Sketchup 8 Free edition by Google celebrates it’s 125th anniversary on 2 February . An easy to use 3D modeling program , allows placement of models within Google Earth . Used by millions of 3D model makers all around the world , designs everything from their kitchen, their houses to big cities . With Sketchup 8 Free you can create a 3D model of every building in the world for Google Earth . Can be used by designers to play with their designs in a way that is not possible with traditional design software . It also has user friendly buttons to make it easier to use .

Sketchup 8 Free

Sketchup 8 Free

• Model geo-location with Google Maps
  We’ve built Maps right into SketchUp. Adding a geo-location to your model is now an elegant, one-app process.
• Color imagery and more accurate terrain
  The snapshot you get when you add a geo-location to your model now includes 3D terrain data that’s more accurate, and — for the first time — aerial imagery in color.
• Match Photo improvements
  Our Match Photo feature lets you trace one or more photographs to build a model; it’s an incredibly powerful tool. For SketchUp 8, we’ve tweaked some things to make using Match Photo easier than ever.
• SketchUp, meet Building Maker
  When it comes to modeling existing buildings, it’s hard to beat Google Building Maker for speed and efficiency. We’ve made it simpler to open and refine Building Maker models in SketchUp.
• Scene Thumbnails
  Wouldn’t it be nice if the Scenes Panel included little image previews of the scenes in your model? Your wish is our command.
• Back Edges
  Turn these on to see your model’s obscured edges as dashed lines. A great alternative to Wireframe or X-Ray mode when you need to be able to see through your model.
• Select a face, then push/pull; it works just like the rest of SketchUp’s modification tools. Super handy when you don’t want to change your point of view.
• Calculate volumes
  Entity Info now displays the volume of any solid in your model. Volumes are also included in reports you generate with SketchUp Pro.
• Outer Shell
  Automatically generate a shape that completely encloses two or more solids in your model. It’s a little like shrink-wrapping your geometry.