In today’s video, I wanted to talk a bit about materials in the free online version of SketchUp – how to apply them, how to edit them, and how to work with them!ĭo you like these SketchUp tutorials and videos? GETTING STARTED with SketchUp Free – Lesson 4 – Working with Materials in the Online Version For more advanced and professional-grade functions, you would need to buy the license for SketchUp Pro. However, the functions available can be limiting, especially if you are looking to design a more elaborate model. More, the app is designed for beginners with its easy-to-navigate interface. It also has the essential tools needed for 3D modeling. For one, it brings you convenience in accessing your files and workspace as it only needs a web browser. If you are just starting with 3D modeling, then SketchUp Free is a design tool that can give you a great start. If you want to save your projects in the cloud, SketchUp Free gives you 10 GB of Trimble Connect cloud storage. However, files stored in this library are limited to a size of 50 MB. It is a library where you can download approximately 2.2 million user-generated and manufacturer-produced 3D models that you can use in your projects. You can also export SKP, PNG, and STL file types.Īdditionally, the web app lets you access the 3D warehouse-SketchUp’s exchange repository. With it, you can import your SKP, JPG, and PNG files. This app allows you to run SketchUp’s core 3D modelers right in your web browser. SketchUp Free is the simplest free 3D modeling software that lets you bring your SketchUp projects everywhere you go. More, it has intuitive tools so that users can easily navigate and sculpt accurately in 3D-view. The basic principles are simple to grasp, allowing you to create a simple printable model from scratch in just a few minutes. There are not many buttons that can boggle beginners as they try to understand the process of 3D modeling. SketchUp Free comes with a neat and tidy interface. First-time users will need to review and agree to the provided Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Privacy Policy supplement.

After that, you can tap the Start Modeling button to access the workspace.

Alternatively, you can also use your Google account. To access the program, you simply need to register to receive a Trimble account.

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