Probably way too basic for you guys, but just in case: There's an
interesting link from SketchUp Help menu to something called "Ruby Help"
SketchUp contains a Ruby application programming interface (API) for users
who are familiar with (or want to learn) Ruby scripting and want to extend
the functionality of SketchUp. This interface allows users to create macros,
such as automated component generators and additional tools, to be included
in the menus within SketchUp. In addition to the API, SketchUp also includes
a Ruby console, which is an environment where you can experiment with Ruby
commands and methods.
Colm Toolan, Business Architect
Germany
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From: Friam-bounces at redfish.com [mailto:Friam-bounces at redfish.com] On Behalf
Of Tom Johnson
Sent: 02 May 2006 19:37
To: Friam at redfish. com; Ver1point0 at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [FRIAM] FYI: Google adds SketchUp to its toolbox
All:
"The modeling tool SketchUp has long been a favorite of designers,
architects, and hobbyists who have used the powerful program to render 3D
images of their ideas. In March, search-engine giant and emerging software
powerhouse Google acquired SketchUp developer @Last Software. Last week,
Google SketchUp
<http://ct.download.com/clicks?t=2198460-b06f9bcf9fcfc13bd4b046b1f3cc7f67-bf
&s=5&fs=0> was quietly released to the public. The program has been made
completely free for personal use, and it includes tools for integrating your
creations with Google Earth
<http://ct.download.com/clicks?t=2198461-b06f9bcf9fcfc13bd4b046b1f3cc7f67-bf
&s=5&fs=0> or uploading them to Google's 3D Warehouse
<http://ct.download.com/clicks?t=2198462-b06f9bcf9fcfc13bd4b046b1f3cc7f67-bf
&s=5&fs=0> gallery.
Google is establishing a pattern of acquiring software companies and
releasing free versions of their programs. As with Keyhole (now Google Earth
<http://ct.download.com/clicks?t=2198463-b06f9bcf9fcfc13bd4b046b1f3cc7f67-bf
&s=5&fs=0> ) and Picasa
<http://ct.download.com/clicks?t=2198464-b06f9bcf9fcfc13bd4b046b1f3cc7f67-bf
&s=5&fs=0> , Google hopes to make SketchUp popular with its massive Web
audience. We get very cool free software, and Google gains new users, loyal
customers, and a potential avalanche of third-party content added to Google
Earth.
It might appear at first that the free version of SketchUp has been watered
down, but you'll find most of its same functionality in an easier-to-use
interface. The creative possibilities are endless, and included video
tutorials will get you up and modeling in no time. Not only can Google
SketchUp create detailed structural models, it can also be used as a more
general conceptual visualization tool for everything from games and art
projects to work flows and engineering.
Take Google SketchUp for a spin, and let us know what you think. Then see
what others have to say
<http://ct.download.com/clicks?t=2198465-b06f9bcf9fcfc13bd4b046b1f3cc7f67-bf
&s=5&fs=0> about Google's latest software or add a review of your own
<http://ct.download.com/clicks?t=2198466-b06f9bcf9fcfc13bd4b046b1f3cc7f67-bf
&s=5&fs=0> .
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Peter Butler
Senior Editor, CNET Download.com <http://download.com/>
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