Google SketchUp

Google has just released Google SketchUp, a 3-D modeling program that they are offering in 2 versions: a professional version licensed for commercial use, and a free one! With the SketchUp Free Edition you can make 3D models of houses, sheds, decks, home additions, woodworking projects, etc, etc. The models can then be placed in Google Earth, printed, or placed in the 3D Warehouse. Anything in the 3D Warehouse can be added to Google Earth or it can be used a base model that you can edit…and the the 3D Warehouse has some pretty cool models already!