physical objects. The problem was that sketchup did not provide a solution to convert my files into an accessible format for 3D printers. After some searching on the web, I found some software that I would like to share with you so that anyone with a knowledge of google sketchup can create their own 3D prints. The only software aside from google sketchup is a program called 'topescope which lets you view your completed files before you send them off and spend money on the prints. Add files to sketchup There are 2 ruby files that need to go inside the sketchup applications folder. Afterward restart the program. You can access the files from my google docs with this link since I can't seem to upload ruby files onto the Instructable website. ttps://docs.google.com/folder/d/0BywxwJ\\... The files should go right inside the Google SketchUp (your version) folder. There are 3 files in the photo but you only need 2. One of them is another unrelated ruby file. I like drawing on paper. I have an extensive collection of drafting instruments too. Now that I'm thinking about it I've had some of that stuff since before the IBM PC even existed. Heck my favorite pencil I might have even gotten before the Altair! It is a really nice pencil. I'm looking at it right now. It is really old! Technically it is a lead holder. I think this is it: I can only say think because all of the markings have completely worn