Google SketchUp

Name: Google SketchUp
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ISBN: 9780596521462

ISBN-10: 0596521464

ISBN-13: 9780596521462

Edition: 2009

Authors: Chris Grover, C. Grover

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If you want to learn to create 3-D models using Google SketchUp, this Missing Manual is the ideal place to start. Filled with step-by-step tutorials, this entertaining, reader-friendly guide will have you creating detailed 3-D objects, including building plans, furniture, landscaping plans -- even characters for computer games -- in no time. Google SketchUp: The Missing Manual offers a hands-on tour of the program, with crystal-clear instructions for using every feature and lots of real-world examples to help you pick up the practical skills you need. Learn to use the basic tools, build and animate models, and place your objects in Google Earth. With this book, you will: Learn your way…

Book details

List price: $34.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 598
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English

Christopher Grover lives in Fairfax, California with his wife and two daughters. Chris received degrees in Creative Writing and Film from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. He's worked as a technical writer, advertising copywriter and product publicist for more than 25 years. His freelance articles have been published in a variety of magazines from Fine Homebuilding to CD-ROM World. Chris's latest project is launching Bolinas Road Creative, an agency that helps small businesses promote their products and services. He's also the author of Word 2007: The Missing Manual and Word 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual.



The Missing Credits


Introduction



Basic SketchUp Skills



Building a Bench: Your First SketchUp Model



Starting Off in Two Dimensions



Drawing in Three Dimensions



Building a House



Drawing a Basic House



Working Smarter with Groups and Components



Changing Styles and Applying Materials



Organizing with Outliner and Layers



Advanced Construction Techniques



Drawing a Hipped Roof and Using Follow Me



Advanced Techniques for Groups and Components



Matching Your Photos in SketchUp



Adding Realism and Movement



Adding Shadows and Placing Your Model in Google Earth



Saving Views and Animating with Scenes



Saving, Printing, and Sharing Projects



Importing, Exporting, and Printing



Finding, Creating, and Sharing Components



Designing Edge Styles in Style Builder (SketchUp Pro)



Presenting Your Model with LayOut (SketchUp Pro)



Appendixes


Installing SketchUp and Getting Help


SketchUp Menu by Menu


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