One my Mac/Windows PC…Sketchup 3D modeling software

Have you ever wanted to create a 3D model of something on your computer, even if you weren't a designer or engineer? Google Sketchup could be a program for you. Using an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, you can be designed rooms, buildings, devices and more in just a few minutes. This is a powerful program, though, so you might need some extra help to get started. Never fear. There are a ton of tutorial resources available online to help you learn the basics.

Sketchup Video Tutorials on YouTube

Free for Basic Version

Sketchup kitchen

From the Sketchup Web Site...

"Model anything you can imagine.

Redecorate your living room. Invent a new piece of furniture. Model your city for Google Earth. There's no limit to what you can create with SketchUp.

SketchUp makes 3D modeling fun.

We believe powerful software can also be a pleasure to use – the secret is intuitive tools that work the way you think they should. Apparently, millions of people agree.

See dozens of great SketchUp features

Get models online for free.

You can build models from scratch, or you can download what you need. People all over the world share what they've made on the Trimble 3D Warehouse.

Get started right away.

Dozens of video tutorials, an extensive Help Center and a worldwide user community mean that anyone who wants to make 3D models with SketchUp, can.

Check out our free training videos"

Previously in On My Mac/Windows PC...

On My Mac/Windows PC is an on-going series highlighting the software (and sometimes, hardware) I use on my Mac nearly every day. Look for additional On My Mac…posts in the coming weeks! -- Douglas

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