A8IanYork

A8IanYork

To Do

To Do

• please work as individuals for this assignment
• explore SketchUp = 3D for everyone; a starting point is provided by:
  • http://sketchup.google.com/
• explore 3D Warehouse = an online repository of 3D models; a starting point is provided by:
  • http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/
  • http://www.google.com/intl/en/sketchup/3dwh/

Sketchup

Post one question about Sketchup including a rationale why you find your questions interesting and important!

3D Warehouse

Post one question about the 3D Warehouse including a rationale why you find your questions interesting and important!

Group response

1. Members of the Group

Me

2. SketchUp

Given the presence of Ruby as a scripting language, what are some examples of end-user extensions that you have found to be most useful and interesting? Are these extensions cataloged somewhere like a Sketup modules marketplace? The inclusion of scripting languages allows for a potential vibrant community building post-design modifications and extensions that often adds significant value to the core software,

3. 3D Warehouse

Are there online venues other than Google Earth, where SketchUp models from 3D Warehouse are utilized (or is this a goal?) I'm wondering how Sketchup (with a proprietary file format?) fits into Google's general advocacy of open APIs and interoperability.