I was pointed to google sketchUp on this forum and have used it to create a mockup of my bathroom to be. Have others had some succes with it and would you like to share with the rest of us?
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Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Sep 04, 2009 9:39 pm Re: Google SketchUp 2Sep 04, 2009 10:07 pm Ive had no success I tried, but it must be one of those things Im hopeless at, like playing games which involve using two sets of controly things Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Google SketchUp 3Sep 04, 2009 10:30 pm I too tried, and gave up in frustration. Terrible tutorials! I am usually quite savvy at working these things out, so I was very cross at myself and Google when I finally packed it in. I would have loved it to work out, because our house has a curved roof that (to my knowledge) no home design software can accommodate (please correct me if I'm wrong!!). Re: Google SketchUp 4Sep 05, 2009 12:19 am I lurve it! I have a few solar passive houses in 3d warehouse. And all my aquaponics stuff too onc_artisan Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Google SketchUp 7Sep 05, 2009 10:31 am You will need to download google sketchup7 so that you can 'see' models, then the second link for models. (creative1 is me) http://sketchup.google.com/ download google sketchup7 (Not Pro) http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/ ... rch&styp=m It is a bit of messing around but an awesome tool Onc_artisan Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Google SketchUp 8Sep 05, 2009 1:41 pm mvh ftw for the entire house.... that is of course when it lets me do what i want to do with it Kodiak Data Cabling onFaceBook Consult*, Design and Installation Data, TV, Home Theatre/ AV Cabling, Multi Room Audio, IP CCTV and Door Intercoms Ask for a Quote. *DIY DATA Cabling Is Ilegal Re: Google SketchUp 9Sep 05, 2009 1:48 pm mvh ftw??? I thought I knew what ftw is It is a bit funky and takes a bit of getting use to it. I like that I can do the plumbing, elect, colour select, shading etc. Onc_artisan Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Google SketchUp 10Sep 05, 2009 2:31 pm I've made our house to scale on Sims 3 and just go in and redecorate it there Too much fun!! Caz & Co ALL MOVED IN!! Now comes all the hard work-decorating.... [b]Blog: http://cazoraz.blogspot.com/ Settling in Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36993 Re: Google SketchUp 11Sep 05, 2009 2:36 pm Bam Ive had no success I tried, but it must be one of those things Im hopeless at, like playing games which involve using two sets of controly things Oh I hear you!!!!! Re: Google SketchUp 12Sep 05, 2009 2:38 pm cazoraz I've made our house to scale on Sims 3 and just go in and redecorate it there Too much fun!! and many hour too I bet Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Google SketchUp 13Sep 05, 2009 2:39 pm onc_artisan mvh ftw??? I thought I knew what ftw is It is a bit funky and takes a bit of getting use to it. I like that I can do the plumbing, elect, colour select, shading etc. Onc_artisan MVH = My Vitual Home way better then Sims 3.... Kodiak Data Cabling onFaceBook Consult*, Design and Installation Data, TV, Home Theatre/ AV Cabling, Multi Room Audio, IP CCTV and Door Intercoms Ask for a Quote. *DIY DATA Cabling Is Ilegal Re: Google SketchUp 14Sep 05, 2009 3:24 pm onc_artisan cazoraz I've made our house to scale on Sims 3 and just go in and redecorate it there Too much fun!! and many hour too I bet Yeah I can do us moving in over and over again! And I downloaded MVH from the site and it gave my computer a virus! Had to do restore, not happy jan! I'll stick to Sims 3 Caz & Co ALL MOVED IN!! Now comes all the hard work-decorating.... [b]Blog: http://cazoraz.blogspot.com/ Settling in Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36993 Re: Google SketchUp 15Sep 05, 2009 3:40 pm Wooaw Thats not good... I was just thinking about doing the download, now I won't. Thanks for the heads up Hope your troubles are over Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Google SketchUp 16Sep 05, 2009 9:26 pm Took me a little bit to get used to it (and I'm still not able to do everything I want in it). I've done my pantry plans, laundry and a sort of store cupboard/mail/boot/jacket area. hmmm ... wont let me upload a pic .... a link: http://lucyshouseblog.blogspot.com/2009 ... tempt.html I had great fun with downloding the models with pre done cupboards (that open and close!!). Re: Google SketchUp 17Sep 06, 2009 1:21 am Great program sketchup. For those who have'nt used a 3D Program - yes, your missing out by just looking at these 2D pictures. Looking around a 3D model of your house is much nicer heres my house pic - Generation 2200. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Google SketchUp 18Sep 06, 2009 8:38 am ibfragalot99 Great program sketchup. For those who have'nt used a 3D Program - yes, your missing out by just looking at these 2D pictures. Looking around a 3D model of your house is much nicer heres my house pic - Generation 2200. Nice Job, well done Jack Re: Google SketchUp 19Sep 06, 2009 12:45 pm It's a very flexible program to use - but if you're not savvy with design programs then I wouldn't recommend starting out with sketchup, as it has a pretty steep learning curve. Many free learning resources available on youtube etc, and the free warehouse of downloadable models is great! Here's some of our house - we found it very useful to visualise windows, openings, perspectives, and also a little helpful when trying out various external colour combinations (bricks, cladding, render etc) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ If you just want 2D floorplans, I recommend using Visio instead if you have it. I'm using it at the moment to fine tune electrical layouts, here are some early pics Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Knockdown and rebuild - building Metr1con Nolan 41 (43) @ http://tim-and-tina.blogspot.com! http://www.verdantdental.com.au Re: Google SketchUp 20Sep 08, 2009 1:37 pm i am a qualified drafter i sue both 2d and 3d structure programs so dont be afraid to drop me a line if anyone is stuck with producing plans |