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AR-Media Plugin: view your 3D models in augmented reality

AR-media is an extension for Google SketchUp (Windows and Mac) and Autodesk 3ds Max (Windows) created by Inglobe Technologies. Version 2.0 of the extension, which has just been released, allows you to view your work in augmented reality. Augmented reality … Continue reading

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SpaceNavigator: for explorers of 3D worlds

The latest update of Google SketchUp 8 has fixed a shadow bug – a highly anticipated improvement (see full release) The new version has also fixed another issue: when Sketchup 8 launched in September 2010, SpaceNavigator no longer worked with … Continue reading

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What’s Geo-modeling?

The process of making 3D models of real-life buildings that will appear in Google Earth is called geo-modeling. Google offers two of geo-modeling options: – Geo-modeling with Building Maker Google Building Maker is an online application specifically for geo-modeling. If … Continue reading

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iClone: Give life to your architecture

The team at Reallusion (creators of iClone) recently launched a competition called “Bring your Architecture to Life”. The goal is to use SketchUp and iClone to create the most attractive architectural rendering. Prizes include an iPad, a Sony Cyber-shot digital … Continue reading

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A Sketchup tutorial to create 3D models compatibles with 3D printing

Many Internet users work with the 3D software Google Sketchup. This tutorial will show you the main errors to avoid, in order that your 3D models can be compatible with a 3D printing : To upload your models, go to … Continue reading

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