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Build your own 3-D virtual trees

Build your own 3-D virtual treesGoogle SketchUpGoogle SketchUp is an excellent 3d modeling program that is very easy to use - after you work your way through the online tutorial videos. I hope it is easy to load trees made with Dryad into SketchUp, because SketchUp is more geared...

Tags: Google SketchUp, SketchUp, 3D

Discussion threads 2008-01-10

Google gives Sketchup Pro to Maine schools

Google gives Sketchup Pro to Maine schoolsSketchup seems to work in UbuntuI found this on Sketchup in Ubuntu 7.04:http://forum.sketchup.com/showthread.php?p=551503#post551503Hope this helps!Greetz, Pjotr.Thanks for the link!Cheers,cad

Tags: CAD, SketchUp, Maine School, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-06-13

Google gives Sketchup Pro to Maine schools

The Maine Learning Technology initiative provides all Maine middle schoolers with an Apple iBook.  Google announced recently that they would be donating Sketchup Pro to this initiative for preinstallation on all of the iBooks, as well as all public education computers in the state.  Sketchup is Google's easy-to-use three-dimensional modeling...

Tags: Education Technology

Blog posts 2007-06-12

SketchUp 6 released

SketchUp 6 releasedWOWMan,,it's a heck of an improvment over 5.0...it works now,,mostly..pretty much.RE: SketchUp 6 releasedDoes anyone knows if sketchup pro 6 is better than sketchup pro 6 ? I mean I don't wanna buy it if it's not worth it... I know it crashes sometimes, but how often ?RE:...

Tags: SketchUp 6, SketchUp

Discussion threads 2007-01-09

SketchUp 6 released

Google has just released a new version of SketchUp that includes many new features based on user suggestions. According to the user guide, the new features include:Photo matchStylesWatermarksSketchy edgesFog3D text toolText and dimension improvementsSpeedForce inference directionsComponent, materials and styles browserIntersect toolPaste in placeTwo-point perspectiveBetter modifier keysNative support for Google...

Tags: SketchUp, Google SketchUp, Google Inc., 3D

Blog posts 2007-01-08

Google SketchUp released for Mac OS X

When Google acquired @Last Software on 14 March 2006 I got excited about the prospect of having a tidy little application to design all the house projects that I have planned for the summer. Needless to say, I was a little bummed out when I found out that the company's...

Tags: Google Inc., Apple Macintosh, KML, SketchUp

Blog posts 2006-06-13

Google SketchUp

Google SketchUp is a fast, flexible, and fun 3D modeling application that allows you to quickly mock up designs of objects, buildings, or anything else you dream up. You can use SketchUp for fun to draw three-dimensional virtual neighborhoods or for practical projects, such as renovating a kitchen or building...

Tags: SketchUp, Google Inc., Google SketchUp

Product reviews 2006-05-04

Google does design software @Last

Google doodles with @Last's SketchUp softwareCNET's Elsa Wenzel takes a look at some features of the new SketchUp software, which Google purchased in March and turned into a 3D drawing program.

Tags: Google Inc., SketchUp

Videos 2006-05-03

SketchUp is free @Last!

SketchUp is free @Last!Components SiteBe sure to check out Form Fonts for some really nice components(cars, trees, textures, scripts, ect). http://www.formfonts.com/ Its a subscription site, but cheap for the professional content they offer.Cars, Trees, Textures and more at formfonts.comBe sure to check out Form Fonts for some really nice...

Tags: texture, subscription site, SketchUp

Discussion threads 2006-04-27

SketchUp is free @Last!

It looks like Google has pulled another "Urchin" by snapping up a cool, useful and expensive tool and making it free for the world. The free version is only for personal use -- a pro version is still available that has a few extra featurs and can be used...

Tags: Google Inc., GOOGLE HAS, SketchUp

Blog posts 2006-04-26

SketchUp snapped up by Google

SketchUp snapped up by GoogleInterestingMapping software like Google Earth is starting to look like a real-world video game. In fact, something like Google Earth might even be an unusual foundation for that...several generations removed once the clarity gets better.How timely.We just started 3D class today (Wings, Blender, Rhino, Swift)....

Tags: Games, Google Inc., SketchUp

Discussion threads 2006-03-14

SketchUp snapped up by Google

According to the official Google blog, a new purchase has been made. The software company @LastSoftware creates a product called "SketchUp" -- allowing people to create 3D models quite easily.This will be a cool addition to Google Earth when it is added -- the statue of liberty example gives...

Tags: Google Inc., SketchUp

Blog posts 2006-03-14

Additional Resources

Early training sessions with my elementary teachers

Early training sessions with my elementary teachersCan you videotape it?Can you videotape it? Not for insults, etc., but it might help the groups to have it available either to teach the "newbie" who comes on after the training session or those who need a bit of a refresher because they...

Tags: Workforce management, training and certification, training, training session, Early training session, trainer

Discussion threads 2008-09-08

Google's secret project turns out to be Second Life

Niniane Wang, the person behind Google's new service called Lively, has been working on this "confidential" project since November 2005 according to her resume. There have been hints throughout the years that this might be coming, but it turns out that the rumors were true -- Google made Second...

Tags: Second Life, Google Inc., Service, C/C++, Programming Languages, Web Site Development, Team Management, Productivity, Strategy, Java, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Internet, Management, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2008-07-09

3DPaintBrush (exe)

3DPaintBrush is a real-time and easy-to-use visualization tool that enables you to create near photo-realistic images and videos from your 3D models. You can easily enhance an existing model by adding colors, textures, shaders, background, lighting and camera effects, background environments to create quick yet stunning images. Import 3D models...

Tags: 3D, Animation, 3DPaintBrush

Software downloads 2008-05-02

IDX Renditioner Mac (dmg)

IDX Renditioner is a plug-in for Google SketchUp that provides high-quality photorealistic rendering fast and easily. Renditioner works directly within SketchUp and lets users control the materials, advanced lighting components, environments, and background images. Renditioner is "one button" easy with 3 render options of Preview, Standard, and Presentation. It is...

Tags: IMSI/Design, IDX Renditioner, Document Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting

Software downloads 2008-04-25

WireFusion Free Edition (msi)

WireFusion Free Edition lets you create 3D presentations for the Web. With the visual interface you can easily add advanced functionality and interactivity to your presentations. The result is published as a compact, plug-in free, Java Applet, ready for deployment on your Web site. Supported 3D tools are Autodesk VIZ,...

Tags: 3D, Demicron, Virtual Reality, Productivity, Emerging Technologies

Software downloads 2008-02-20

eZ (exe)

eZ is a very fast and simple way to view, markup, combine and publish different file types such as AutoCAD DWG, Adobe PDF, Google SketchUp 3D, ARRIS, BuildersCAD, JPEG, BMP, PNG, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and PLT. eZ is a phenomenal design and communication tool that makes it simple to view,...

Tags: Sigma Design, eZ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Office Suites, Software

Software downloads 2008-02-19

Yang%3A+No+decisions+made+on+Microsoft+bid%3B+Tells+troops+to+stay+focused

Yang%3A+No+decisions+made+on+Microsoft+bid%3B+Tells+troops+to+stay+focusedPretty smart move. No matter how much he might hate MS, he knows that hehas to do what is right for shareholders, though that may not be best for employees. Well, really, the employees do not have to worry, they can move over to Google and other companies if/when that...

Tags: Workforce management, Financial accounting, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Yang, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-02-06

Happy New Year from Googling Google!

It was a great year, and this next year is sure to be just as exciting. With Android, Knol and Open Social poised to make a splash, we can expect to have some pretty interesting headlines in 2008. I have compiled a list of the most popular articles...

Tags: Google Inc., Application, Google Gmail, Google GDrive, E-mail Providers, Internet, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2008-01-01