Difference between revisions of "Guides/SketchUp for Laser Cutting"
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* Available for [http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/download/index.html Windows/Mac] | * Available for [http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/download/index.html Windows/Mac] | ||
* Lots of [http://sketchup.google.com/training/videos.html videos] and [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=36e1fa0d054a15eecc725c514c21d975&prevstart=0&hl=en&ct=lc tutorials] available online | * Lots of [http://sketchup.google.com/training/videos.html videos] and [http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=36e1fa0d054a15eecc725c514c21d975&prevstart=0&hl=en&ct=lc tutorials] available online | ||
| − | * [http://sketchup.google.com/buy/3rdparty.html#books Books available] | + | * [http://sketchup.google.com/buy/3rdparty.html#books Books available] but rarely needed |
===Information=== | ===Information=== | ||
Revision as of 21:29, 12 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.