3-D Design Software

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Bill Julson

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Just got my latest issue of Woodsmith & they have a write-up on Google's SketchUp, "Design and "build" your projects before heading to the shop."
They refer you the site where you can download it for FREE ! They also have a $500 version.

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I downloaded it Sunday and played with it a little, but it looks good for a putz like me. It has a Push/Pull tool so that you just click on a shape & stretch it out...has several templates, including a woodworking template for shop projects. Even has a framing square which gives you a sense of scale. Also has a "Value Control Box" where you type in dimensions. It also has videos, a printable users guide, & tutorials, which I need on everything I do. Has a forum too.

It is not a sophisticated CAD system, but seems to be something I might be able to work with. Check it out & give it a test run. Would be interested in your comments.
 

woodguy1975

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John
Bill, there are lots of folks using Sketchup on the site. If you get to using it and have questions just ask. I don't use it, but I know there are probably 15-20 folks that do on the site.

Good Luck,

John
 

nelsone

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Ed
It's a fairly intuitive program. Use the tutorial that comes with it. It works great for conceptualizing what you are doing!
 

FIVEBYFIVE

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MICHAEL
:eusa_clap Bill, I agree with you that it is good software. It allows you to construct your project and work out problems before you ever touch a board. There are so many things you can do with sketchup. If you have any question about it just ask. Michaelgardner knows alot about the software. I know allittle. Good luck with the software.:eusa_danc
 
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