Difference between revisions of "Guides/SketchUp for Laser Cutting"
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[[File:Sketchup-laser.png|300px|thumb|right|A 2D design in SketchUp]] | [[File:Sketchup-laser.png|300px|thumb|right|A 2D design in SketchUp]] | ||
| + | ===Why use Google SketchUp=== | ||
| + | * Free | ||
| + | * Easy to use | ||
| + | * Intuitive | ||
| + | * Shallow learning curve | ||
| + | * Available for Windows/Mac | ||
| + | * Lots of tutorials available online | ||
| + | * Books available | ||
| + | ===Information=== | ||
* [http://sketchup.google.com/ SketchUp homepage] - download from here. | * [http://sketchup.google.com/ SketchUp homepage] - download from here. | ||
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6eME_BiRFo Using Google SketchUp in 2D mode] - Essential for producing designs for the laser cutter. | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6eME_BiRFo Using Google SketchUp in 2D mode] - Essential for producing designs for the laser cutter. | ||
* [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl SketchUp DXF exporter] - Free Ruby plug-in - SketchUp professional not required. | * [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl SketchUp DXF exporter] - Free Ruby plug-in - SketchUp professional not required. | ||
Revision as of 08:33, 12 February 2011
Why use Google SketchUp
- Free
- Easy to use
- Intuitive
- Shallow learning curve
- Available for Windows/Mac
- Lots of tutorials available online
- Books available
Information
- SketchUp homepage - download from here.
- Using Google SketchUp in 2D mode - Essential for producing designs for the laser cutter.
- SketchUp DXF exporter - Free Ruby plug-in - SketchUp professional not required.