3D modeling for the rest of us became a little more intelligent today with Google's announcement of SketchUp 7 and SketchUp Pro 7, new versions of its popular modeling software. Amid a healthy ...

Two certified SketchUp instructors called Mike Tadros and Alex Oliver have created a number of excellent video tutorials (podcasts) at a web site called go-2-school.com. These videos (Quicktime ...

CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a technology columnist who has covered everything from HDTVs to computers to Flowbee Haircut Systems. Besides his work with CNET, Don's work has been featured in a ...

Trimble Navigation has acquired Google’s SketchUp 3D modeling tool for an undisclosed amount. Trimble Navigation has acquired Google’s SketchUp 3D modeling tool for an undisclosed amount.

Here’s a great little SketchUp video tutorial from the folks at concept3D, who we’ve shown you before with their excellent models at Northeastern University, Duke University and fun tools like the ...

Today Google released Google SketchUp 6 at the 2007 Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco, CA. Google SketchUp is a powerful, easy-to-use 3D software modeling tool that enables design ...

A 3D modeling program from Google that is known for its ease of use. Used for architectural purposes as well as films and games, designs are created in two dimensions, which, using a patented method, ...

In addition to working with 3D models, Google SketchUp supports regular 2D photos in the JPEG, PNG, PSD, BMP and TIF image formats. It provides two ways for using photos in your projects, including ...

As a kid, I was obsessed with Lego. Being able to take simple blocks and make them into complex structures which were just what I had in mind was a very powerful feeling. As a grown-up, I still ...

Ever wonder how designers make models in 3D? Check out this free program from Google that lets you create, view and edit 3D plans quickly and easily. Jessica Dolcourt VP, Content Operations and ...

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SketchUp®, one of the most popular 3D modeling tools, from Google. The transaction is expected to close ...