Google SketchUp 7.0.10248

• License:

  Free

• Editor's Rating:

  5.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.5 stars (out of 30 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  150,465

• Operating Systems:

  Mac OS X 10.5 Intel, Mac OS X 10.4 Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 PPC, Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

• Additional Requirements:

  No additional requirements

• Limitations:

  No limitations

• Date Added:

  March 10, 2009

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Google SketchUp 7.0.8656 Google SketchUp 6.4.245 Google SketchUp 6.4.120 Google SketchUp 6.0.277 SketchUp 5.0.233 Google SketchUp 5.0.296 SketchUp 5.0.233 SketchUp 5.0 SketchUp 4.0 SketchUp 5.0 SketchUp 4.0 SketchUp 3.1.31 SketchUp 3.0.101 SketchUp 3.0.99 SketchUp 3.0.96 SketchUp 2.2.2 SketchUp 2.1.28

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Publisher's description of Google SketchUp

From Google:

Developed for the conceptual stages of design, SketchUp is powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D software. We think of it as "the pencil of digital design". This award-winning product combines a simple yet robust tool set that streamlines and simplifies 3D design. SketchUp is used by professionals and consumers alike. It contains a unique interface that allows 3D forms to be created, viewed, and modified quickly and easily. The core of its simplicity is that you draw the edges of the desired model in 3D space, just as you would using a pencil and paper. SketchUp infers your design intent and automatically determines the nature of the lines and fill shapes to create 3D geometry.

Version 6.4.245 features minor OS compatibility fixes and enhancements.

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Editor's review of Google SketchUp

• 5.0 stars

• "Design 3D buildings and landscapes"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Google SketchUp 7.0.10248

This program moves beyond napkin sketching to communicating ideas in 3D. SketchUp takes what may traditionally be seen as a complicated task and adds an intuitiveness many design programs fail to achieve. On first impression, this sketch-based 3D-modeling program may look as if it has sacrificed function for simplicity, but that's not the case. Despite the extremely user-friendly interface, SketchUp offers a suite of powerful 3D drawing tools that lets you experiment and play with new designs. All actions are carried out using two button bars, one that runs down the left side and another that sits along the top of the work space. After you simply sketch and draw edges, the application fills in the objects to create 3D geometry. SketchUp handles perspective and alignment calculations automatically. You can then export these objects into CAD, 3D-modeling, image-editing, illustration, or animation programs for further manipulation and editing. Functionality and price mark this for professional use, but curious amateurs may enjoy exploring the demo.

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• 2 stars

  Version: Google SketchUp 7.0.10248

  "Not at all intuitive."

  by emspace on June 8, 2009

  Pros: The program was free.

  Cons: You get what you pay for.

  Summary: I haven"t used it after one frustrating hour. I felt as though I should charge THEM.

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• 5 stars

  Version: Google SketchUp 7.0.10248

  "i had trilogy of sketchup567, amaze! absolutely cool!"

  by rindak on April 2, 2009

  Pros: quick modeling. great for product designer!

  Cons: no render-tools contained, we must download the render-plugins unfree.

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