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Google SketchUp 7.1
Released 9/22/2009
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Good to know
Please note that installing Google SketchUp 7.1 will overwrite version 7.0.
SketchUp 7.1 models are fully compatible with SketchUp 7.0 and LayOut 2.0. If you save a model in 7.1, it will automatically be able to be read by SketchUp 7.0 and LayOut 2.0.
LayOut 2.1:
Released 9/22/2009
Known Issues:
If you've made changes to the default scrapbooks or templates that shipped with LayOut 2.0 (without renaming the files), those changes will be overwritten when you upgrade to LayOut 2.1. To save your changes, follow the Windows steps in this Help Center article before you upgrade.
When upgrading from LayOut 2.0 to LayOut 2.1, any customized toolbars and customized toolbar icons will be replaced with LayOut's default configuration | Windows only.
The Measurements box won't respond to any value you enter when used with the Dimension tool.
If you create a file in with bulleted or numbered lists and save that file in LayOut Version 1 format, LayOut Version 1 will crash when attempting to open the file | Windows only.
What's new in this releasePrint
Google listens to your requests and attempts to implement many into SketchUp enhancements and new features. Google SketchUp and Google SketchUp Pro 7.1 contain the following enhancements and new features:
Performance
SketchUp 7.1 has improved rendering performance for large models. Operations such as orbiting, zooming, and animations are quicker and smoother in SketchUp 7.1 with the correct setup.
Upload Component
An Upload Component button allows you to select components within a model and upload them individually to the Google 3D Warehouse. This feature is terrific for Dynamic Components and for 3D buildings that are part of a larger model.
Upload Component Button
Uploading a Component
Collada Import/Export
Collada is a 3D file format based on open standards allowing you to move models between many 3D software programs. SketchUp 7.1 now supports Collada (KMZ) import and export.
3D Model Collada (DAE) Import and Export
3D Model Collada (DAE) Import
Importing Collada (DAE) Files
3D Model Collada (DAE) Export
Exporting Collada (DAE) Files
The Collada (DAE) Export Options dialog box
Reset Workspace
A new Reset Workspace button allows you to reset SketchUp to its default configuration (all dialog boxes are closed). This feature is in the Workspace panel of SketchUp preferences and is useful when your dialog boxes disappear when you change your monitor resolution.
The Nearby Models menu item in the Components Browser allows you to search for all models nearest to the current Google Earth snapshot.
Finding Components Near the Current Google Earth View
Disable Update Service
The Automatically check for updates checkbox allow you to disable the update service, a requirement of some IT departments. This feature is in the General panel of SketchUp preferences.
What's new in this releasePrint
Google listens to your requests and attempts to implement many into SketchUp enhancements and new features. Google SketchUp and Google SketchUp Pro 7.1 contain the following enhancements and new features:
Performance
SketchUp 7.1 has improved rendering performance for large models. Operations such as orbiting, zooming, and animations are quicker and smoother in SketchUp 7.1 with the correct setup.
Upload Component
An Upload Component button allows you to select components within a model and upload them individually to the Google 3D Warehouse. This feature is terrific for Dynamic Components and for 3D buildings that are part of a larger model.
Upload Component Button
Uploading a Component
Collada Import/Export
Collada is a 3D file format based on open standards allowing you to move models between many 3D software programs. SketchUp 7.1 now supports Collada (KMZ) import and export.
3D Model Collada (DAE) Import and Export
3D Model Collada (DAE) Import
Importing Collada (DAE) Files
3D Model Collada (DAE) Export
Exporting Collada (DAE) Files
The Collada (DAE) Export Options dialog box
Reset Workspace
A new Reset Workspace button allows you to reset SketchUp to its default configuration (all dialog boxes are closed). This feature is in the Workspace panel of SketchUp preferences and is useful when your dialog boxes disappear when you change your monitor resolution.
The Nearby Models menu item in the Components Browser allows you to search for all models nearest to the current Google Earth snapshot.
Finding Components Near the Current Google Earth View
Disable Update Service
The Automatically check for updates checkbox allow you to disable the update service, a requirement of some IT departments. This feature is in the General panel of SketchUp preferences.