A few years ago, 3D printing sounded like science fiction. Today, there are thousands of beginner-friendly designs perfect for learning the basics.

The best 3D modeling software and apps are loaded with all the tools required to bring creations to life, whether it's creating architectural mock-ups, 3D printing models, animated figures for films ...

3D printing is awesome, and the STL format has emerged as a standard way to share printable 3D models. To support this community, SketchUp has gathered a couple of Ruby plugins and packaged them into ...

During my almost twenty years at CNET, I handled benchmark testing/methodologies for both Mac and PC systems and, sometime after, integrated testing for micro-mobility (e-bikes, electric scooters and ...

CAD programs let you design everything from tiny pieces of electronic equipment to large buildings, dams, 3D designs, and more. Naturally, CAD programs are expensive as most professionals use them to ...

This is more than just a project—it's a life-saving mission. Using the power of 3D design and printing, I'm creating a custom part to help my father. Starting with a detailed design in SketchUp, I’m ...

Knowing how to resize, components in Sketchup is an important skill to have if you want to use this drafting software efficiently. To resize a rectangle, a component, or a model, is essentially the ...

3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more. Since 2004, I ...

Whether you're an architect or interior designer, having the right tools can make all the difference in streamlining your workflow. SketchUp has powerful tools that help millions of professionals ...

To change the print page setup in Microsoft Edge, go through the following instructions: Open Microsoft Edge. Open the web page you want to print. Select the required printer in the drop-down or leave ...

More realistic visuals and expedited as-built modeling workflows (directly on iPad with Scan-to-Design [Labs]) are part of the latest release of SketchUp architectural design software. The 2024 ...