Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Conclusion
SketchUp Pro 7 enables illustrators to create clear, in-depth, step-by-step
procedures faster and easier than other common software packages,
including Adobe Illustrator and AutoCAD. Considering SketchUp is a frac-
tion of the cost; it is a very cost-effective tool to use. As for the future, there
is untapped potential to take the models and documents to the next level.
Models can become 2D drawings for standard construction drawings, slide-
shows, animations, and interactive web models, to name a few. Combine
SketchUp and the various potential outputs with the smart, innovative
people developing Ruby scripts and Google's program becomes a very
powerful tool.
Resources
Software
SketchUp Pro 7 (includes LayOut 2.0) - US$495, excluding taxes.
Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard - US$299, excluding taxes.
Photoshop CS4 - US$699, excluding taxes.
Umbraco - US$1,146, excluding taxes.
Canto Cumulus 7 - ≈US$12,000, excluding taxes.
SketchUp Plug-ins
Profile Builder, by Dale Martens. Available at http://www.smustard
.com/script/ProfileBuilder.
Page Layers, by Rick Wilson. Available at http://www.smustard.com/
script/PageLayers.
Add Hidden Layer, by Jim Foltz. Available at http://sketchuptips
.blogspot.com/2007/08/add-hidden-layer.html.
Fredo Scale-Radial Bending, by Fredo6. Available at http://forums
.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=17948.
House Builder, by S. Hurlbut. Available at http://www.crai.archi.fr/
RubyLibraryDepot/Ruby/em_arc_page.htm.
Hide All Unselected, by Todd Burch. Available at http://www.smustard
.com/script/HideAll.
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