Architectural_Design_with_SketchUp

Architectural Design with SketchUp
Figure 3.8: Using a SketchUp component-based model in Synchro, a 4D construction scheduling software
(Image used by permission of Synchro Ltd.)
Figure 3.9: Historic timeline renderings using components to separate buildings (original model from 3D Warehouse)
Modeling with Manufacture in Mind
When working with components as shown in the preceding section, it might be tempting to
ignore small modeling inaccuracies. This can be the case especially when there are oblique angles
or overlaps. To illustrate this, consider two overlapped pieces of wood, as shown in Figure 3.10.
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