Architectural_Design_with_SketchUp

Architectural Design with SketchUp
be neatly arranged on the ground plane (for printing or exporting). If you have the Pro version
of SketchUp, a DXF export option is included. In the free version, use orthogonal view
printing (or a free DXF exporter plugin) to create scaled output.
Solid Inspector
By thomthom—Free [5, 6]
This is a useful plugin that checks groups and components to determine whether or not
they are “solids.” If errors (e.g., holes) are found, the plugin circles them. This helps prepare
geometry for 3D printing.
TF Rubies
By C. Bremer—Free [www.timberframecottage.com/su]
Geared for timber framers, this plugin allows a frame designer to either use components
(such as beams, posts, joists, and braces) from a library or make their own. Bents and entire
building frames can be assembled quickly using these components (including all connections
and cuts), and frame members can be individually exported for multiview cut sheets, as you
can see in this image.
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