Smart Technologies 3D Tools Laptop User Manual


 
Using Google SketchUp and 3D
Warehouse with
SMARTNotebook 3DTools
Using SketchUp with SMARTNotebook 3DTools 15
Using Google 3D Warehouse with SMARTNotebook 3DTools 16
Google offers two 3D tools that you can use with SMARTNotebook 3DTools:
l SketchUp sketching software
l 3D Warehouse
Using SketchUp with SMARTNotebook 3DTools
You can use SketchUp sketching software to create 3D models. You can save these 3D models in
COLLADA (.dae) format and then insert them in SMARTNotebook software.
g To save a 3D model in .dae format
1. Open the 3D model in SketchUp.
2. Select File > Export > 3D Model.
The Export Model dialog box appears.
3. Browse to where you want to save the file.
4. Type a name for the file in the File name box.
5. Select COLLADA File (*.dae) in the Export type drop-down list.
6. Press Export.
g To insert the 3D model in SMARTNotebook software
See Inserting 3D models on page 5.
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