Google SketchUp 8 is an intuitive, professionally supported 3D modelling tool intended for designing anything your imagination is capable of producing. Easy-to-learn, it empowers designers to explore complex design ideas with little down time for creating 3D models quickly for design communication.
New features of significance include geo-location modeling capabilities that utilise Google's collection of geo-spatial data or Google Maps) to make it quicker, easier and more fun than ever to build models of the world around us.
Greater accuracy can be found in terrain and color aerial imagery, improved photo matching for model building, and integration with Google Building Maker, a 3D modeling tool for adding buildings to Google Earth.
New features in the Pro version include added functionality with solid addition and subtraction tools, a tool for creating angular dimensions in the companion application LayOut 3. Precise movement of elements is also handled more smoothly with dual duty of the centre grip to provide rotation and a 'snap point'.
Revise your model in SketchUp Pro and the changes are updated automatically in LayOut; you can even configure dashed lines and adjust to make your own styles. Increased compatibility with export and import of DWG/DXF of drawings is also useful for use with other CAD and 3D modeller software.
Looking for something a bit different? Style Builder is a tool that creates sketchy-edged styles on your models, adding personality to hard-lined drawings. These can be applied to any strokes you want and can help accentuate key areas and set the tone of an idea for a unique branding.
Licence Information
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| Application | SketchUp Pro |
| Licence Type | Full Copy |
| Distribution Type | Electronic Delivery |
| Licence Pricing | Commercial |
| Number of User Licences | 1-4 |
| Subscription Required | No |
| Additional Seat | No |
| Additional Information | Pricing is per seat |
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| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.5+ and 10.6+ |
| Processor | 2.1+ GHz Intel processor. Power PC is no longer supported |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Available Hard Disk Space | 300MB |
| Graphics | 3D class Open GL 1.5 with 128MB memory |
| Internet Connection Required | 21775 |
| Additional Requirements | 3 button scroll-wheel mouse |
