Thumb Cinema for sketchup – Newest sketchup extension

Aerilius has developed Thumb Cinema, a useful sketchup plugin that supports sketchup 2019. It allows the users to apply the mouse wheel for scrolling through scenes of the model with the flick of a finger to instantly navigate to a particular scene or view an animation in action with fine-grained control of interim steps among succeeding scenes.

Application:

• The tool can be activated from the toolbar or menu Window → Thumb Cinema
• Scroll up/down over the 3D viewport to toggle scenes forward/backward. As an alternative, press ←/→ on the keyboard.
• Press ⇧ Shift to switch rapidly (9× speed).
• Type a number and press Enter to settle the number of interim steps among two scenes (1 for each scene being only a single step, default is 9).

Requirements:

SketchUp 2019.2 — The mouse wheel is a new feature only accessible since the second SketchUp feature release of 2019. If one possesses a current subscription, just download and install the upgrade.

To download the extension Thumb Cinema, click on the following link extensions.sketchup.com

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Inventory3D for Excel (6.0.1.57) – The newest extension available in extension warehouse

Inventory3D for Excel is the newest sketchup plugin that is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. It is a paid plugin. The plugin can be used to allow three-dimensional graphical inventory, design and facilities maintenance with Excel spreadsheets.

The most updated version is Inventory3D for Excel (6.0.1.57) and it contains the following exclusive features :-

Autolayer – It can organize the layer structure of the SketchUp components in relation to their SU_Layer column values in Excel.

Autobinding – It can automatically unite components in the model to Excel records with their unique identifiers/names.

Autopositioning – It can automatically arrange components in the model in accordance with their coordinates described in Excel.

Assisted Labeling – It can demonstrate excel information regarding components in SketchUp Layout.

The sketchup users can download this plugin from extension warehouse extensions.sketchup.com

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How to convert 2D floor plans to 3D with Dibac 2015 for sketchup

In this sketchup video tutorial, you will get demonstration of Dibac 2015 for sketchup. It is a very useful plugin for sketchup that can be used for generating perfect architectural drawing.

This plugin is specifically designed for architects and other 3d modeling professionals who prefer to draw architectural plans with various 2D tools and convert them to 3D automatically. With this plugin, it is possible to create the drawing of a house in just 5 minutes.

This sketchup plugin is compatible with SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016.

By using it, the architects can draw walls, doors, windows, wardrobes and stairs and produce them dynamically.

This 2015 version allows you to include any component, carpentry and joinery from your library or even from the 3d warehouse.

In order to download a trial version or purchase the plugin, visit https://www.dibac.com

Go through the following video tutorial for online demonstration.



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Eneroth Tool Memory – The newest sketchup plugin

Eneroth Tool Memory is just introduced in extension warehouse. It supports SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018 as well as Mac OS X and Windows platform.

The plugin can be applied to cycle recently utilized tools in sketchup to accelerate and simplify the modeling process.

The plugin is specifically designed for experienced professionals who prefer to make the best use of their work as well as most ideal for the tools which are utilized too little to get a shortcut for, but very frequent as soon as they are used.

It should be noted that the tool stack only will include actual tools. Other commands, e.g. Save or Zoom Extents, will not be remembered.

This sketchup extension can be downloaded from extension warehouse. extensions.sketchup.com

Go through the following video tutorial for online demonstration.




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Wire Bending & Routing Tool – The newest sketchup extension

Wire Bending & Routing Tool is the latest sketchup plugin that is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018.

The plugin is developed to serve different industries like Architecture, Construction, Education, Engineering, Heavy Civil, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath, Urban Planning, Woodworking etc.

This plugin is used to draw wire with bending on corners and illustrate perfect length of it.

How does the plugin work ?

1. Choose lines in the model where it is required to route and draw wire
If lines remain in group - explode or edit that group.

2. Operate extension from menu - Extensions -> Wire Bending and Routing Tool

3. Fix parameters: units, wire diameter, bending radius, wire roundness parameter, bending roundness parameter

4. Press OK button

5. If you prefer, copy overall length from the report produced

The plugin is available in extension warehouse extensions.sketchup.com

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Soap Skin & Bubble – The newest sketchup demo plugin

Josef L has developed soap skin & bubble, the newest sketchup plugin available in extension warehouse. The plugin is compatible with SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018.

The plugin is very effective for 3d printing, animation and drawing.

This plugin can be used to provide a skin over edges for generating complicated curved surfaces.

This Plugin is a Time-Limited Demo

Time restriction is April 10, 2019

This sketchup extension is available in extension warehouse extensions.sketchup.com

Watch the demo of the plugin.

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How to create the design of a bookshelf in 3D with sketchup

This sketchup video tutorial is intended for beginner’s sketchup users. The woodworking professionals find sketchup very useful for completing different types of woodworking projects. Besides, sketchup is also very useful for accomplishing metalworking projects.

SketchUp is a robust tool for creating the design of different types of furnitures and other woodworking projects. In the design stage, it is possible to instantly create objects, copy and compare variations, and check how things will appear in three dimensions.

In this video tutorial, one will be familiar with various buttons and tools as well as perfect order of operations which are used in a wood working project.

One will learn how to design a bookshelf with sketchup that is 36 inches tall, 36 inches wide and 16 inches deep. Different types of sketchup tools like rectangle, push pull, select, tape measures, move etc. are used to complete the design of the bookshelf.

To learn the complete method, go through the following video tutorial.

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Some useful tips to create cut openings in your sketchup model

In this sketchup video tutorial, you will be familiar with 5 different ways to cut holes and create openings in your sketchup geometry.

You will learn how to use push pool tool in sketchup to cut holes very easily and efficiently.

Next, you will learn how to apply intersect with model option to generate and eliminate faces. This options allow the users to connect cut out in different layers.

In SketchUp Make, it is possible to make the effect of a subtraction with the use of the Intersect with Model command. If Intersect with Model is used, the two shapes don’t have to be solid entities rather Intersect with Model employs a dissimilar effect if your shapes remain solids.

Then you will learn how to utilize cut components to cut openings in single thickness walls.

After that you will learn how to apply DoubleCut to cut openings in double walls.

Finally, you will learn how to employ the solid tools of sketchup pro to produce cut openings in your model.

​Watch the following video tutorial to get more clear ideas.



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MODELUR for parametric urban design v2018.1_RC2

The modelur team has launched MODELUR for parametric urban design v2018.1_RC2. This plugin is compatible with v2014, v2015, v2016, v2017.

Modelur belongs to a parametric urban design tool that is flawlessly incorporated into SketchUp. It facilitates the users to instantly generate and check various urban design alternatives.

Besides, making real-time calculation of major urban parameters (eg. FAR, number of apartments, required parking spaces, etc.) it also provides interactive 3D zoning, along with warnings when the design is not similar to zoning regulations (eg. buildings are too high or if they are arranged too close together, etc.).

Major advantages:

a. Accelerate your productivity (work 3 times swifter, 5 times more precisely)
b. Work directly within zoning
c. Instantly evaluate design alternatives
d. Produce intelligent decisions
e. Highlight design, not numbers

Prime FEATURES:

a. Flawlessly incorporated into SketchUp (making it as simple and intuitive to use)
b. Interactive 3D zoning
c. Parametric buildings (simple and mixed-use)
d. Parametric land uses
e. Real-time calculation of key urban parameters (eg. FAR, site coverage, num. of apartments, required parking spaces, etc.)
f. Export of key urban parameters to CSV (which can be imported in any spread sheet software, eg. Excel)
g. Warnings when certain zoning constraints are not satisfied (eg. FAR is surpassed or buildings are too close together, etc.)
h. Accessible in different languages

A free 21-day trial version is available as soon as Modelur is started in SketchUp sketchucation.com

Watch online demonstration of the plugin.

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How to create new design scopes in sketchup with v-ray 3.6 and VR Scans

This sketchup video tutorial sheds light on the new design scopes by combining v-ray 3.6 and VR scans in sketchup. The tutorial is derived from a study of architecture interior and exterior project. The tutorial is conducted by Vessel Mikhaylov, a master degree holder from Technical University of Denmark.

Vessel highlights some of the new and exciting features in v-ray 3.6 for sketchup.

V-ray 3.6 for sketchup facilitates the users to render anything from rapid design model to most complicated 3d scenes. Rendering speed is very fast and one can design rapidly with the interactive rendering mode. Given below, some of the new features in v-ray 3.6 for sketchup.

a. Enhancements with UI and workflow
b. Greater speed
c. Enhancements with materials and textures
d. GPU rendering enhancements

V-ray 3.6 contains a new lighting algorithm known as adaptive lights to accelerate the rendering process considerably particularly in scenes where there are lots of light sources.

Lots of new materials and textures are included in this new version. The VR scan material is now supported and it allows to apply the curves groups scanned material technology in your project.

Besides, there are various types of GPU rendering enhancements like the hybrid rendering system. Displacement in aerial perspective is also now supported on the GPU.

Watch the following video tutorial to get more detail information.

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How to use v-ray for sketchup for creating cartoon effect

This sketchup tutorial will teach you how to use v-ray for sketchup for applying cartoon effect. This concept will be very useful for animation films.

V-Ray for SketchUp is a professional tool toward architects and designers for lighting and rendering.

V-Ray allows you to generate the supreme quality renders possible directly in SketchUp.

V-Ray provides you the strength to render anything and everything from quick design models to your most detailed 3D scenes.

V-Ray for SketchUp facilitates you to pass more time for becoming creative and reducing significant time.

Give emphasis on design, with a full range of creative tools designed for lighting, shading and rendering.

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How to use photo matching tool in sketchup to produce a model from any photo

Justein Geis, the renowned sketchup trainer, shows some useful tricks to generate a model out of any photo by applying in-built photo matching tool in sketchup.

This is one of the exclusive features of sketchup. By learning just one measurement, it is possible to generate a whole model.

Photo matching facilitates a modeler to model out of a photograph after importing it. The 3d perspective is matched from the photograph and thus the users get the ability to model over the image and get it to visually appear the same. From there, the modeler will be able to rotate around and model accordingly.

Process for Importing a Match Photo
While importing a match photo, just go to… Camera>Match New Photo...

On the other hand, you can go to.. File>Import, choose your photo and turn on the Use as New Match Photo option.

Process for modifying the Perspective Lines.

Once the photo is imported, it is necessary to fix your perspective lines. Your red lines will match lines on one face of your 3d object, and your green lines will match lines on another face. With the help of mouse button, zoom in and out to verify your lines are as precise as possible.

As soon as your lines are fixed, shift your origin point to a discernible place that is adjacent to you in the photograph. It will be the place from where the modeling will be started.

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Enscape Rendering for SketchUp Alpha Version

Enscape is a globally recognized VR and 3D real-time rendering plugin for SketchUp. This newest version is still in beta testing phase and will be launched soon for commercial application. The plugin is compatible with Sketchup 2016 and Sketchup 2017 as well as Windows Operating system.

The users can easily set up the plugin with a simple mouse click and can walk-through a completely rendered project or export superior quality screenshots instantly. There is not any requirement of any supplementary software. As it is directly incorporated with sketchup, there is no need for uploading data to the cloud. The completely dynamic program reproduces all modifications in construction in simultaneously, and the Enscape walk-through is exported as a separate implementable file for smooth circulation and customization.

The developed walk-through is demonstrated in virtual reality or exported into a video instantly. It facilitates the users to replicate design quickly without much time as well as review design instantly and create presentation to the colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

Given below, some exclusive features of the plugin :-

• Real-time walk-through • Live link to SketchUp – Unlike other renderers the modifications in SketchUp are directly evident in Enscape • Direct integration – Retain your tools and apply Enscape via the SketchUp toolbar • Standalone export – Produce an .exe file out of your project that functions without SketchUp • Effortless usage – Rendering with one click • Virtual Reality (VR) – Oculus Rift and HTC Vive support with one click

A trial version is available for the users that will expire after 14 days. After that, the users have to purchase a monthly or yearly license at the Enscape store.

www.enscape3d.com

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How to use push/pull tool in sketchup to generate new faces

This is another useful video presentation by Justin Geis. The video briefly highlights how to use push pull tool of sketchup to produce new faces.

The Push/Pull tool is applied to generate a 3D shape out of a flat face or slice a 3D shape out of any model. The push/pull tool can be used for any type of face along with circular, rectangular, and abstract faces.

Just click on a face one time to initiate pushing/pulling it, shift your cursor unless you prefer what you see, and then click for a second time to discontinue pushing/pulling.

Push/Pull is well matched with flat faces. In order to apply it for a curved face, apply something else.

Given below, some useful tips for using push/pull tool :-

If it is required to push/pull a face that’s is very hard to choose, use select tool to preselect the face and then push/pulling the face. If you require to make a fresh start, press Esc.

If you require to pull a face with the intention that it’s parallel with another face, get help from the SketchUp inference engine. Prior to pull the face, hover the Push/Pull cursor over the other face, and the inference engine will notify you when the two faces are parallel.

As soon as you push/pull to add volume to your model, it is possible to double the size of the extrusion or generate a individual but equivalent extrusion:

• To replicate the extrusion on a diverse face, double-click another face.
• To stack an equivalent extrusion on top of the current one, Ctrl+double-click (Microsoft Windows) or Option+double-click (Mac OS X)

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3D Animation Ecole George Mélies Partners with E-on Software Enabling Students to Enhance Their Creativity

E-on software, a leading global developer of software for the creation, animation, rendering, and integration of natural 3D environments in the computer graphics, VFX, architecture, and gaming industries, today announced that Ecole George Mélies has deployed VUE and PlantFactory software to advance the computer graphics (CG) skills of students and accelerate creativity in developing stunning 3D environments. Ecole George Mélies is a leading college in the field of 3D animation and has been ranked as one of Europe's top colleges for film making and animation for the past two decades. Graduates have included many of the world's most well-known digital artists such as Audrey Ferrara at MPC, Nims Bun at ILM, and Vincent Caudeville at Iloura.

"Today, 3D animation schools must offer a wide range of skill sets and competencies to make sure students can meet the high level and variety of creative demands that will be placed upon them across the movie, VFX, and gaming industries. At Ecole Georges Mélies, we are dedicated to leveraging creative and artistic techniques, technology, and software to enhance and expand our creative learning model," said Franck Petitta, directeur général, Ecole George Mélies.

"E-on software's VUE and PlantFactory software will enable us to teach our students new skills in environment and vegetation design, and the software is easier to use and less expensive than other software solutions. VUE and PlantFactory will be used along with additional software such as 3dsMax, Maya, Unreal, Unity 3d, and others," continued Petitta. "Students and professors have already found VUE and PlantFactory to be highly useful tools in their projects and education."

"One of our alumni who recently used VUE for a movie project was honored by several festival awards," commented Patrice David, communications director, Ecole George Mélies. The student, Ersan Musa, said, "Advised by an environmental software artist, I tested VUE. It was so powerful yet easy to use that I decided to use it in my graduation movie, with great success!" Ersan Musa's team, which also included Hélène Guillem and Colin Huard, used VUE mainly for creating the ecosystems along with Maya and Nuke software.

Other projects by this year's students include developing ways to collaborate in creating stunning CG 3D environments in short films and getting students' inputs about the functionalities and benefits of VUE and PlantFactory for business development in the future.

More information on VUE 2016 and PlantFactory 2016 is available at:
e-onsoftware.com/vue and plantfactory-tech.com.

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Learn the process for designing a walking desk with sketchup

In this exclusive sketchup video, Art Mulder shows the step-by-step process for designing treadmill desk/walking desk project with sketchup.

Initially, to start the design of the walking desk that will be developed to be arranged over a trademill, the 3d model of a trade mill is downloaded from the 3d warehouse.

Double click on the component and delete the upper portion of the treadmill desk.

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How to apply rectangular lights Vray for Sketchup

V-Ray for SketchUp (ver. 1.48.66) has the new added feature of IES Lights and Spotlights. V-Ray works within the SketchUp environment.

This very special and important video brings to you in this great contest with which users can earn a virtual reality goggles. VR absolutely free box is essential. It is also dodging a couple of drones and a course to learn about the world of 3D.

By this tutorial you will also learn how to apply Rectangular lights Vray for sketchup.

Download V-Ray for SketchUp

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Autodesk introduced Meshmixer 3.0 with multi-material 3D Printing

Autodesk just launched the most updated version of its Meshmixer 3D mesh software alias Meshmixer 3.0. This newest software contains an innovative “complex objects” feature that facilitates the users to generate 3D models for multi-material 3D printing. This will help in producing multi-part 3D printed designs through multi-material 3D printers.

There is also a “complex objects” feature to manage as well as examine 3D models in a totally new system. With Meshmixer, it now becomes easier for the users to choose internal regions of a 3D model and handle them as individual parts of the identical object. These individual parts can be modified in particular ways by keeping the shape of the complete object intact.

With Complex objects in Meshmixer 3.0, the users can get rid of the issue maintaining an assembly of individual parts. Besides, the software will automate the process for deriving the multi-material breakdown of a 3D model on the basis of the markup of the surface. This new feature will provide support for printing with multi-material 3D printers like as the Stratasys Object Connex.

Meshmixer 3.0 allows the users to arrange subsets of mesh points into collections known as complexes and then assign various materials to those complexes.

There are also new features for users who deal with laser cutters. As for instance, the new “Unwrap” tool can smooth 3D surface patches into their constituent 2D faces—most suitable for Ikea imitators. These smoothed patches are exportable as SVG files which can then be delivered to a printer or laser cutter.

The scaling of a 3D model can also be performed in a new method with the “Units/Dimensions” tool. The users will be able to able to put in any recognized measurements of specific regions of a 3D model, and the software can estimate the exact measurements of other regions. This feature is ideal for working with photogrammetry projects.

Meshmixer 3.0 was unveiled on January 19 by Ryan Schmidt of Autodesk Research at SIGGraph 2016, a conference held by the Association for Computing Machinery for the Special Interest Group on computer Graphics. It is free to download for Windows, OSX and Linux.

Meshmixer 3.0 is compatible with Windows, OSX and Linux platform and the users can download it from the following link. Meshmixer 3.0

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