Click-Kitchen 2 - An exclusive plugin for instant kitchen design

Click-Kitchen 2 and Click-Change 2 are considered as useful plugins for SketchUp. These plugin will allow you to draw and customize your 3D kitchen with the use of smallest detail.

Click-Kitchen 2 comprises of over 5000 references of IKEA furniture with customize option.

With this plugin, it will be possible to draw a standard IKEA kitchen with millions of scopes or a custom-built kitchen with your dimensions and materials.

The plugin is compatible with SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018.

The plugin is available in sketchup extension warehouse.

To watch live demonstration of the plugin, go through the following video tutorial.

Video Source David Barros

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SketchUV for SketchUp 1.0.2

Whaat develops SketchUV for sketchup. This sketchup extension is compatible with SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017.

UV mapping refers to the method of placing a texture on a surface. UVs denote the names which are assigned to the texture coordinate space. U is the horizontal axis, and V is the vertical axis of the image. Now it becomes easier to generate good UV maps concerning any type of geometry just with the use of the tools comprised with this plugin.

The plugin contains the following exclusive features :-

• Planar, Cylindrical, and Spherical UV projections at any orientation
• Box mapping
• Tube mapping - ideal for objects produced with follow-me
• Quad face mapping
• Move, rotate, and scale UVs

• Triangulate geometry and eliminate distorted textures
• Save UVs and Load UVs - modify materials and maintain UVs
• Export and Import UVs by applying third party UV mapping software

To gather more information, go through the following link artisan4sketchup.com

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Segal-method Timber Frames For Sketchup

Segal-method Timber Frames for sketchup is a useful sketchup extension that supports SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017 as well as Windows and Mac OS X platform.

This sketchup extension can be used to instantly apply segal-method (post and beam) timber frames toward self-made garden office and tiny houses.

With this extension, the novice builders will be able to generate the frame for garden offices, workshops, studios (and "Tiny Houses") covering nearly 30m2 floor area with the use of the Segal-method of post and beam timber framing: minimum pad foundations that manage sloping ground, flexible grid structure, simple bolted timber joints, and applying standard-length timbers to minimize wastage.

Together with the main frame, it can produce mono-pitched (shed) and dual-pitched (gable) roofs with indicated maximum/eaves heights to circumvent the requirement for planning permission in the UK. Rafters range from solid timbers or engineered timber I-beams. Metal fixings are contained within the model, like M12 bolts and truss clips.

Floor joists at 400mm or 600mm centers are included, as can wall studwork. A simple table containing various insulation materials is included, with the U-value, R-value (international) and R-value (USA) numbers toward a series of diverse thicknesses.

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

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Learn to make silestone material in v-ray for sketchup

In this sketchup vray video, MasterTuts teaches you how to generate silestone material by applying a single mapping.

Besides, one can also produce different colors. In this tutorial Sketchup Pro 2016 is used to create the 3D model of the kitchen.

Initially, download a silestone material with white textures.

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How to produce realistic rendering of any sketchup model with ArielVisison

This sketchup video shows the detailed process for creating realistic rendered images of any Sketchup model with the application of Arielvision.

ArielVision is a photorealistic rendering extension that supports Trimble SketchUp 2016 or earlier versions.

ArielVision uses a superior quality rendering engine, and integrates a well-organized and user-friendly interface that offers necessary rendering features.

ArielVision applies sun, sky, shadows, lights, transparency and reflections to produce Photorealistic renderings from SketchUp models.

The plugin contains the following features :-

Lights and Illumination

Reflective Materials

Background Images

Realistic glass materials

Top quality, PhotoRealistic Rendering Engine

Obtain superior quality rendering with a single mouse click and various preset options.

Fully integrated with SketchUp, Make or Professional. (Windows only)

Reflection and transparency controls for realistic rendering of materials.

Direct and indirect lighting from natural and artificial sources.

HDRI skies and backgrounds offer context for your model.

Get full interior scenes supported with custom lamps, ceiling lights and more.

Self glow: Put realism to special objects like televisions and lighted signs.

Physically-based ray-cast lighting produces realistic results in daytime or night-time scenes.

Unlimited rendering resolution: render any image at any size.

Click on the following link to download a 30-days free trial version www.renderplus.com

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Demo of SubD sketchup plugin

This sketchup video is based on SubD. It is an organic modeling plugin as well as a parametric subdivision extension that can be utilized for generating wonderful organic models and quad-supported workflow.

The plugin is developed by Thomas Thomassen. It supports sketchup versions like SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017.

There are various free tools like QuadFace Tools which can produce meshes containing quad-topology and subdivide and crease with SUbD.

Some useful features of the plugin:

1. Choose a group or component that includes only faces.

2. Toggle Subdivision on or off.

The smoothness will be modified if the number of smoothing iterations is raised or reduced.

Toggle subdivision off to come back to the control-mesh when it is necessary to edit the geometry.

Produce creases in the subdivided mesh to make the shape perfect devoid of adding additional control loops in the control mesh.

Click the following link to download the plugin evilsoftwareempire.com

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Artisan Organic Toolset For Sketchup

Whaat develops Artisan Organic Toolset for sketchup. These toolset include powerful subdivision, sculpting, and soft selection tools which are specifically designed for artists, designers and landscape architects. Artisan Organic Toolset is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017.

Artisan can be used for generating the following :-

• Terrain and landscapes

• Furniture

• Characters

• Abstract sculptures and decorative objects

• Fabric, curtains, and pillows

• Rocks, Trees, and Plants

Artisan can optimize the mesh creation process by minimizing the number of polygons in a mesh with a specified percentage.

One can access a free 15-days trial version for generating organic free-form models in sketchup.

To get more information, visit artisan4sketchup.com

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Golden Rule of Sketchup – A useful presentation by Ron Paulk

Ron Paulk, the inventor of Paulk Workbench, presents this useful tutorial for beginner’s sketchup users.Ron highlights the golden rule of sketchup that will you to start with sketchup efficiently.

Download Sketchup Pro 2016

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Download AmbientOcclusion Pro for SketchUp

Fluid Interactive, Inc has developed AmbientOcclusion Pro for sketchup to perform quick visualization with color, textures and depth-of-field.

AmbientOcclusion is a very rapid visualization plugin for SketchUp that can be used to produce a visually convincing preview of the 3d models, featuring space and relations between objects.

AmbientOcclusion Pro is compatible with SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016.

To visualize any 3d model, go to the menu Extensions -> AmbientOcclusion -> Render. Alternatively, click the render button on the toolbar. As soon as the rendering window opens, the options accessible on the window’s toolbar like resolution, quality, etc. can be used.

In some earlier versions of SketchUp, AmbientOcclusion is located under the menu Plugins -> AmbientOcclusion.

How to set up AmbientOcclusion

AmbientOcclusion extension is available as an .rbz file to be set up from the SketchUp preferences. After the completion of download, go through the following steps:

1. In SketchUp, choose Window > Preferences (Microsoft Windows) or SketchUp > Preferences (Mac OS X).

2. In the dialog box preview, choose Extensions located in the sidebar on the left.

3. On the Extensions pane, click the Install Extension button.

4. In the Open dialog box preview, drive the .rbz file saved to your computer, choose the file, and click OK (Microsoft Windows) or Open (Mac OS X).

5. When SketchUp notifies you for installing only extensions from reliable sources, click Yes to continue and install your extension. (This supposes you do, in fact, rely on the source of your extension.)

6. Restart SketchUp

Download a 15-days trial version fluidinteractive.com

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A video presentation on simulation with sketchup and MSPhysics

There is an new update with the physical simulation plugin for sketchup MSPhysics. This sketchup plugin now supports Mac and Windows platform. The plugin is developed on the NewtonDynamics engine.

MSPhysics refers to a realtime physics simulation plugin resembling of SketchyPhysics. The plugin is compatible with SketchUp 6, SketchUp 7, SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016. There should be a supplementary plugin called AMS Library 3.3.0 so that it can run smoothly.

Given below a video presentation on a simulation with sketchup and MSPhysics for delivering physics for sketchup in realistic and superior manner. Here the plugin is used to create various animated animals, sinking icebergs, bubbling and foaming water etc.

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Face Cutter 2.1 for Sketchup

Neil B. has developed Face Cutter for sketchup. This newest sketchup extension is compatible with SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016 as well as windows platform.

This tool is very useful while positioning a gluing component to multiple faces. All faces equivalent to the z axis of the component are cutout, along with interior of wall.

Faces are only cut according to the depth of the component. As for instance, a window containing a 6" jamb, would cut the interior face of a 6" wall, whereas a window containing a 4" jamb does not perform the task. If dynamic components are edited by modifying Component Options, the faces should be 'recut' according to the modifications in component size or shape.

This tool also performs well while nesting components within the components or groups. This version is unable to cut faces which contain a diverse parent than the component. As for instance, a face in a different group than the component. There is auto mode option to cut faces automatically if hole cutting components are included.

Link for download extensions.sketchup.com

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Click Window 3D 2016 for Sketchup

David B, the renowned draughtsman designer in carpentry, has developed Click Window 3D 2016 for sketchup. This useful sketchup extension supports SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016. The plugin is used to generate your windows and French Doors which can be easily customized to any measure. There are different types of 3d windows like Hungs, Sliding, French, Panoramic to Crank in the made of PVC, Wood and ALU.

With this sketchup extension, the sketchup users can generate unlimited windows maintaining perfect level of details with some simple clicks. Besides, this plugin can also adjust a window in the 3D Warehouse, or develop the model independently. Use the superior quality 3d models in various types of interior design projects efficiently.

The users can access two different versions in both the Metric and Imperial systems.

Go through the following link to download a trial version of Click-Window 3D www.window3dmodel.com

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How to design a british house in sketchup – An exclusive speed build tutorial

This speed build sketchup video is based on designing a general british house with sketchup through step-by-step processes. This sketchup video is presented by Jordan Wright.

Window+ is compatible with sketchup 2016.

It is very simple to design your house in sketchup with impressive floor plans and 3d models. Sketchup is very comprehensible for 3d modeling. You can start designing as soon as the software is installed. Sketchup contains diversified 3d and solid object design power. Sketchup is also mostly recognized for its precision and customization power.

While designing a house, it is recommended to start drawing an outline of your floor plan on paper. If you draw it on paper, you will obtain a point of reference when you go for digital sketching. If you have a graph paper, draw the outline on it, rather than white or notebook paper. Graph paper contains 1/4" inch boxes which are ideal while drawing to scale. Each 1/4" inch box will exemplify 1 square foot.

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Window+ is a powerful sketchup extension to create & edit windows in building models

Francis Mc Shane, the renowned architect and writer of various ruby plugins, has introduced Window+. It is a useful sketchup extension for formation & editing window. This sketchup extension is specifically designed for building designers to simply generate and edit nice looking, well proportioned rectangular windows.

Window+ is compatible with sketchup 2016.

By applying Window+, the designer will be able to instantly produce any rectangular window layout as well as size the profiles to fit the detailed profiles out of the manufacturer's data. This process will make the windows look similar to the real windows, particularly when the paint bucket tool inside sketchup is applied to add a finish. The users can also pull out various BIM object data like profile length and glass area.

Window+ originates earlier free sketchup extension alias WinDoor. Window+ is completely rewritten on the basis of feedback on WinDoor with superior and more powerful algorithms for the smooth formation and editing of all windows. With this extension, the sketchup modelers can easily add windows to their building models.

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Inventory3D for Excel – The newest sketchup extension

Inventory3D for Excel is a useful sketchup extension that is compatible with SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016.

Inventory3D for Excel facilitates the users to perorm graphical 3D 'inside-plan' inventory, design, bill-of-materials measurement and facilities maintenance with the use of Excel spreadsheets database.

Along with Inventory3D a sample model functioning with an Excel database and its tutorial are set up under '...SketchUp\Plugins\Luno_Inventory3D\luno_tutorial_example' folder Complete scale application of Inventory3D system incorporates 3D engineering, BOM estimates and mobile operations into corporate ERP, CRM.

Established system application models useful for telecom carriers, tower companies, photovoltaic systems providers, organizers of expo shops, furniture production companies and interior design.

To get more updates and quotation on:

• Inventory3D extension compatible with Oracle/MS SQL/MySQL/Sybase database integration

• Inventory3D.Mobile application well suited with Android, iOS, Windows Mobile

• Consolidation of Inventory3D system into corporate ERP, CRM and system customization.

Visit, http://www.inventory.best

Inventory3D is a multi-purpose tool that offers new scopes for floor planning and space management as well as locating more rapidly and more timely examination of ERP assets inside SketchUp. Inventory3D offers an easy to use but strong innovative tool that connects data records from objects indexed in a database to the graphical representation of the mentioned objects in the 3D space of SketchUp.

If you want to view any model in a diverse scenario, just save and export the SketchUp model, then load it up to suitable virtual reality applications, like Google Earth. It is also possible to view the model with Augmented Reality tools in the jobsite or import it to CAD in 2D or 3D.

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Ropefall for Sketchup – A newest sketchup extension

Balazs Torma develops Ropefall for sketchup. The plugin supports SketchUp 2015 and SketchUp 2016. This sketchup plugin is used to develop and design the model of realistic ropes, cables, wires with physics simulation instantly.

The algorithm simulates a rope that drops downward to bottom through a custom spring based physics model. The two ends of the rope won't go down as they are fixed. The falling rope is obstructed by hurdles in the way.

1. Turn on the line tool and sketch a polyline characterizing the preliminary shape of the rope.
2. Turn on the select tool and choose the polyline.
3. Click menu Draw → Ropefall → Fall.
4. Identify rope parameters and click the 'ok' button to begin simulation.
5. Wait unless the simulation is finished or discontinue it with the Esc key.

TIP: The simulation process can be more speedy if hiding parts of the model that (presumably) does not block the rope from falling.

One cab use a free version for three days as well as purchase a licence for USD 15. Seewww.sketchrope.com for further details.

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Hometeka plugin for SketchUp

The Hometeka plugin for SketchUp can be applied to identify and budget any interior design efficiently. Within this plugin, there exist a widespread library containing textures and 3D models together with over 3,250 products ready to be quantified.

Hometeka plugin facilitates the sketchup uses to obtain numerous products and download them at free of cost with a single mouse click. The models and textures are chosen and developed in direct partnership with brands maintaining actual dimensions.

This sketchup plugin can perform with real products and measure the amount of items and the length of the assigned textures. With Shopping List, it becomes easier to look into the entire project budget and print it as well as export it to an Excel spreadsheet or the Hometeka.

The users can export their Shopping List to the website of Hometeka and allocate with a client, friend or partner etc. One can avail the plugin from any device and easily edit and comment.

This sketchup plugin supports SketchUp 8 , SketchUp 2013 ,SketchUp 2014 , SketchUp 2015 ,SketchUp 2016

Presently the plugin is available only in Brazilian and Portuguese language.

Link for download Hometeka plugin for SketchUp

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Jorge Barrero is conducting an exclusive course alias 3D rendering with vray 3.2 for Sketchup and Rhino 5

Jrge Barrero, a senior architectural designer and digital design leader associated with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. (Gensler), is conducting an exclusive course alias ‘3D Rendering with Vray 3.2 for Sketchup and Rhino 5.

Under this course, Jorge Barrero will briefly demonstrate how to produce stunning renderings by applying Vray for Sketchup 2016 and Rhino 5.

Initially one will gather knowledge on how to organize your initial project, together with bringing in a 3d model, arranging lights and cameras, and generating materials. Then, training will be given on how to render out your model as well as how to apply render settings and how to fine-tune those settings to obtain your rendered image prepared for post production. To end with, one can understand how to transfer anyur rendered image into Photoshop for post production, with the use of rendered channels as well as attaching real world images, and compositing effects.

After completing this course you will be well prepared to transform a 3d model into Vray for Sketchup 2016 and Rhino 5, render it out, and touch it up in Photoshop to add professionalism to your final image.

Join the course online blackspectacles.com

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Demo of TGI3D plugin for sketchup

This sketchup video demonstrates the application of TGI3D plugin for sketchup. Tgi3D SU plugins support SketchUp v7.1 or higher (along with SketchUp 2016). 64-bit SketchUp versions are supported with v1.32. Tgi3D SU Plugins are also compatible with Mac OS X systems equal and higher than Mac OS X 10.5.0.

TGI3D plugin for sketchup is available in three different versions Tgi3D SU Amorph Training Edition, Tgi3D SU Amorph 30 Day Trial and Tgi3D SU Photoscan 30 Day Trial.

TGI3D plugin for sketchup contains the following features :-

o Advanced plugins for SketchUp!

o Allows the users to generate precise 3D models without any difficulty, either with or without pictures.

o These SketchUp plugins are free-form 3D modeling softwares, which allow you to create organic 3D models.

o Easy yet robust calibration method!

o Superior quality photogrammetry!

o Smooth texturing!

o Quick and effective object warping!

Link for download www.tgi3d.com

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How to use SubD sketchup extension for spline modeling

In this sketchup video, one will be familiar with the functionalities of SubD sketchup plugin as well as various methods to perform spline modeling with sketchup. This video is recorded on an ornamental chair modeling with Sketchup Pro 2016.

Thomas Thomassen develops SubD for sketchup. SubD is a parametric quad-based subdivision extension for SketchUp that can make quad-based workflows superior.

This sketchup extension contains free tools like QuadFace Tools to generate meshes with quad-topology as well as subdivide and crinkle with SUbD.

Download a 30-days trial version evilsoftwareempire.com

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