@Last Software Announces SketchUp's Sectioning Tool; Cutting-Edge Technology Allows 3D Models to be Sliced for Drawing, Viewing, Presentation and Export to CAD Programs.Business Editors & Technology Writers NOTE: Multimedia assets available BOULDER Boulder, city, United States Boulder, city (1990 pop. 83,312), seat of Boulder co., N central Colo.; inc. 1871. A Rocky Mountain resort and a suburb of Denver, it is the seat of the Univ. of Colorado (1876). , Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2002 Fulfilling a commitment to their clients, @Last Software today announced the release of SketchUp 2.1 featuring a section-cutting tool. This sixth release of the award-winning 3D design software, allows users to cut a section through their model in real-time to generate and export 2D plans, sections and elevations of their 3D model to their favorite CAD program. "Sectioning has been described as the single most important feature we could have added to SketchUp," explains @Last's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Brad Schell. "First, it allows the user to slice the model and work inside for drawing, viewing and presentation purposes. This is a tremendous advantage for design professionals who are adding on to an existing structure. Secondly, the user can take a cross section of a model and export the section information directly to a CAD program or to templates for cutaway illustrations." "User response has been fantastic, as a large portion of design professionals love sketching sketch n. 1. A hasty or undetailed drawing or painting often made as a preliminary study. 2. A brief general account or presentation; an outline. 3. a. by hand but find using CAD programs cumbersome cum·ber·some adj. 1. Difficult to handle because of weight or bulk. See Synonyms at heavy. 2. Troublesome or onerous. cum or frustrating frus·trate tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates 1. a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart: . They appreciate SketchUp's simple approach and now they can model in SketchUp and easily generate scaled, measurable and CAD-ready plan and section drawings. They can quickly create a model and slice it too!" SketchUp 2.1 features: -- Fast DWG/ DXF import and export -- Unique interface with a short learning curve -- TourGuide(TM) Technology -- Create 3D animations -- Self-casting, mathematically accurate, location-sensitive shadows -- Profile and Extension lines for rendering a "sketched" look -- Compatibility with direct-input tools -- pens and tablets -- Color and material application -- Drag and drop scanned backgrounds -- Scaling and grouping tools -- Built-in PDF Integration (Mac) Availability and Pricing SketchUp 2.1 is available for Windows and Mac OS X -- $495. Windows version is available in Swedish, Japanese, German and French. View a Sectioning Tool video: http://www.sketchup.com/training/sectioning.php. To download a trial version or to purchase: www.sketchup.com. About Sketchup SketchUp is a simple, yet powerful tool for creating, viewing, modifying, and communicating 3D design quickly and easily. SketchUp was awarded a "Best of Show" at both Macworld NY2002 and A/E/C A/E/C Architect/Engineer/Contractor Systems 2002. About @Last Software Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado The City of Boulder (, Mountain Time Zone) is a home rule municipality located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. Boulder is the 11th most populous city in the State of Colorado, as well as the most populous city and the county , @Last Software's mission is to bring 3D modeling to the masses. NOTE TO MEDIA: A video demonstrating SketchUp's sectioning tool, relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc this story, will be available for journalists to download beginning today at www.newstream.com and at www.businesswire.com |
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