SketchUp (formerly Google SketchUp) An easy-to-learn 3D modeling program
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SketchUp (formerly Google SketchUp) Description

Google SketchUp is a tool designed to teach you 3D modeling, whether you are a novice or experienced user. When you enter the program, the first step is to select the type of template you want to work in - simple, architectural design, Google Earth modeling, engineering, product design and woodworking, plan view, or beginning training template. Google SketchUp's user interface is very accessible, and an Instructor guides you every step of the way. In addition, you can watch video tutorials, or read tips and tricks. In the toolbar menu you can select the line, rectangle, circle, arc, eraser, tape measure (to measure distances, create guide lines or points, or scale a model), or paint bucket tool (assign materials and colors to entities - asphalt and concrete, blinds, bricks, carpets, metal, stone, and others). Plus, the push/pull tool lets you push and pull Face entities, in order to add or substract volume from 3D models, and the move tool allows you to move, stretch or copy entities. The rotate tool enables you to rotate, stretch, distort, or copy entities along a rounded path, while the offset tool creates a copy of line at a uniform distance from originals. If you have not managed to rotate camera till this point, or move it vertically and horizontally, then you have probably missed the orbit and pan tools. You can also add photo textures to your model (a feature that uses Street View photos imported from Google Maps) - add a new building (by installing the Google Earth plugin), get models from the Internet, or share your own creations. Furthermore, once you create a model that exists in reality, you can add it as a location, so SketchUp can share it online. In conclusion, Google SketchUp proves to be a reliable and user-friendly program designed for 3D modeling. It may use a high amount of CPU and memory resources, but we still recommend you try it.

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