Google SketchUp

Contributed by Mark Cundle

Information type: Tools

Keywords: 3D, design, google, IDF, Modelling, Sketchup

Technology: Software

Theme: SketchUp

Overview

SketchUp is a fantastic, easy-to-use 3D modelling tool that is brought to you by the folks over at Google. The free-to-download is available here, and lets you create, modify and share 3D models. The Pro version allows you to expand the capabilites with a wide range of plug-ins.

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Details

Google SketchUp is software that you can use to create 3D models of anything you like...even electronic products. You'll notice on the RS website 3D models are now available free of charge (rswww.com/3d) and are available in .skp format - SketchUp compliant.

Take a look at this video to understand more

Version 8 of SketchUp is now available - click here to download: http://sketchup.google.com/

...now wouldn't it be nice if Google could import IDF files from an eCAD tool, Mmmm now there's an idea ;-)

Comments

tronixstuff

Australia

1 year ago

Wow - thanks for this article, I didn't know this existed until now. Having fun drawing things. Cheers, John

Mark Cundle

United Kingdom

1 year ago

Takes a bit of learning but a pretty neat piece of software...and free always helps! I have posted a question on the Ask section to ascertain if members would be interested in using Google SketchUp to visualise their PCB in 3D. Be interested in your opinion...

Thanks

sunmax

Thailand

1 year ago

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电子发烧友

China

1 year ago

Thanks

i very like 3D pcb view .

oschoe

Netherlands

51 weeks ago

This look cool,

Trying various tools I ended up using pencil and paper in the end. I will definitely give this a go

Stephen Lam

Hong Kong S.A.R., China

31 weeks ago

Hi Designspark engineers,

Sorry for my benighted, I would like to ask one question about Google SketchUp. If I want to export IDF file from DS-PCB software to Google SketchUp, is it download PCB convertor as a middle party?

Is it possible to export the file from Google SketchUp to DS-PCB software? Is is reverse step?

It's excellent 3D platform indeed.

Kind regards,

Stephen

About the author

Mark Cundle: Technical Marketing Manager at RS since April 09. Responsible for overseeing the RS technical programmes - 3D CAD, Component Chooser, EDP, DesignSpark, DS PCB and the eTech magazine.

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