With the recent launch of SketchUp 2015, the latest edition of the 3D
modelling platform from Trimble Buildings Group. Designed for architects,
engineers, design and construction professions and with more than 30 million
unique activations in the past year, SketchUp is the most widely used 3D
modelling software in the world today. The latest launch features a new 3D
Warehouse and some interesting integrations with BIM (Building Information
Modelling). Elmtec is the UK distribution partner in the UK and our dedicated
team can offer you advice, support, and provide you with the latest updates.
SketchUp Pro is a powerful tool for exploring and presenting your ideas in 3D.
SketchUp is intuitive, allowing anyone to model in 3D quickly and accurately.
Using 3D models, professionals can make informed decisions, communicate
project details and share ideas with colleagues and customers.
LayOut – part of the SketchUp Pro suite, lets you combine SketchUp models
with text and 2D graphics to produce multi-page presentations, professional
design documents and permit, construction and other dimensioned
drawings.
People from many disciplines use SketchUp to help them imagine their world
in 3D, these include; Architecture and Design, Construction, Engineering,
Digital Entertainment, and Education. SketchUP Pro’s interoperability with
other commonly used CAD/3D tools and data has been improved significantly
with the latest version. In incorporating three new features to export and
classify models, the program is making key steps into the world of integrating
design.
IFC Export – since the information embedded in information models
is often used by other software programs SketchUp Pro 2015
now includes another important industry standard to its roster of
supported exports – the IFC 2X3 file type.
Classifer – this feature allows users to classify objects with the preloaded IFC classification, use alternate classification types or create a
customised system for specific needs.
Component Options – provides editable options relevant to an
object’s classified type, allowing pertinent data about each object to
be managed throughout the information modelling process.
“BIM workflows are often complex and rigid processes, and we believe
they don’t need to be,” said John Bacus, director of SketchUp product
management at Trimble. “With the new release, we are enabling
users to participate more effectively at any point in the information
modelling process. We’ve added simple tools for adding structured
others on their project teams, regardless of the tools being used.”
SketchUp Pro licensing is now frie ndlier than ever before. Every
SketchUp 2015 download starts with a 30 day trial of Pro features.
Even better, 2015 Pro licenses can be used on a Mac or PC.
For more information please contact Elmtec on 01844 263750,
email [email protected] or visit www.elmtec.co.uk/sketchup.