Hello all
I am pretty new to sketch up, I downloaded it a few years ago and spent just a little time using it. My job has now shifted into an area that I believe that sketch up could be a useful tool. I am a project manager for a construction company that specializes in concrete foundations and slabs. The owner of the company likes the fact that I am very computer literate but does not like spending large amounts of money on anything (let alone software). So my plan is to do more with less. I would like to use sketchup as a tool to edit construction drawings (for personal use), quantify areas,dimensions and measurements, and purpose design ideas/changes to clients/designers. Here are my questions:
- using sketchup can I import pdf files. I would like to be able to import electronic blueprints issued by designers.
- if so, can I edit the imported files? adding and removing items?
- can I import a drawing and adjust it to scale and then add measurements?
- what are sketchups capabilities when it comes to estimating square footage and linear ft of surface areas and lines?
- If not sketch up, what do you recommend for me?
Thanks
Eric