SketchUp works with the following file extensions: SketchUp 4 and later versions support software extensions known as Ruby Extenstions or "Rubies" which are written in Ruby programming language and augment the capabilities of SketchUp by enabling specialized functionality. The building designs themselves can be saved in SKP SketchUp file format. GPS location information is always stored in the KMZ file.
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SketchUp can also save "screenshots" of the model as BMP, PNG, JPG, TIF, with the Pro version also supporting PDF, EPS, EPX, DWG, and DXF. The Pro version extends exporting support to include the 3DS, DAE, DWG, DFX, FBX, OBJ, XSI, and WRL file formats. The free version of SketchUp can export 3D data to SKP SketchUp file, DAE and Google Earth's KMZ file format.
A feature of SketchUp is the 3D Warehouse that lets SketchUp users search for models made by others and contribute models. It is designed to be easier to use than other 3D CAD programs. It also includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth.
Its designed for architects, civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, and other related professions. SketchUp is more than a powerful 3d tool for creating presentations. Though it had been developed for the conceptual stages of design. SketchUp is a simple, yet amazingly powerful tool for creating, viewing, and modifying 3D ideas quickly and easily.