SketchUp is a 3D modeling and drafting application from Trimble for use in architectural, civil and mechanical fields, among others. Users can quickly build up 3D models using its precise measurements ...

SketchUp recently released its native Revit Importer feature, creating a quick and seamless translation from Revit to SketchUp. Available for SketchUp’s studio subscription and as a trial for the Pro ...

Over the years, we’ve talked quite a lot about SketchUp, Google’s amazing 3D modeling tool. We’ve shown you tools to make your models look more realistic, how to animate them and much more. Ultimately ...

For those of you that have been rendering for years, you know the name Maxwell. Using their Render Suite, which connects to SketchUp, you can create some amazingly realistic models. The problem has ...

Knowing how to resize, components in Sketchup is an important skill to have if you want to use this drafting software efficiently. To resize a rectangle, a component, or a model, is essentially the ...

Whether you're an architect or interior designer, having the right tools can make all the difference in streamlining your workflow. SketchUp has powerful tools that help millions of professionals ...

CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a technology columnist who has covered everything from HDTVs to computers to Flowbee Haircut Systems. Besides his work with CNET, Don's work has been featured in a ...

As a kid, I was obsessed with Lego. Being able to take simple blocks and make them into complex structures which were just what I had in mind was a very powerful feeling. As a grown-up, I still ...

Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) recently revealed a free plug-in for Google SketchUp that will allow anyone to perform energy modeling on projects. The powerful plugin will allow anyone to ...