segunda-feira, 28 de maio de 2012

New homw for SketchUp (trimble)

On April 26, 2012, Trimble announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SketchUp® from Google. SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling tools in the world. As part of the SketchUp platform, Trimble will also partner with Google on running and developing SketchUp's 3D Warehouse, an online repository where users can find, share, store and collaborate on 3D models.

SketchUp is currently used by millions of users annually—ranging from architects to engineering and construction firms to building and design professionals – for designing, modeling and visualizing projects. The SketchUp product and its vision of "3D modeling for everyone" has allowed modelers worldwide, across a wide range of industries, to express design concepts easily, accurately and efficiently.

Trimble has created the de-facto standard for field data models and project management tools for its key markets. SketchUp and the 3D Warehouse, together with other Trimble Tools from Accubid, HHK, Meridian, Plancal, QuickPen, Tekla, Trimble Business Center and the Trimble Connected Community will provide a stand-alone and enterprise solution that will enable an integrated and seamless workflow to reduce rework and improve productivity for the customer. Users will be able to collect data, design, model, and collaborate on one platform. The combined capability will enhance our ability to extend our existing market applications including the cadastral, heavy civil, and building and construction industries. In addition, the SketchUp platform will enable Trimble, third-party developers and our distribution partners to efficiently develop new applications. 
Will SketchUp continue to be available as a free version?
Yes. Trimble intends to support the existing SketchUp community and to provide a free version for a multitude of markets.

I have an educational license. How will this be affected?
Trimble values students and their educators from all around the world. Today, we support educational programs and initiatives in many of the markets we currently operate in. Trimble plans to continue to do so by providing various educational tools, including SketchUp.

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quinta-feira, 10 de maio de 2012

What's New in Google SketchUp 8




Como podemos perceber pela primeira parte do vídeo, muito do que podemos fazer agora no software é passível de se encaixar em contextos. Isso facilita muito o trabalho de arquitetos e engenheiros, que podem adicionar elementos nos arredores de projetos ainda em desenvolvimento, e usar material real para ruas e outros elementos dos arredores. A modelagem 3d ganhou ferramentas novas que agora suportam o uso de sólidos. O que conhecemos como operações Booleanas também estão presentes. Os artistas 3d podem usar cinco operações:
  • Union
  • Intersect
  • Subtract
  • Trim
  • Split
A segunda parte do vídeo mostra as melhorias do software chamado de Layout que serve para criar diagramas para impressão, usando os modelos 3d criados com o SketchUp 8. Nessa versão temos várias melhorias no desenho com escala, permitindo realmente trabalhar com ambientes semelhantes ao que temos no Layout do AutoCAD.