Thanks guys, I really appreciate the 411. I had replyed last weekend saying thanks, but something aparently went south as my thankyou isnt here...obviously my id10t error.

I will be investigating these recources in the comming days.

Thanks again!
Jared

PS I see alot of talk about Photoshop use in conjunction with Sketchup, is this a necessary program or are there alternatives?

I have been casually using SU for a couple of years now and it is time to get serious and make some money with it. I work in mainly architecture but also do other types of drafting as well. I have Autocad 2006 and SU 6 free (after making money with it, my wife-a CPA, of course-says I can upgrade to SU Pro ).

What addons are essential for working architecture with SU? I already build alot of the model here and then export views to ACAD. I also would like to do animated fly/walk thru's, and maby a bit of photo realistic and hand rendered looking renderings of the work.

Please tell me what to get to have my sketchup toolbox filled (other seperate programs are ok to list too-not just SU-plugins). It would be helpful to know if it is free or if the program cost money so I can submit my budget to the CFO (wife ). Also links would help make this list helpful.

Thanks
Jared Finkenbinder
Lone Wolf Design