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Introduction

Setting up the environment

Links

Addons / related software

The free sketchup version can be much enhanced with so-called plugins. To install a Plugin, copy its files directly to the sketchup plugins directory, e.g c:\programs\google\google sketchup 8\plugins. When you restart plugins you then will have additional tools. Usually there should be a new tool palette.

Indexes

find good plugins, there are several web sites, e.g.:

I got:

  • Join push / pull (to extrude several objects, found in "must have Ruby plugins")
  • JS Align - align along 1 of the three axis (found through Search in the education forum)
  • A surface tool plugin (allow to draw on curved surfaces, found in "must have Ruby plugins")


Free and free for education plugins

Artisan

1001bit tools

  • 1001bit tools, free for education.
  • This plugin provides a large series tools for architects. Recommended.

Commercial plugins

Slice modeler

  • SketchUp SliceModeler v1.4 $10 or more. Translates a 3D form into vertical x and y slices that you then can print flat for later assembly)

Google building maker

Acknowledgements

Various objects shown were found in the Google warehouse:

  • Swimming pool by Conan
  • Palm trees by best-lemming