Its said that 'a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing!'
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I think this migh apply to an article I came across, Secrets of Google!
March 29, 2011, By Christian Cawley http://www.devicemag.com/2011/03/29/secrets-of-google/Christian says,
*%(#0000BF)['Google SketchUp
An alternative to spending hours poring over expensive 3D modelling software for the relatively simple task of redesigning your home is Sketchup, an application that is free to download from sketchup.google.com and run on your PC.
Featuring a build in tutorial window, SketchUp can be difficult to use to begin with, but offers powerful tools for no cost. Best used for planning redecorating or even larger projects, Sketchup is totally flexible, meaning that you can use it to test wallpaper patterns or even render entire extensions!']*
Christian should pop over here as see some of the stuff you guys are producing!
Mike
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I think Sketchucation-and the people-all the people- here, is the greatest testament to what Sketchup is and can be.
too exuberant?
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@unknownuser said:
SketchUp can be difficult to use to begin with
Hmm...really? Just watch this space!
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I had to go to College to learn Autocad... I was using SketchUp that day... I mean actually using it. in fact let me find my first model. here it is... SU 5. Shaun from here in the forums (of course this forum didn't exist yet) found my website and called me and asked if he could model one of my houses in 3D... he asked if I had heard of this new program from @Last... I said no and he told me about SketchUp... I was hooked from then on.
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So much for AutoCAD!
I'm a fully trained Solidworks 'engineer'. I far prefer the simplicity of SketchUp- and the price!!
I hated AutoCAD at university. All those stupid commands.
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If this guy thinks SketchUp is difficult to learn. That may be an indication
our educational system is failing those in it more rapidly then ever before.Don't get me going on AutoCad. I can't imagine being a proud AutoCad instructor teaching students how to draw lines in sand using a stick, on that new thing called a computer.
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I think that's just the modern perception of the unknowledgeable. Any layman stumbling across SU these days and seeing it's free and it's by by Google (as opposed to a REAL architectural software company) is likely to jump to the conclusion that it's some rinky-dink, lightweight modelling tool for the masses, capable of little more than roughing-out your plans for a new porch.
They'd be right about the last part; one version of it is now free and it is for the masses...which is why Google bought it. But it's original @Last userbase was solidly Pro architects and architectural illustrators....for very good reasons.
The guy clearly hasn't done even basic research, however. Even a trip to the 3D Warehouse (which is linked to directly from the component browser and File menu for-crying-out-loud) would show that it's capable of far more than he suggests. -
One day about a year ago I interviewed for a consulting job with a local museum display company (times were real tight). During the interview I got a tour of the facility. While on the tour the CEO happened by to discuss an issue with the interviewee. I was introduced to the CEO and he promptly asked me if I used Solid Edge or Solid Works. I said "neither, I use Google SketchUp Pro". He literally turned his nose up and mouthed something to the interviewee. I later found out the CEO did not want me on board, even though he did not have any direct influence or knowledge of the project I was being interviewed for.
The interviewee hired me on anyway and I did my job as advertised. Unfortunately for me it took almost 4 months to get paid and I did not release any finals until then. Since that time I have been asked many times to do more work for them as it was very valuable. And; "we have changed the way we handle our billing and payments". I told them no thanks.
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