3d Modeling Software

Google SketchUp 8 - http://sketchup.google.com

Min requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS X

File size: 40MB

3D-modelling programs dont get any easier to use than the latest version of Google SketchUp. Creating a 3D model is simply a matter of laying down a flat geometric shape and then pushing or pulling it to add depth. If you want to create a cube, for example, all you have to do is draw a square and then click on it and drag the shape upwards.

Transforming the cube into a house just involves carving out doors and windows, splitting the top face into two and dragging it to make an apex roof. The various tools on offer let you create some surprisingly detailed objects with ease but if you dont have the patience or inclination to build something from scratch, you can always import and adapt an existing project from Googles 3D Warehouse.

Although you can use the program to design any 3D object, SketchUp 8 is particularly well suited to creating buildings. You can trace existing structures using the online Building Maker, get textures from Street View, export models directly into Google Earth and add geo-location to your model via the built - in Google Maps.

Other new features include improved terrain and colored aerial imagery, volume information for solid objects and the ability to push and pull selected faces, even if they are hidden behind something else. The Pro version (which costs a whopping $495) introduces some additional features, including Solid Tools and an improved Layout component, but the free edition should be good enough to cater for most peoples modeling needs.

By: Francis Davidby: Francis David

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