3D Printing with SketchUp - Second Edition
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3D Printing with SketchUp - Second Edition
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Overview of this book
Working with the amazing 3D printing technology and getting access to the printing hardware is now easier than ever before. While there are many other resources that cover the general process of 3D printing, this book is the ultimate guide to creating models for 3D printing using SketchUp.
You’ll start with a basic understanding of how SketchUp is used in the 3D printing workflow and jump into the steps to create a print-ready model using only SketchUp. This 3D printing book will guide you in using SketchUp to modify existing 3D files and cover additional tools that make SketchUp an even more powerful modeling tool. As you advance, you’ll learn how to transform 2D images into 3D printable solids, how to create multi-part prints that can be assembled without the use of fasteners or glue, and how to make sure your model, whether designed from scratch or assembled from preexisting geometry, is ready to be made real via your 3D printer.
By the end of this book, you’ll have the confidence to bring your design ideas to life by generating your own 3D print-ready models with SketchUp.
Table of Contents (13 chapters)
Preface
Part 1: Getting Prepared to Print
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Chapter 1: Getting Started with 3D Printing and SketchUp
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your SketchUp Environment for 3D Printing
Chapter 3: Importing and Exporting .stl Files
Chapter 4: Print-Ready Modeling and Scaling for Export
Part 2: Modeling for 3D Printing
Chapter 5: Modeling from Scratch Using Native Editing Tools
Chapter 6: Modeling Using Solid Tools
Chapter 7: Importing and Modifying Existing 3D Models
Chapter 8: Assembling the Pieces Post-Printing
Index
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