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Michael Peters, Technology Integration, Colegio Americano de Guatemala

May-June 2010

http://misterpeters.pbworks.com
Email: mpeters@cag.edu.gt
 1. What is Google SketchUp?
 2. Where can you get it?
 3. Things to do with it …
 4. Basic Functions
 A WORKSPACE tour
 Basic VIEW tools
 DRAWING / EDITING tools
 MEASURING / LABELING tools
 1. What is Google SketchUp?

• SketchUp is a 3D modelling program, allowing the


creation, viewing and manipulation of 3D objects.

• Used by architects, engineers, game developers, interior and


industrial designers.

•DESIGNED TO BE EASY. Not really a “professional” quality 3D


program. Used to teach and learn basic 3D modelling
concepts, and as a “sketch pad” for professionals for
brainstorming and rough work.

•Users share their designs on the Sketchup 3D Warehouse. They


can then be downloaded and used by anyone.
 2. Where can you get it?

• It can be downloaded FOR FREE (the best part), by anyone, at …


http://sketchup.google.com

•SketchUp Pro is has a few extra features and is available free for
teachers, and fairly inexpensively for students. BUT THIS IS
UNNECESSARY FOR MOST USERS – THE FREE VERSION IS FULLY
FUNCTIONAL

•Lots of other tutorials and training available at the site above,


too.
 3. Things to do with it …

• For ideas, browse the Google SketchUp 3D Warehouse, available


inside the program, or at …

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/
 3. Things to do with it …
 3. Things to do with it …
 3. Things to do with it …
 3. Things to do with it …
 4. Basic Functions
 A WORKSPACE tour

Main Tool
Bar

Axes

Man (Object)
Shows Scale
 4. Basic Functions
 Basic VIEW tools
 4. Basic Functions
 DRAWING / EDITING tools
 4. Basic Functions
 MEASURING and LABELING
Tools
MOVING FORWARD

•Google Sketchup PRO can export models to many other


professional grade 3D software packages (Blender, AutoCAD, etc).
•Augmented Reality, design your own Second Life models, custom
World of Warcraft objects and more!

•This is a great starting point for anyone interested in architecture,


industrial or interior design, game development, filmmaking or
any type of engineering.

•IT’S FUN! GO HAVE SOME!

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