Google SketchUp is the exciting free software package that makes 3D available to everybody. Whether you need to build 3D models for work, or you’ve just always wanted to explore 3D modeling, Google SketchUp was made for you. Still, it does take a bit of understanding to get started, so turn to Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies.In classic For Dummies tradition, Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies gets right to the point so you can start creating 3D models right away. You’ll learn to:Set up SketchUp, learn about edges and faces, use inferences and guides, and build your first modelEstablish a basic end-to-end workflow for creating and sharing modelsModel non-boxy objects like terrain, characters, bottles, and spheresAdd details like stairs, gutters, and eavesSpruce up your models with styles and shadows to add effects, make objects pop, and enhance realismUse the LayOut function to draw with vector tools, add text and callouts, and print your workDesign buildings and objects, export your models to other design programs or to Google Earth, and explore 3D animationOn the book’s companion Web site, you’ll also find a bonus chapter and videos demonstrating more about what you can do with Google SketchUp. Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies also shows you what SketchUp can and can’t do, and offers tips for solving common problems. Add a new dimension to your work today!
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SketchUp brings 3D to everybody! Find out how, and start creating 3D models today
Maybe you need to build 3D models for work, or maybe you've just always wanted to explore 3D modeling. Well, Google SketchUp was made for you, and here's what you need to get up to speed right away. Learn to make buildings and other objects, print your models, export them to other programs (including Google Earth), create 3D animations, and more!Hit the ground running — set up SketchUp, learn about edges and faces, use inferences and guides, and build your first model Develop a workflow — set up basic end-to-end workflow for creating and sharing models with your friends, clients, and co-workersBeyond buildings — model non-boxy objects like terrain, simple characters, and household objects like furnitureTake a different view — spruce up your models with styles and shadows to add effects, make objects pop, and enhance realismCreate presentation documents — use LayOut in SketchUp Pro to add text, callouts, and images; draw with vector tools; and print models to scaleOpen the book and find:What SketchUp can and can't doHow to add style to your model Tips for building different types of roofsHow to add stairs, furniture, and landscapingEffects that add realism to your models How to build models for Google EarthWays to solve common SketchUp problemsTen plugins, extensions, and resources to consider
| 出版社 | For Dummies |
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| 作者 | Aidan Chopra |