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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Published By
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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Some useful tips to open FBX files in Sketchup

In this sketchup video tutorial, the sketchup users will get some useful tips so that they can open FBX files in sketchup without any trouble.

FBX alias Filmbox is a patended file format (.fbx) that is developed by Kaydara and acquired by Autodesk since 2006. It is mainly applied to offer interoperability among digital content creation applications. FBX is also part of Autodesk Gameware, a series of video game middleware.

It is also possible to open FBX files in blender. Go to File->Import and select the BOS FBX importer. Navigate to the FBX file that should be imported, choose it, and click to start the import. The model and armature will be imported.

Blender belongs to a professional, free and open-source 3D computer graphics software toolset that is specifically designed for modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, composition, motion tracking as well as video editing. Go through the following video tutorial to learn the process.

To learn the open FBX files in Sketchup, go through the following video tutorial.

Video Source Robson Jacobsen

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Published By
Rajib Dey
www.sketchup4architect.com
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