{"product_id":"google-sketchup-the-missing-manual-9780596521462","title":"Google SketchUp: The Missing Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want to learn to create 3-D models using Google SketchUp  this Missing Manual is the ideal place to start. Filled with step-by-step tutorials  this entertaining  reader-friendly guide will have you creating detailed 3-D objects  including building plans  furniture  landscaping plans -- even characters for computer games -- in no time.  Google SketchUp: The Missing Manual offers a hands-on tour of the program  with crystal-clear instructions for using every feature and lots of real-world examples to help you pick up the practical skills you need. Learn to use the basic tools  build and animate models  and place your objects in Google Earth. With this book  you will: Learn your way around the SketchUp workspace  and explore the differences between working in 2-D and 3-D Build simple 3-D shapes  save them as reusable components  and use SketchUps Outliner to show or hide them as you work Tackle a complicated model building with lots of detail  and discover timesaving tools for using many components Animate the model by creating an interior walkthrough of your building Dress up your model with realistic material shading and shadows  and place it in Google Earth  Its easy to get started. Just download the program from Google.com  and follow the instructions in this book. Youll become a SketchUp master in a jiffy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45789870424117,"sku":"ByrdShop_0596521464","price":23.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780596521462.jpg?v=1784701708","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/google-sketchup-the-missing-manual-9780596521462","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}