Sketchup for 2d drafting & 3d printing – An exclusive presentation by Jay Bates

Jay Bates, the renowned woodworker, comes up with another amazing tutorial. In this sketchup tutorial Jay show you through step-by-step methods how to obtain high resolution images for 2d drafting by exporting 2d image in sketchup. There is a built in exporter in sketchup that facilitates to save the existing view of your model in a diverse image formats. But in order to make the process faster, one can use ScreenHunter to generate an image of sketchup model.

To create this tutorial, Jay uses the following shortcuts:

• Ctrl = adds a copy command to the move and rotate commands
• Q = rotate
• R = rectangle
• T = tape measure
• D = dimension (this is a custom keyboard shortcut I set and is not included by default)
• M = move
• Space Bar = selection command
• Triple Click = when triple clicking a piece of model space geometry it selects everything in model space that is connected to that item
• Double Click On Component = enters component edit mode
• G = Turns selected model space geometry into a component
• CUSTOM SHORTCUTS:
• H = Hide
• U = Unhide all
• D = Dimension

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How to produce photographic interior lighting & rendering with sketchup v-ray

This is a useful sketchup tutorial video for advanced sketchup users. This sketchup video will provide step-by-step processes for creating interior lighting and rendering with sketchup v-ray.

By going through this video, one will be able to produce a realistic interior scene with various lighting and shading effect.

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Live demo of Hide Solid, an exclusive sketchup plugin

This sketchup video is based on a useful sketchup plugin called Hide Solid. This sketchup plugin is used to hide the groups and components if these belong to exact solids.

To download this plugin, visit http://sketchucation.com, go to plugins

• Ithil Tools
• Hide Solid

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How to design a luxurious villa having epic infinity pool with sketchup – A speed build video by DutchSims4Master

This is an exclusive speed build sketchup videoAnd here's a short tutorial video presented by YouTuber DutchSims4Master. This sketchup video will show you how to use sketchup for creating the design of a modern house (a elegant villa having an grand infinity pool).

Some useful sketchup tools like line tool, rectangle tool, push pull tool are used in this sketchup tutorial. This sketchup video is designed for beginner as well as advanced sketchup users.

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Sketchup 2016 – An exclusive online demonstration

Sketchup 2016 is available with the following new and advanced features :-

• Operation of trays windows
• The center of the circles and curves are pointed with marks
• Parallel and perpendicular Inferences become more effective, and lockable
• Capability for direct tools rotations, circles, sections by applying the arrow keys
• Modify a component from the 3D Warehouse
• Consolidated Trimble Connect Extension
• Customizable components Reports

New features in LayOut:

• Layer Management becomes superior
• Placing the superior ratings of texts (collision with lines)
• Connect "external" online (Dropbox, Google Drive or Trimble connect)
• After formation of pdf, image compression can be controlled with greater flexibility

Image Courtesy: architosh.com

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Sketchup 2016 is just launched with some advanced and new features

Trimble just introduced sketchup 2016. Go through the following link to upgrade to this latest version of sketchup.

http://www.sketchup.com/license/renew

Sketchup 2016 contains the following exclusive features :-

Trimble Connect – The designers, builders, owners and operators can now accumulate, synchronize, reference, allot, collaborate and view project information through Trimble Connect in a more superior way. Sign in (http://connect.trimble.com/) and avail a free account, then upload .skp, .pdf, .dxf, .ifc.

With SketchUp 2016, the users can apply 3D Warehouse models as reference objects in any project. At first download a model from 3D Warehouse, then reload it to restore adjustments to each sample of that component.

• In sketchup 2016 ‘Generate Report’ tool has been totally revised to provide superior control concerning kind of information SketchUp Pro exports from models as well as how it’s arranged.

• In 2016 version, LayOut’s reference objects become compatible with web. Now it becomes possible that LayOut projects can reference and revise files which are reserved and synchronized with services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Trimble Connect Sync.

• There exist an extension ecosystem for LayOut and this new API will facilitate the developers to generate & customize layout files out of SketchUp models.

• Significant enhancement is made to the inference engine in sketchup 2016 for quick and accurate modeling. With sharper inferencing and locking, the performance of SketchUp gets better.

• For windows platform, the floating utility dialogs in sketchup 2016 has been revised (Styles, Scenes, Components, etc.) in order that these are precisely stored within adjustable, totally collapsible trays.

Link for download Sketchup 2016

• In sketchup 2016, the default material libraries are renovated with the inclusion of up-to-date textures and reforming categories. Press ‘B’ and go wild.~

• LayOut dimensions are also amended with the new ‘small dimension’ leaders to make sure that text by no means obstructs with arrows or extension lines, and that all the dimensions always comprise room to extend while dealing with limited spaces.

• LayOut’s layers are also significantly improved. While grouping objects over layers, drawing objects on shared layers, or unearthing the bottom of a stacked viewport, the new layers perform in a superior way.

Go through the following release note to get more details on ketchup 2016 help.sketchup.com

Image Courtesy: sketchup.com

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How to apply sketchup 8 for creating a wooden sofa table with the mortise and tenon joinery

Jay Bates, the renowned wood worker, has presented another useful sketchup tutorial. By watching it, the sketchup users will be familiar with various sketchup shortcuts for generating the model of a sofa table which is made with wood as well as mortise and tenon joinery.

Once the model is finished, it is segregated into a dimensional lumber layout diagram.

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V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp Service Pack 3

Chaos Group has unveiled V-Ray 2.0 for SketchUp Service Pack 3. This latest version of V-ray is compatible with Sketchup 2015 and 64-bit version.

The users can buy a commercial license now and upgrade to 3.0 at free of cost when V-ray 3.0 will be launched officially. Every free upgrade to 3.0 will contain one workstation license as well as one universal render node floating license.

Link for download chaosgroup.com

Go through the following v-ray video tutorial to learn how to produce stunning rendering with v-ray for sketchup instantly and easily.

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GKWare Cabinet Maker for Sketchup

Garry K has developed GKWare Cabinet Maker for sketchup. This sketchup plugin supports SketchUp 7, SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015. Cabmaker plugin is specifically designed for woodworkers, designers and architects. They can use it to make design for cabinets and furniture like kitchens, vanities, baths, bookcases, entertainment units etc quickly and easily.

The users can substantially select any reasonable size as well as a series of door / drawer styles and different types of textures. The users can also insert supplimentary textures according to their choices.

With Cab Maker Pro, the users will be able to generate their own libraries, insert door handles, add edge treatments & custom profiles. Besides, the users can interact with the doors. The users can use modifiable shelving, vertical dividers and pullouts in their project.

This sketchup plugin can generate 6 spreadsheet reports together with Parts lists which can be used with Cut List Plus or CutMasterPro.

Produces 6 spreadsheet reports including Parts lists that will work with Cut List Plus or CutMasterPro.

The users can enjoy a 7-days free trial version. This sketchup plugin is available in sketchup extension warehouse.

For more information visit, http://cabmaker32.com/

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Some useful sketchup tips for advanced modeling with Sketchup 2015

This is a very good tutorial by Daniel Patrick for the sketchup professionals who use sketchup 2015.This sketchup tutorial is specifically designed for advanced sketchup users. They can learn how to apply some useful tips through sketchup 2015 for advanced modeling.

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Create stunning lighting with v-ray for sketchup through Bulge Material

This is an exclusive video tutorial for the v-ray users to learn how to apply Bulge Material for producing cool lighting in v-ray for sketchup. Various sketchup materials are used in this v-ray for sketchup tutorial.

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How to apply sketchup for modeling a floating land – An exclusive online presentation by Nguyen Ngoc Phuc

Learn how to make drawing and generate model of a floating lands with sketchup. This exclusive sketchup tutorial is presented by Nguyễn Ngọc Phúc, the most promising architect from Vietnam.

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Twinmotion 2016 is launched to perform 25% faster rendering

Abvent S.A., the sole distributor of Twinmotion, has just introduced Twinmotion 2016. It is a useful software for 3D visualization and 3D immersion. With this newly launched 3d program, the architects and designers will be able to quickly generate digital models of their 3D projects as well as apply live effects in real-time and communicate with their models efficiently.

Twinmotion supports Windows OS platform as well as various recognized 3D modeling software. The software can streamline the landscape design, urban planning & building design process significantly. Twinmotion can generate superior quality images and animations in the quickest possible manner.

Twinmotion 2016 provides 25% faster both in the planning and in the final rendering stage as it is graphically optimized to a great extent.

Twinmotion 2016 offers the following crucial enhancements in productivity:

• Automate the process for managing product updates

• new Revit 2014/2015/2016 plug-in

• new SketchUp import

• point cloud import and automatic conversion to a terrain in Twinmotion

• terrain import from Google Earth (through SketchUp) and conversion to a Twinmotion terrain

• extensive object library containing vegetation, animated characters, vehicles, fountains

• widespread material library: ceilings

• project phasing

Besides, BIMmotion, the ground-breaking stand-alone viewer, facilitates the Twinmotion users to distribute an interactive executable (.exe) file with their clients, allowing them to delve into the project independently – following it from initial phase to finish.

A free, 30-day trial version of Twinmotion 2016 is available for download (twinmotion.abvent.com/trial-version).

Watch the following demo video:

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How to use sketchup and 3d warehouse for solar energy analysis & solar design – A case study by Lumos Solar

Watch the following exclusive sketchup video to learn how Lumos Solar from Boulder, CO, has utilized sketchup and 3d warehouse to convert solar panels into artistic and efficient design elements by relating their design intentions with sketchup.

The Solar Designers can use sketchup to sketch a solar array as well as visualize array shading. There is option in sketchup for projecting shadows in every day of the year & each time of the day. The Solar Designers can easily find out whether any solar panels are afflicted with shade effect from specific locations of the building.

Download various solar models from 3d warehouse 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/by/lumossolar

For any solar design requirement, visit lumossolar.com/projects/canopies

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How to apply Vismat material in V-ray for sketchup

This is an exclusive sketchup video presentation provided by Mufasu CAD. One will learn through step-by-step processes for using vismat materials for v-ray plugin. If anyone wants to use .VISMat file for v-ray sketchup, just attribute a material or color to face and label the material in sketchup.

Open the Vray material editor and search for the material to be substituted with the .vismat. Right click on it and select your preferred material. Explore through and choose .vismat.

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Use sketchup for creating a cutting layout for a plywood parts – An exclusive presentation by Jay Bates

Jay Bates, the renowned wood working professionals, presents an exclusive sketchup video that shows step-by-step processes for creating the layout or cutting diagram toward any woodworking design (plywood parts) through sketchup. The sketchup can spped up the design & planning stage as well as make it more efficient & error free.

Mr. Bates applied the following shortcuts for completing the project :-

• Ctrl = adds a copy command to the move and rotate commands
• Q = rotate
• R = rectangle
• T = tape measure
• D = dimension (this is a custom keyboard shortcut defined by Bates and is not set by default)
• M = move
• Space Bar = selection command
• Triple Click = In order to select all in a model space that is attached to that item just triple click on a piece of model space geometry
• Double Click On Component = Go to component edit mode
• G = Converts selected model space geometry into a component

The attendees can select ticket types either from 3D Basecamp registration and 3D Bootcamp weekend.

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How to use estimator for sketchup for creating 3d roof model instantly and make estimate out of 2D drawing

This is exclusive sketchup video that is created with estimator for sketchup. There is a typical floor plan of a house and entire 3d model is generated based on the 3d drawing. Learn how to convert imported 2D elevations and roof plan inside a 3d model and get the complete estimate.

Estimator for sketchup is a sketchup plugin that offers estimating solution for SketchUp in real-time. Estimate can be made through component, layer or material. This sketchup plugin can be used to produce simple, time-saving templates and figure out perfect project cost from initial to completion stage.

Download Estimator for sketchup extensions.sketchup.com/

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