Real World Google SketchUp 7

A set of power tools for producing great-looking 3D models quickly in Google SketchUp 7 Learn to use SketchUp 7s powerful new features, including Dynamic Components. Learn time-saving techniques like advanced Ruby scripting. Explore professional workflows for importing and exporting to and from SketchUp. This book is not an encyclopedia of SketchUp techniques, nor is it aimed at absolute beginners (there are already plenty of good, free tutorials for getting started with SketchUp). Its aimed at serious amateurs and professional SketchUp users who have the basics down and who want to take their skills to the next level. With a task-based approach, Real World Google SketchUp 7 will focus on advanced professional workflow practices. It will cut to the chase and cover the stuff that saves time and eliminates frustration, giving readers the tools to make their time spent in SketchUp more effective and more profitable. The book will be graphically rich, with full color throughout and plenty of screen shots to illustrate techniques. Some techniques will require the $495 SketchUp Pro, but most will use features available in the free version of SketchUp.