How to Make 3D Models of Buildings, Cars, Trucks etc ? Create & Share with SketchUp

If you are into designing 3D models of buildings, trucks, cars or well, just about anything then Google SketchUp is one tool that gets the job done easily.

SketchUp 7 was released today with the following changes:

New class of “smart” objects called Dynamic Components, which are simpler to work with for new modelers.

Create 3D models and share them with the world

Google SketchUp is software that you can use to create 3D models of anything you like.
Get started right away.

Most people get rolling with SketchUp in just a few minutes. Dozens of video tutorials, an extensive Help Center and a worldwide user community mean that anyone who wants to make 3D models with SketchUp, can.

Model anything you can imagine.

Redecorate your living room. Design a new piece of furniture. Model your city for Google Earth. Create a Skate Park for your hometown, then export an animation and share it on YouTube. There's no limit to what you can create with SketchUp.

Get models online for free.

You can build models from scratch, or you can download what you need. People all over the world share what they've made on the Google 3D Warehouse. It's a huge, searchable repository of models, and it's free.

SketchUp Pro users now use LayOut 2, which is faster, more reliable and includes vector rendering, improved text handling and more. See the Video Review Below.

Read more of what’s new with SketchUp 7.

Download Google SketchUp 7

Via: Google Blog