... two formats, Google Earth (.kmz) and Collada (.zip) Download the Collada file to your computer, and open it with GoogleSketchUp to view the model Some models can also be downloaded as GoogleSketchUp ... version of Google Earth is available fordownload Locate the download link, and download a copy of Google Earth Follow the on-screen instructions to install Google Earth Once installed, Google Earth ... are not GoogleSketchUp does not stop you from modeling non-geo-located objects, and you can still share them through the Google 3D Warehouse, just not with Google Earth 216 Open Google SketchUp, ...
... (Figure 1–2) You can downloadGoogleSketchUp Pro or GoogleSketchUpFor now we will be using the freeGoogleSketchUp Click the DownloadGoogleSketchUp link to continue the download process www.it-ebooks.info ... Ins and Outs of GoogleSketchUp and Shapeways GoogleSketchUp Installing GoogleSketchUp Downloading GoogleSketchUp Installing GoogleSketchUp ... available fordownload on the SketchUp home page at http:/ /sketchup .google. com In the upper-right corner of the page, click DownloadGoogle SketchUp, as shown in Figure 1–1 Figure 1–1 Google SketchUp...
... Saving for game use Summary 56 57 58 58 62 65 65 67 68 72 75 75 75 77 77 78 78 79 79 [ ii ] This material is copyright and is licensed for the sole use by REKHA NADENDLA on 2nd December 2011 375 ... 142 142 145 1 47 148 151 153 153 1 57 158 159 160 161 162 163 166 166 172 173 174 174 178 181 181 1 87 1 87 190 191 191 191 192 Time for action Painting in individual elements Time for action – painting ... preparing a model for export Time for action – SketchUp Pro export Time for action – SketchUpfree export Time for action – using the free Autodesk FBX converter Importing to Unity 3D Time for action...
... (Figure 1–2) You can downloadGoogleSketchUp Pro or GoogleSketchUpFor now we will be using the freeGoogleSketchUp Click the DownloadGoogleSketchUp link to continue the download process CHAPTER ... Ins and Outs of GoogleSketchUp and Shapeways GoogleSketchUp Installing GoogleSketchUp Downloading GoogleSketchUp Installing GoogleSketchUp ... available fordownload on the SketchUp home page at http:/ /sketchup .google. com In the upper-right corner of the page, click DownloadGoogle SketchUp, as shown in Figure 1–1 Figure 1–1 Google SketchUp...
... or add guidelines while modeling For example, Figure 1– 17 shows a 20mm radius circle 17 CHAPTER ■ THE INS AND OUTS OF GOOGLESKETCHUP AND SHAPEWAYS Figure 1– 17 Circle with 20mm radius Using the ... OUTS OF GOOGLESKETCHUP AND SHAPEWAYS The Rotate tool allows you to orbit around the object for viewing the model from all angles In addition, it allows you to rotate around the model for editing ... creations 23 CHAPTER ■ THE INS AND OUTS OF GOOGLESKETCHUP AND SHAPEWAYS Figure 1–26 Shapeways profile page 24 CHAPTER ■ THE INS AND OUTS OF GOOGLESKETCHUP AND SHAPEWAYS On the right of the...
... section and much more on the Google Patent Search Help page at www .google. com/googlepatents/help Google 3D Warehouse Similar to Google Patent Search, there is the Google 3D Warehouse Rather than ... and don’ts for developing models for 3D printing before constructing the model in SketchUp The chapter will conclude with methods of double-checking the model before sending it off for 3D printing ... end up with a design similar to Figure 4– 27 77 CHAPTER ■ 3D MODEL TO 3D PRINT Figure 4– 27 The final model before upload to Shapeways Double-Check Before Uploading Now that the lighthouse model...
... download as well as resources forGoogleSketchUp www .sketchup .google. com/ download/ plug-ins.html#lightup GoogleSketchUp has put together a list of plug-ins that you can download www.alexschreyer.net ... C:\Program Files \Google\ GoogleSketchUp 8\Plugins It might be different depending on the computer you are using You can download a copy of the plug-in from http:/ /sketchup .google. com/intl/en /download/ rubyscripts.html ... that, it is freefordownload You can download a copy of Flattery from www.pumpkinpirate.info/flattery/ Unzip the download, and place the files in the Flattery folder with your GoogleSketchUp Plugins...
... the distances of the overhang (Figure 7 17) Make sure the overhang on both sides of the model is proportional Figure 7 17 Extended overhang of the roof 1 57 CHAPTER ■ MODELING WITH PHOTOGRAPHS ... image to SketchUp s modeling window There are two ways to add an image in SketchUp The first way is to select File ➤ Import, and browse to the Chapter folder (Figure 7 2) The image used for this ... extrude Figure 7 6 Tracing the table leg Select the Orbit tool, and rotate around the trace What you should see is the surface of the trace and not the complete trace in 3D form (Figure 7 7a) What...
... done—but it requires a few extra steps For this example, you will be using a cylinder as the curved surface (Figure 7 31) Figure 7 31 The cylinder used for texturing In front of the cylinder ... business We have left the best model for last You will construct an armored car in Google SketchUp, also known as the BA-64B armored car, which you then will upload for 3D printing on Shapeways Unlike ... and save them on your computer as separate image files in JPEG or PNG format Name them A, B, C, and D for easy reference 177 CHAPTER ■ WORKING WITH SYMMETRY Make sure to crop just the image of...
... from the SketchUp web site I recommend you try the trial version before investing any money To download your own copy, visit the GoogleSketchUpdownload page at http:/ /sketchup .google. com /download, ... also a way to test the form, function, and performance of the model And it’s a great way to simulate a model before moving forward to 3D printing If you are designing a model for a customer, having ... a copy For those of you who are not sure about purchasing the Pro version, Google provides an eight-hour trial version of LayOut along with SketchUp Pro and Style Builder that you can download...
... steps of preparing a GoogleSketchUp model for lasercutting by Ponoko To get started, you will need to download three items: the Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) plug-in forGoogle SketchUp, Inkscape, ... Ponoko • You can download the SVG plug-in from http://code .google. com/p/sketchupsvg-outline-plugin/downloads/list • You can download a copy of Inkscape at www.inkscape.org • You can download the ... X3, or Macromedia FreeHand MX, you can use those tools instead of Inkscape Unlike the other software packages, Inkscape is an open source program and is freefordownload (Figure 12–2) 279 CHAPTER...
... The png file format is best for supporting this type of image Alpha-transparent images are most commonly used for landscaping entourage (trees and plants), for images of people, and for objects ... correctly (Figure 9 -71 ) Note Figure 9 -71 For minor adjustments to the photos, you can position the texture and tweak the free pins 10 The second photo is of a different view of the house Before you import ... the same view as the second photo (Figure 9 -72 ) Note Figure 9 -72 The origin you use for the first Photo Match photo will be used for the entire model So for subsequent Photo Match photos, you must...
... Chapter The Pro version of SketchUp is available as a free hour trial from the main SketchUp website http:/ /sketchup .google. com What's the best import/export file format? Google has announced they ... want to download I'm going for the Smooth Animation script Right-click and select Save target as Navigate to the SketchUp Plugins folder (usually C:\Program Files \Google\ GoogleSketchUp 7\ Plugins) ... bought @last software, the makers of SketchUp, it also bought Keyhole Corp, the makers of Google Earth Both Google Earth and SketchUp were then released forfree The development of the two technologies...
... a Google Earth plan You've come across Google Earth already in Chapter You can go there now if you haven't already and install it before you carry on in this section Time for action Open Google ... SketchUp can slow down a lot when operating this way To avoid this you can take a screenshot of the Google Earth plan, save it as an image, and import this instead Time for action – using a Google ... the basics of modeling in SketchUp If you haven't done so already, why not spend half an hour reviewing the great SketchUp tutorials on the website at http:/ /sketchup .google. com/training/videos.html...