SketchUp 2014 For Dummies

Start building your 3D model today with a comprehensive guide toSketchUp 2014 SketchUp 2014 For Dummies is a user-friendly guideto creating 3D models, adding textures, creating animatedwalkthroughs, and more, using one of the most popular 3D modelingprograms on the market. Fully updated to align with the release ofSketchUp, the book guides you through the interface, tools,techniques, and tricks in SketchUp and SketchUp Pro, on bothWindows and Mac platforms. Written for designers with no prior 3Dmodeling experience, the book provides beginner- tointermediate-level instruction in this powerful program. With a strong emphasis on usability rather than features,SketchUp has found widespread success around the world. Availableas a free download, the program allows you to get comfortable anddevelop your skills before investing in the Pro version'sadditional features. SketchUp 2014 For Dummies getsyou up to speed fast, beginning with an overview of the basicconcepts of 3D modeling before getting down to business with thesoftware. Organized for easy navigation, the book can also serve asa handy desk reference for more experienced designers gettingacquainted with the latest update. Topics include: Using SketchUp 2014 to create 3D models Printing on a plotter or 3D printer Sharing designs via SketchUp 3D Warehouse Exporting to another design package The book also walks you through the creation of a detailed setof plans, and demonstrates how to give virtual "tours" of yourdesign. A 16-page color insert illustrates the possibilities, andmay just trigger your inspiration. Whether you're a designer,architect, engineer, or hobbyist, SketchUp 2014 For Dummiesgets you started quickly.

Autorentext

Aidan Chopra is the author of the SketchUpdate, an irreverent but informative monthly e-newsletter that reaches hundreds of thousands of SketchUp users around the world. He has been teaching people about computers and design software since discovering SketchUp in architecture school.

Klappentext

Learn to:

• Harness the power of the latest SketchUp and SketchUp Pro features
• Produce professional-quality 3D models and designs
• Develop compelling presentations to showcase your work
• Create accurate 3D models that you can print with a 3D printer
  Bring your ideas to life in brilliant 3D!

With this easy-to-use guide, you can begin creating professional-looking models right away no modeling experience necessary! Whether you're working from your imagination or a floor plan, find out the best way to get started and transform simple lines and faces into a 3D model that you can print, share, and explore inside and out!

• Know your tools discover how SketchUp compares to other modelling programs and learn insider tips for using SketchUp's tools
• Piece by piece add walls, doors, windows, additional floors, stairs, and even a roof that you can remove to reveal a building's interior
• Stay organized copy and space elements easily, group related elements, and nest groups within groups
• Find a look switch among preset styles, from sketchy edges to polished lines, and add materials such as brick, wood, or paint

• Show off share your model as an image, let others find it in the 3D Warehouse, or assemble a 3D-printable model
  Open the book and find:

• A complete introduction to SketchUp and a quick tour
• Tips on making quick models, adding styles, and more
• How to draw floors, walls, and roofs
• Tricks to adding premade doors, windows, and furniture
• How to create a 3D printable model from SketchUp
• Tips on making and modifying terrain
• How to create a realistic light and shadow study
• Details of starting from a 2D CAD file

Zusammenfassung
Start building your 3D model today with a comprehensive guide to SketchUp 2014 SketchUp 2014 For Dummies is a user-friendly guide to creating 3D models, adding textures, creating animated walkthroughs, and more, using one of the most popular 3D modeling programs on the market. Fully updated to align with the release of SketchUp, the book guides you through the interface, tools, techniques, and tricks in SketchUp and SketchUp Pro, on both Windows and Mac platforms. Written for designers with no prior 3D modeling experience, the book provides beginner- to intermediate-level instruction in this powerful program.

With a strong emphasis on usability rather than features, SketchUp has found widespread success around the world. Available as a free download, the program allows you to get comfortable and develop your skills before investing in the Pro version's additional features. SketchUp 2014 For Dummies gets you up to speed fast, beginning with an overview of the basic concepts of 3D modeling before getting down to business with the software. Organized for easy navigation, the book can also serve as a handy desk reference for more experienced designers getting acquainted with the latest update. Topics include:

• Using SketchUp 2014 to create 3D models
• Printing on a plotter or 3D printer
• Sharing designs via SketchUp 3D Warehouse
• Exporting to another design package
  The book also walks you through the creation of a detailed set of plans, and demonstrates how to give virtual "tours" of your design. A 16-page color insert illustrates the possibilities, and may just trigger your inspiration. Whether you're a designer, architect, engineer, or hobbyist, SketchUp 2014 For Dummies gets you started quickly.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with SketchUp 2014 7

Chapter 1: Meeting SketchUp 9

Chapter 2: Establishing the Modeling Mind-Set 21

Chapter 3: Getting a Running Start 57

Part II: Modeling in SketchUp 73

Chapter 4: Building Buildings 75

Chapter 5: Falling in Love with Components 123

Chapter 6: Going Beyond Buildings 157

Chapter 7: Keeping Your Model Organized 207

Chapter 8: Modeling with Photos and Other Resources 221

Chapter 9: 3D Printing with SketchUp Models 269

Part III: Viewing Your Model in Different Ways 301

Chapter 10: Working with St yles and Shadows 303

Chapter 11: Presenting Your Model inside SketchUp 337

Part IV : Sharing What You've Made 367

Chapter 12: Paper or Cloud? Printing and Uploading Your Work 369

Chapter 13: Exporting Images and Animations 389

Chapter 14: Creating Presentations with LayOut 409

Chapter 15: Diving Deeper into LayOut 431

Part V: The Part of Tens 459

Chapter 16: Ten SketchUp Traps and Their Work-arounds 461

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Discover Even More 469

Index 473