation professionals. Dramatic improvements in rendering speed, loading time, and memory usage allow you to push ... [ Read more ]
Glare Technologies, Indigo Renderer 3.8, brings big productivity enhancements for visualisation professionals. Dramatic improvements in rendering speed, loading time, and memory usage allow you to push ... [ Read more ]