Google SketchUp Pro 7
Create, export and present 3D models
Google Sketchup Pro 7, an easy to learn and dynamic program that will allow you to easily create, share and present 3D models. Combining the strength and features of professional CAD programs with a simple and intuitive interface, Google Sketchup Pro 7 also includes LayOut, a completely new program that lets you create complete presentations – paper and digital – from your SketchUp models.
Plus! Google Sketchup Cookbook: Practical Recipes and Essential Techniques:
As the first book for intermediate and advanced users of Google SketchUp, this Cookbook goes beyond the basics to explore the complex features and tools that design professionals use. You'll get numerous step-by-step tutorials for solving common (and not so common) design problems, with detailed color graphics to guide your way, and discussions that explain additional ways to complete a task. Google
SketchUp Cookbook will help you:
Use SketchUp more efficiently by taking advantage of components and groups
Learn new techniques for using Follow Me, Intersect, and constraints
Go beyond simple textures with tools such as texture positioning and Photo Match
Create animations and walkthroughs, and explore design scenarios by using layers and scenes
Learn how to use styles to customize your presentations
Combine SketchUp with the 3D Warehouse and Google Earth
Google SketchUp Cookbook is ideal for architects, engineers, interior designers, product designers, woodworkers, and other professionals and hobbyists who want to work more efficiently and achieve true mastery of this amazing tool.