How to generate a sketchup model from different CAD drawings

In this sketchup video tutorial, you will be familiar with the method that is required to develop a model out of different CAD drawings.

To simplify the modeling process, the following free sketchup extensions are applied :-

Tools on surface (Fredo6) – With this sketchup extension, it is possible to draw on any type of surface, either it is flat or curved.

To download this extension, click on the following link sketchucation.com

To download the extension, click on the following link asav.xyz/2v6sL3K

JointPushPull (Fredo6): This sketchup extension is also developed by Fredo6. It can be used to extrude different faces simultaneously.

To download this extension, click on the following link sketchucation.com

Solid Inspector v2 (thomthom) – This sketchup extension can be applied to examine why a specific group or component is not a solid.

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

CleanUp v3 (thomthom): This sketchup plugin facilitates the users to configure parameters to purify the sketchup drawing.

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

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

Video Source Alejandro Soriano Visualization

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Rajib Dey
www.sketchup4architect.com
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Live demonstration of PlaceMaker

This sketchup video tutorial provides brief demonstration on PlaceMaker for sketchup. Placemaker is an extension for sketchup that is ideal for urban design.

To use this plugin, you have to first geo reference your location and click on placemaker and choose a place and select any area of that place and import to sketchup.

PlaceMaker imports data from OpenStreeMap and converts it into a functional site reference model ideal for rendering or exporting into other applications.

Given below, some exclusive features of the plugin

Aerials: Import DigitalGlobe High resolution aerials directly into SketchUp to employ them as your base.

3D Buildings: Add 3D building massing models to choose locations and cities.

3D Roads and Paths: Set 3D roads, walks, paths and water into your model. All objects are modeled and render ready.

Trees and Forests - New in v2!: Import whole forests with one click and place on terrain

Model on Terrain: PlaceMaker will model and drape buildings, 3D roads and paths directly onto terrain.

To get more clear ideas about PlaceMaker, go through the following video tutorial.

Video Source procadsys

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Rajib Dey
www.sketchup4architect.com
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Profile Builder 3 is just launched with some exciting features

Profile Builder is a powerful extension for sketchup that is bundled with a flexible series of parametric modeling tools for SketchUp to accelerate the modelling speed significantly.

The plugin makes the models smarter and adjustable to design changes.

The new version of profile builder i.e. version 3 is just released. It is compatible with sketchup 2016 and higher versions.

This new version contains 40 new features and following improvements :-

Span Assembly parts for generating great assemblies.

With hole tool, parametric holes and openings can be created.

Auto-assemble feature generates quick assemblies with a single mouse click.

Fix the height of an assembly

Path Mode
Build along Multiple Paths
Smarter Profiles and Paths
Live Profile Editing
Build Discontinuous

The users of version 2 can avail a discount coupon for upgrading to version 3.

To purchase a license, click on the following link profilebuilder4sketchup.com

Go through the following video for the live demonstration of the plugin.

Video Source mind.sight.studios

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Rajib Dey
www.sketchup4architect.com
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s4u Paint – The newest sketchup plugin by Huynh Duong Phuong Vi

Huynh Duong Phuong Vi is the developer of the newest sketchup plugin called s4u Paint. This plugin is compatible with SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018.

It is a paid plugin. This plugin is best suited for different industries like Architecture, Construction, Education, Engineering, Film & Stage, Gaming, Heavy Civil, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Woodworking, Other.

This plugin offers multiple functionalities :-

a. Paint material to face in group and component.
b. Paint Material to Group,Component.
c. Erase material in objects.
d. Substitute material.

e. Reverse Selected Face.
f. Get Area of Material in Selection.

To avail the plugin from extension warehouse, go to extensions and click on Suforyou and then click on Paint or Toolbar s4u-Paint.

For online demonstration, go through the following video tutorial.

Video Source Suforyou Vn

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Published By
Rajib Dey
www.sketchup4architect.com
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