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* [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. | ||
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| + | ===Exporting=== | ||
| + | * Go to: ''Tools/Export to DXF or STL'' | ||
| + | * Export units: ''millimeters'' | ||
| + | * Export to DXF: ''lines'' | ||
Revision as of 09:52, 13 February 2011
Why use Google SketchUp
- Free
- Easy to use
- Intuitive
- Gentle learning curve
- Available for Windows/Mac
- Lots of videos and tutorials available online
- Books available but rarely needed
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.
Exporting
- Go to: Tools/Export to DXF or STL
- Export units: millimeters
- Export to DXF: lines