Introduction to Google Sketchup
By: Aidan Chopra with Laura Town and Chris Pichereau
Contributors: Town, Laura; Pichereau, Chris
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781118077825
Subjects: Engineering graphics; ARCHITECTURE / Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation; SketchUp; Computer graphics; Three-dimensional display systems
Other titles: Introduction to Google Sketch Up
Description: "The 2nd edition of Chopra's Google SketchUp provides key pedagogical elements, which help prepare readers for the workforce. The content provides real-world and applied material including better PowerPoint presentations and how-to animations.  Additional features include updated content to reflect software upgrades and market use; new pedagogy elements and interior design; and more robust resources that will are appropriate for different users of Google Sketch.The book also addresses the similarities between the adapted title, Google SketchUp 8 for Dummies, and Google SketchUp 2. This includes a title that contains the core content and basic software how-to from For Dummies; revised TOC to reflect the course; and new material developed/written by writer and academic advisors/reviewers. This edition goes beyond the basic software use to teach on portions of SketchUp"--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1: Meeting Google SketchUp: A Brief OverviewChapter 2: Establishing the Modeling Mindset: Model BasicsChapter 3: Building Simple Models: Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating a Model of a DoghouseChapter 4: Modeling Buildings: From Drafting a Floor Plan to Adding a RoofChapter 5: Keeping Your Model's Appearance - Working with ComponentsChapter 6: Creating Everyday Objects: Tools, Techniques, and TipsChapter 7: Keeping Your Model Organized: Using the Outliner and LayersChapter 8: Modeling with Photographs: Using Photo Match to Build ModelsChapter 9: Changing Your Model's Appearance: Applying Styles and ShadowsChapter 10: Presenting Your Model Inside SketchUp: Showing Off Your ModelChapter 11: Working with Google Earth and the 3D Warehouse: Tying Together All of Google's 3D SoftwareChapter 12: Printing Your Work: With a Windows PC and a MacChapter 13: Exporting Images and Animations: Making Image Files and MoviesChapter 14: Exporting to CAD, Illustration, and Other Modeling Software: Using SketchUp ProChapter 15: Creating Presentation Documents with LayOut: Presenting 3D SketchUp Pro Models on Paper and On Screen: Working with Templates and ScrapbooksChapter 16: Troubleshooting and Using Additional Resources: Fixing Problems and Enhancing Your ModelBonus Online Chapter Creating Dynamic ComponentsGlossaryIndex.