Clair Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 In the process of completing a déclaration préalable, I need to produce some plans of the proposed works.I was about to start drawing and found out about Google Sketch-up just in time!Take a look: Google sketchup videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderhorse Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Looks good. Pity they seem to have ignored the increasing numbers of Linux users... [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqui Too Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I have been trying to use this potentially useful program, but I have found that it uses feet and inches[:-))]Has anyone used it and if so is it possible to change it to metric? I have tried but as yet have been unable to find where!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Sorry, I just peeped at this website and thought yuk!!!!!!!!!!!!! They seem to play to a market who has has grudges for about paying for a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 And another thing (I am wagging my finger here) if you have a Kosher architect, there is always someone to fall back on should the plans be effed up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Wagging finger notwithstanding, as my déclaration préalable does not require the services of an architect, I found the program very handy to produce the plans required, without faffing with pens, rulers and squared paper [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosub Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 [quote user="Jacqui Too "]I have been trying to use this potentially useful program, but I have found that it uses feet and inches[:-))]Has anyone used it and if so is it possible to change it to metric? I have tried but as yet have been unable to find where!![/quote]On the menu go to Window then Preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Also in Windows/Preferences, you can select 2D or 3D as your starting page.I found it easier to start "drawing" in 2D, but that could be because I can't draw to save my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqui Too Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Thank you both Clair and Gosub, you just need to know where to look! what would I do without this forum[:)] Now I can spend even more time on the computer! [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColG Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Another very useful package can be found http://www.plan3d.com/pages/homeChlgr.aspx?rd=1Allows you to easily create drawings etc.Col Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 [quote user="ColG"]Another very useful package can be found http://www.plan3d.com/pages/homeChlgr.aspx?rd=1Allows you to easily create drawings etc.Col[/quote]... if you want to pay $2.95 a month... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I started playing about with Google Sketchup over the weekend and I think its brilliant!I'm starting by modelling my house then I can see the result if I add some 'What if' extensions.I probably won't ever get around to building anything but its great to play around with just to see what it would look like - Hmmmm now maybe a veranda ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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