SketchUp

Google has now released the OS X version of SketchUp. SketchUp is a free, 3D modelling tool and a "Pro" version ($495) exists too. The front page declares:

Hi All, I've searched far and wide for landscaping software for Mac OS X and have only been able to come up with: SketchUp -- great but too expensive. More professionally oriented than what I'm looking for. 3D Home Landscape Design 5 by Riverdeep -- awful reviews on Amazon.com And that seems like all there is! Windows has a whole slew of highly-rated landscaping...

I don't know how accurate your plan needs to be, but I find Google Sketchup really usefull. It really is simple to build 3D room plans as sketches. As with all these things there is a learning curve but the software is very intuative. ...

You could use Google Sketchup to draw up the box (as your template). Paste your images on the sides of the box. You can then visualize your product in 3D. hth

Yup, I knew this. Still cool, though. :) I seem to be getting into it very quickly and it produces nice results with little effort. I think the interface looks very good so far. Now I just need to see if I can align things easily...

Just for the record... Sketchup has existed for Mac OS X for a while... it's just that Google bought it, and has now released a free version. ...

A awesome little program called Sketchup. I have played around with it, a lot of fun. You can download it and run it in demo mode. Watch a few tutorials (on their website) to get the hang of it and fall and love at the same time. http://www.sketchup.com

Hope you have DEEP pockets... :eek: You don't want to know... = $2500+ Very Pricey = $1000 to $2000 range Pricey = $700 to $1000 range Moderate = $250 to $700 range Low = $100 to $250 range

pinion those awful reviews were way too complementary. One of the worst packages it has been my misfortune to use. There are other packages but many of them make SketchUp look almost inexpensive. In answer to your question it is because the Mac is the quintessential platform for professional design. ...

Z is great for super high quality 3d renderings, while sketchup is great for getting 3D concepts out of your head quickly and on to 'paper'. ...