Sketchup for Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) - Softcover

Chopra, Aidan; Huehls, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119336155 ISBN 13: 9781119336150

Publisher: For Dummies, 2017

Synopsis

Design almost anything in 3D with SketchUp

Whether you've dabbled in drawing in 3D or are interested in learning the basics of design, SketchUp For Dummies makes it fast and easy to learn the ropes of a powerful, user-friendly tool to bring your design ideas to life. From creating a basic 3D model to showing off your work via 3D print or animation, this all-access guide pulls back the curtain on using SketchUp to do anything from redesigning your house to mocking up the next great invention.

With an emphasis on usability, SketchUp has found very wide success as a tool even non-designers can use to make basic drawings. And now, thanks to the insight and expert tips from former SketchUp product director Aidan Chopra and co-author Rebecca Huehls, this easy-to-follow guide makes it more accessible than ever!

• Create buildings and components
• Alter the appearance of your model
• Tour your designs via SketchUp
• Get quick tips on troubleshooting

If you're a designer with sketchy computer modeling skills, SketchUp For Dummies is the trusted reference you'll turn to again and again.

About this title

About the Author

Aidan Chopra is a former SketchUp evangelist and author of previous editions of SketchUp For Dummies. Rebecca Huehls creates content for the help system on current versions of SketchUp.

From the Back Cover

• Create models with SketchUp
• Construct buildings and landscapes
• Showcase designs with a 3D printout

Design in 3D with SketchUp

Even if you've never dabbled in 3D drawing, this hands-on guide makes it easier than ever to learn the ropes and bring your design ideas to life! From creating a basic 3D model to showing off your work via print or animation, this clear-cut guide has it all. You'll be ready to use SketchUp for anything from redesigning your house to planning the next great invention.

Inside&;

• Construct buildings
• Keep your model organized
• Model with photos and other resources
• Print 3D SketchUp models
• Export images and animations
• Create presentations with LayOut
• Avoid common SketchUp traps

From the Inside Flap

• Create models with SketchUp
• Construct buildings and landscapes
• Showcase designs with a 3D printout

Design in 3D with SketchUp

Even if you've never dabbled in 3D drawing, this hands-on guide makes it easier than ever to learn the ropes and bring your design ideas to life! From creating a basic 3D model to showing off your work via print or animation, this clear-cut guide has it all. You'll be ready to use SketchUp for anything from redesigning your house to planning the next great invention.

Inside…

• Construct buildings
• Keep your model organized
• Model with photos and other resources
• Print 3D SketchUp models
• Export images and animations
• Create presentations with LayOut
• Avoid common SketchUp traps

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119336155
• ISBN 13: 9781119336150
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 466