SketchUp Tutorials .Net

Thi SketchUp Tutorials .Net site runs tutorials on using SketchUp.

Check them out: SketchUp Tutorials

February 2012 Newsletter

We put out a new Render Plus Newsletter.

If you did not get a copy, Check it out here: Newsletter

• Sketchy Shadows Tutorial
• HDRi Skies Tutorial
• Foam Core SketchUp Modelling

New Sketchy Shadows Tutorial

We created a new tutorial to get you started with the Sketchy Shadows feature of NprTools

Take a look: New Sketchy Shadows Tutorial

SketchUp Tips and Tricks on SketchUpArtists

SketchUpArtists has a nice section on Tips and Tricks for SketchUp.

Give it a look: Tips and Tricks

New Image Gallery

I am in love with the new Image gallery we put together.

Someone was complaining about how hard it was to browse the existing gallery and find images by category, so we implemented a new one based on the Photo Squares Word Press theme.

I think it works pretty well.

Take a look: New Gallery

Google SketchUp 8 Hands-On: Advanced Exercises

Take a look at Bonnie Roskes's book: Google SketchUp 8 Hands-On: Advanced Exercises

If you know the basics of SketchUp, this book will show you tools and techniques used by the best designers. Detailed, step-by-step exercises will guide you every step of the way, from working with digital images, advanced component creation, modeling in context with Google Earth, sectioning, styles, sketchy edges, presentation, animation, sandbox, additional resources, and more.

SketchUp Rendering Feature - Transparency

IRender nXt uses SketchUp transparency settings.
It includes refraction, reflection and illumination through the transparent surface.

You can edit the transparency settings with a slider-bar, change the Index of Refraction , or add other special effects such as Translucency and Caustics

Video: Transparency Video
See: Transparency