Google SketchUp 7 for Dummies

In classic "For Dummies" tra

In classic "For Dummies" tradition, "Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies" gets right to the point so you can start creating 3D models right away. You'll learn to: Set up SketchUp, learn about edges and faces, use inferences and guides, and build your first modelEstablish a basic end-to-end workflow for creating and sharing modelsModel non-boxy objects like terrain, characters, bottles, and spheresAdd details like stairs, gutters, and eavesSpruce up your models with styles and shadows to add effects, make objects pop, and enhance realismUse the LayOut function to draw with vector tools, add text and callouts, and print your workDesign buildings and objects, export your models to other design programs or to Google Earth, and explore 3D animation

On the book's companion Web site, you'll also find a bonus chapter and videos demonstrating more about what you can do with Google SketchUp. "Google SketchUp 7 For Dummies" also shows you what SketchUp can and can't do, and offers tips for solving common problems. Add a new dimension to your work today