Google SketchUp (free) is an easy-to-learn 3D modeling program whose few simple tools enable you to create 3D models of houses, sheds, decks, home additions, woodworking projects - even space ships. You can add details, textures and glass to your models, design with dimensional accuracy, and place your finished models in Google Earth, share them with others by posting them to the 3D Warehouse, or print hard copies. Google SketchUp (free) is a great way to discover if 3D modeling is right for you.
April 27th, 2006 - 1:17 pm
Wow, they released a free version?! This is a fantastic 3D modelling program, and certainly the only one to choose if you’re looking for a reasonably gentle learning curve. No other 3D program approaches the ease of use and intuitive power of SketchUp. The tutorials are great, too–I highly recommend you check this program out. And they develop for Mac OS X in parallel with the Win version, too!