SketchUp 2015 And Its
Interoperability With BIM
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 multipage presentations, professional design documents and permit,
construction and other dimensioned drawings.
used CAD/3D tools and data has been improved significantly
with the latest version. In incorporating three new features to
People from many disciplines use SketchUp to help them
export and classify models, the program is making key steps
imagine their world in 3D, these include; Architecture and
into the world of integrating design.
Design, Construction, Engineering, Digital Entertainment, and
Education. SketchUP Pro’s interoperability with other commonly
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
pre-loaded 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 friendlier 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.
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