SketchUp for OS X released

[bbloke]

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:

SketchUp is a simple but powerful tool for quickly and easily creating, viewing and modifying your 3D ideas.

• Click on a shape and push or pull it to create your desired 3D geometry.
• Experiment with color and texture directly on your model.
• Real-time shadow casting lets you see exactly where the sun falls as you model.
• Select from thousands of pre-drawn components to save time drawing.

 

[adambyte]

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.

It's SO easy to use. How spiff.

 

[bbloke]

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.

Yup, I knew this. Still cool, though.

It's SO easy to use. How spiff.

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...