Some exclusive collections of 27 useful sketchup video tutorials

Sanjay Gangal, the President of IBSystems, the parent company of AECCafe.com, MCADCafe, EDACafe.Com, GISCafe.Com, and ShareCG.Com, presents a video tutorial that contains a playlist of 27 useful SketchUp video tutorials. All these tutorials highlight the following:-

• Be trained with placing your view at the proper height and position to browse your scene. It also offers an synopsis of the tool and helpful tips.

• With Inference locking one can sketch or move in only one direction and still reference other geometry. It is very useful for transforming your sketchup workflow more improved and quicker. Learn the several application of inference locking that can facilitate the users for drawing and moving objects.

• The eraser can be applied to disguise or make edges smooth. Go through some helpful tricks on how to apply the eraser tool in a superior way.

• Learn how to demonstrate the dimensions as well as how to adjust it efficiently.

• Get familiar with the fundamentals of Arc tool and some functional tricks and tips.

• Section tool and how to fine-tune the section display, implant several sections in groups and components and produce section animations.

• There will be also demonstrations on several tools and how to perfectly use these tools for making drawing or moving objects in SketchUp.

• Walk through SketchUp model by the walk tool. Be trained with the tips to modify your eye height and toggle collision detection on and off.

• Learn the fundamental of rotating objects through and some advanced tricks.

• How to apply the rectangle tool in SketchUp along with some useful tricks for greatest use and exactness.

• Get acquainted with some useful tricks on how to utilize Push/ pull tool in a different way.

• The protractor in SketchUp produces construction lines to streamline the drawing and inferencing. Learn the best possible ways to set the protractor precisely.

• Learn how to apply materials to a sketchup model through paint tool as well as alter materials all at once.

• Learn how to apply scale tool to mirror objects effortlessly.

• Learn how to draw edges in any direction.

• Various application of the freehand tool.

• Learn the basics of follow-me tool for generating details, rails, trim, lathed shapes and several others.

• Be abreast of copying objects in SketchUp and after a single copy, make that an array for many copies.

• Know the primary difference between the circle and polygon tools in SketchUp and some tips for regulating the size and segments.

• Learn how to alter and orient the axes in sketchup. To apply inferencing along various directions, orient the axes in any direction.

• Learn how to apply tape measure tool for producing construction lines which are very handy as reference geometry in SketchUp. Tape-measure tool can also re-size groups or the whole model.

• The scale tool can perform on even surfaces or 3D objects. Besides scaling objects, it is also be utilized as a modeling tool.

• Autofold is constructed into the move tool and facilitates you to maneuver surfaces and form automatic folding edges.

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Sean Wagstaff finds 3D Workflows under GPU Ray Tracing

Rendering the computer is a tedious job. Sean Wagstaff, a wizard in 3D technical directorship and visual effect, ProViz Tech Marketing at NVIDIA has some handy experience on it. It is really a pain that the professionals are exhausted to wait when their image return from the render with perfect shape. Sometime it fells, but the creative brains never fails, creativity prevails.

A good writer Wagstaff wrote his experience in www.renderosity.com. He feels, ray tracing is the best way to follow – spearheading ‘Progressive -- physically based -- globally illuminated -- GPU-accelerated.’

Courtesy:http://gfxbing.com/3d-models/160772-daz-poser-renderosity-por911-turbo-sports-car-model-993.html

The users will now simulate the light effect as same as the real world. Some immoral, cheat makes some kind of renderer very fast, but also acquires professional and specialist users to yield best outcome. Those renders are not royal, done with honesty; they often give up realism for getting speed.

The superb quality photo-realistic images can be prepared by the physically based ray tracing. A good professional artist can light a shine. The light sometime disperses sometime shines. If it is in IBL, it will be lighting and reflection that drag the real world. The 3D artist has many roles like photographer, set designer or lighting artists. Brute force ray tracing permits for rendering which rapidly and unmistakably renders a total, low-resolution picture.

The professionals can witness the changes; it is interactive by the processing power. It is hard to fabricate the effect of the work. The rendering process is not restricted to the professionals. In creative activities, iterations are the input to perfecting. This renderingtakes the problem out of iteration.

It will not cost much. Your computation power will do. Brute force ray tracing needs the computation of billions of ray bounces.

It can be done with powerful CPU. Nevertheless, an NVIDIA Graphics Processiong Unit with CUDA – any Quadro, Tesla, or GeForce card - is a required for supercomputer on a chip. Scalability enables process-rendering power. The final instance is 8-GPU rendering appliance. NVIDIA VCA is massively powerful VCA clusters.

Reference:-

Based on ean Wagstaff’s write up in
http://www.renderosity.com/a-light-at-both-ends-of-the-tunnel-cms-17398%20572

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AutoDesSys launched formZ v8.0.2 with sketchup 2015 import support

AutoDesSys recently introduced the new improved version of formZ alias formZ v8.0.2. This newest version supports formZ pro, formZ jr, formZ free and the formZ Student Edition. The software can be updated by choosing check for updates in the help menu in formZ and obeying the prompt for downloading & patching.

formZ v8.0.2 contains the following exclusive features:

• Hidden Line Options
• Wireframe and Shaded Work new interactive options
• Layer palette context menu
• Layout Display Options
• Layout Image and Image Fit
• Sketchup 2015 import is now supported and comprised in formZ Pro, formZ Jr and formZ free on all platforms

In order to download the release notes of formZ 8.0.2, click on the following link

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3D Printed Jewellery Collection for Men only

You can find it in the market now. Earlier we have heard about 3D printed jewellery. But those were all for women. This time it is for men have some of those collections with the attires.

The Cafe Costume and designer pair DAMN and Twikit has created 3D printed Jewellery. They were encouraged by Kunstwerkstede De Coene’s work.

‘De Coene’ is famous for making the 3D printed cufflinks.

The artists - Caroline and Kim, from DAMN were enthralled to witness the work of De Coene. He has conventional nature work on wood.

Here the Business World Fair was the ultimate place for getting the out-of-the-box concept for those designers. The expo was the platform for many budding designers.

The design procedure and the result were come fourth during the Courtrai Interior Biennale 2014 at both Ventura and in the Café Costume shop on the Leiestraat.

A high-quality co-operation needed between DAMN and Café Costume for execution those jointly doing this assignment. Twikit here provides the technology of 3D customization. There is an easy to use option to place the choice of the designer’s material likings such as silver or brass. Hit to the cafecostume.twikit.com for your best options.

Information and Reference:- i.materialise.com and the correspondent is Franky.

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Smoothie-3D, the newest free 3d modeling software that creates smooth 3d models like butter

Smoothie-3D, an exclusive free 3d modeling software that produces 3d printable smoothest 3d models. These 3d models can be used for advertising, 3D visualization, 3D games, web and any other field belongs to 3D design.

The Smoothie-3D software contains astute modeling proficiencies. You can load any image, instantly illustrate an outline of the several parts associated with that image as well as convert any 2D photo into a 3D dimensional printable model right away.

Smoothie-3D contains the following exclusive features :-

• Apply a background image for making the design and texturing as well as transforming it into a 3D model
• Import 3D models from STL or OBJ files
• Export models to STL, OBJ, VRML
• Transfer models to Shapeways, Thingiverse or i.materialise
• Symmetry management method
• Create models from strokes
• Produce smooth shape design, extrusion, revolution, text and classic primitives
• Take off shapes from any model efficiently
• Capability to subdivide and smooth models

Watch the following video presentations to learn how it works.

For more information, visit www.smoothie-3d.com

Image Courtesy: smoothie-3d.com

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www.sketchup4architect.com

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Bedroom modeling with sketchup

Archi 2O comes with another good tutorial for sketchup professionals. In this sketchup tutorial he briefly explains how to use sketchup for creating the model (Window sill components) of a bed room. Various sketchup materials & textures are used for designing this bedroom.

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Importance of sketchup dynamic components in construction

PART 01- Making Component Database

The Dynamic components will represent anything in the construction world such as pumps, pipes, valves, steel, concrete or electrical instruments. The attributes that are assigned into the dynamic components can be simple pieces of extra information like Part Number, Cost and Weight. Attributes can also contain spatial relationships (like how two parts are positioned relative to each other), and behaviors (like animation and smart scaling). Some Dynamic Components are very simple (a pipe elbow with a part number attached), and some are very complex.

An example of my dynamic component database

Concrete piles

Steels

An example of how I make these components

PART 02- Assembly the database to make a construction prototype

By the collaboration between owners, construction management teams and contractors, I can assembly, move, rotate and scale all components in the model in the way that all people want to. The objective of this collaboration via the sketchUp model is to get the project prototype in which when it goes to the construction phase it will not change!. To do this is easy, firstly show the everyone the prototype and walk them through the model as if they are playing game. Everyone can change whatever they want to.

Examples of my works

PART 03- Bill of Materials, Bill of Quantity and Construction Documents

By using generate reports along with the dynamic component database I can make a Bill of Materials very quickly and more precise than ever before

LayOut is the program I have been using for making construction drawing. It links the plans, elevation and sections of the finished model to the 2d drawings within the 2D CAD environment. Updating and changing the construction drawings can be done more easy than conventional 2d CAD like AutoCAD, because the 2d construction document in LayOut can update automatically when the sketchUp model is changed or updated.

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Some live footage of the leading industry experts on 3D Printing Technology

CraveOnline presents a useful video that highlights some splendid footage of the leading industry experts who share their views on the diverse applications of 3d printing technology.

With the advancement of 3d printing technology, the 3d modeling professionals can easily access digital printing blueprints, increase their return of invest and use it in various fields.

This live demonstration offers deeper insight into 3d printing technology as well as its present & future applications.

3D printing can provide immense benefits to the following fields:-

• Computer Science
• Medical prosthetics
• Consumer Electronics
• Fitness
• Home decor
• Home living
• Toys
• Bioprinting

You can watch the video on this link sketchup4architect

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An exclusive tutorial on Mystique FX with 3ds Max

My inspiration come from X-men days of future past. This FX is Procedural so you can apply it to any mesh you want,

open 3ds max
create Thinking Particles System
go to modifiers panel click on properties
from TP system create Group and name it Active
create two Dynamic set and name it 1- Birth 2- Run
in birth dynamic set create matter waves from operators

Open it
pick object you want to scatter on it
in Group : select Active Group
make the other settings like the image (01) below

in birth Run set
make ppass group and select the active group

create **

Node from helper
surface Follow From operators
SCale From operators
GeomInstance From operators
particle Die From operators
Particle Age From Conditions
connected like the image below (02)

in node
pick the same object to keep the particles follow if your object is animated

in Particle Age make it Absolute and set the age of you particles

In GeomInstance pick your feather to make scatter in the object pr you can use my Feather you can download the scene file from here you can find it in the description

if you need any help you can email me

My Email : salahinpeak@hotmail.com

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Layers Panel for sketchup – an exclusive plugin for sketchup professionals

Jiminy-billy-bob develops Layers Panel for sketchup and it supports SketchUp 7, SketchUp 8,SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015 as well as Mac OS X & Windows platform.

This sketchup plugin is as same as Photoshop's layers panel. With this sketchup extension, one can perform various functionalities like group, sort, nest and lock layers as well as hide/collapse groups, etc. Layers Panel mainly reinstates the layers window of sketchup. It recreates each features of it, excluding layer colors (for now). To sort or nest layers, just grasp the handle on the left of a layer/group, and drop it in the desired position. Shift the layer to the right or left direction for finding out the depth of the nesting.

This sketchup plugin is also compatible with various third party renders like Vray, Maxwell, Podium, Indigo, KeyShot and Kerkythea and use it with these renders to select which layers are rendered. In order to decide if a layer is rendered or not, toggle the teapot icon on its right. Afterward set off the render from the top of Layers Panel's dialog.

The users can apply the following shortcut keys to save huge time :-

• CTRL+G : Group selected layers
• CTRL+SHIFT+G : Ungroup layers
• CTRL+A : Select all
• CTRL+E : Merge selected layers
• ALT+click on layer visibility : Isolate layer
• CTRL+click on layer visibility : Isolate layer in its group
• SHIFT+click on layer visibility : Toggle all highlighted layers

Colors are inside Sketchup 2014 only. To modify a color, just right-click on it.

The plugin is available in sketchup extension warehouse. For getting complete functionalities of the plugin, visit - sketchucation.com/forums

Image Courtesy: artlandia.com

We want to feature this page: sketchup4architect.com/sketchup-plugins

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Sketchfab and Fule3D make joint venture for publishing 3D Model in Web

Now if you are an expert designer, you can upload your 3D model to websites.

How? If you ask, the answer is, the brand new Sketchfab and Fuel3D is bringing this opportunity to the budding modellers all the way.

The Fuel3D has prepared a 3D scanner – which itself can be activated holding in hand. It also has some important features, likewise: gives a variation of high-resolution colour, shape and capture different 3D modeling apps.

There are some game developing apps are there. The 3D scanner can produce exact model of human body.

Fuel3D can merge pre-calibrated stereo camera with photometric picture for capturing 3D model within seconds. This firm is dedicated to make sophisticated 3D scanner and 3D system.

This scanner was primarily prepared for the health image taking purpose. But later it was taken to the market.

Ron Daniel, a professor of Engineering Science, Oxford University made this technology. Fuel3D has many technocrats, scientists and engineers as their employees.

Stuart Mead, the CEO was a great fun raiser. He raised around $300,000 by campaign. Later windfall happened their in this company. Private investments were on the way to here. The distribution and retail partners’ were signed in across the globe.

There is an option ‘publish to sketchfab’ in the Fuel3D scanner – used for editing and viewing doing something with Fuel3D studio.

The online publication like Sketchfab is one of the best known for 3D model. The CEO of Sketchfab, Alban Denoyel also expressed happiness. Denoyel feels interested people want a plat form which can help to grow viewing and sharing the 3D content.

Image Courtesy: 3dprint.com

The Fuel3D scanner will be in the market in the coming year. This great joint venture will expectantly guide to the fast extension of accessible 3D models, both for printing and claim, within the Sketchfab model depository.

Image Courtesy: 3dprint.com

Ref: www.3dprint.com

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Demo of upcoming ZBrush 4R7 presented by renowned Pixologic artist Joseph Drust

Go through the following exclusive video which features the demo of upcoming ZBrush 4R7. The renowned Pixologic artist Joseph Drust has explained some of the new and advanced features like ZModeler brush, ArrayMesh, NanoMesh, QMesh etc. which are included in ZBrush 4R7.

Image Courtesy: www.cgmeetup.net

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How SketchUp designers should handle 3D mouse

The 3D mouse(s) are best known devices for the users of the SketchUp and 3D designers. It is really an awesome product. The 3D mouse can work in a speedy way. It is like working is fun here with 3D mouse(s).

This is the 3D mouse using guidelines that could be followed —and provide videos that dive deeper into each concept.

First of all, to set up a 3D mouse(s):

• You need to bring this 3D mouse outside the box. But process of setting up is not so easy. There are many benefit of using the 3D Mouse in your system. This amazing video has been powered by 3Dconnexion. Karen Harris has described the nutshell of the video that it works. It is very fast and smooth.

• The users can download the device from 3Dconnexion website.
• Then the installer has to run.
• Now plug in the USB cable and USB dongle.
• Use the 3D mouse with non-dominant hand.
• The users have to grip the 3D mouse cap gently between your thumb and index finger.
• Softly push, pull, twist or tilt.
• Practice is the best option.

Customization of 3D Mouse(s):

It can be made to use in SketchUp too, as it has the programmable button. It has two programmable buttons. The users can assign favourite application and keyboard shortcuts.

What is the right 3D mouse(s)?

3D mice permit SketchUp users to work quicker by allowing the place to 3D content using mouse to select.

Image Courtesy: community.openrov.com

Ref: www.3dconnexion.com

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VisualARQ 1.8 - BIM and Architectural Tools for Rhinoceros

VisualARQ is a useful free-form architectural software for Rhinoceros that can generate architectural interiors instantly. If you want to include architectural features and parametric architectural objects in 3d modeling & 2D documentation, then VisualARQ is best fit software.

VisualARQ contains the following exclusive features:-

• VisualARQ is a powerful feature-based editor to produce and edit parametrical objects.

• Generate lights and allocate materials to objects, to obtain superior quality images of interior and exterior architecture.

• Simplify any architectural project design and create complicated architecture design with curved walls, free-form surfaces, free-form beams.

• VisualARQ is completely based on Rhino interface which involve Rhino-like menu, toolbars and command’s behavior.

• The Grasshopper Components add-on facilitates the users to deal with VisualARQ objects directly from Grasshopper.

• Cut sections, make plans. No matter how complex your design is. Save time getting all project documentation automatically from the 3D model.

• VisualARQ allows you to generate floor plans, sections, elevations, surfaces, dimensions, and all object information from any 3D model.

• VisualARQ offers a standard 2D architectural representation of the 3D model in real time.

• If any modification is made, all drawings are automatically updated.

• Model through 3D smart architectural objects.

• VisualARQ contains an extensive library of parametric architectural objects like walls, beams, Columns, Windows, Doors, Slabs, Stairs and Roofs.

• Any object can be easily generated, altered and edited at any time.

• There is option to produce custom objects, styles, and object libraries.

• Import your Autocad 2D files as well as create them in Rhino. Transfer lines in 3D walls, roofs, slabs, etc. with single mouse click.

• VisualARQ includes BIM (Building Information Modeling) features to Rhinoceros by linking geometry and object data and export files .IFC file format.

• VisualARQ supports other Rhino plugins for architecture like Grasshopper, Dynamic Display, Paneling tools, Savanna 3D, etc.

• VisualARQ material manager supports materials of all render engines having compatibility with Rhino.

Get a free online demo

For more information, visit www.visualarq.com

Image Courtesy: visualarq.com

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