Maybe are you interested in the more ergonomic architectural creator model (and more) 
Here is the link Sketchup free :eek: :eek: :eek:
have happy Sketching and Model your world 
I remember when google bought them not too long ago. Too bad there’s no .obj export. I wonder if there’s a google earth->obj converter though.
If I remember correctly, there is a OpenGL interceptor which captures all the models in a frame in .obj format. It works with Google Earth.
there is a OpenGL interceptor working with Google Earth
…it’s Ogle
With the free version of “Sketchup google” you can save (and load) in the Sketchup format, it’s not so bad ! :rolleyes:
Closed system but you can make some crazzy things with it! (see follow : all is “pure Sketchup” (even classic cars! )
By Richard © (building, vegetation, chairs)
By Ryo © (race car)
By me 
(coffee pot)
Attachments
The full version can save it in .obj…
Works great 
Lemo
The full version can save it in .obj
Surely
Pro users have access to the following 3D export formats: DWG, DXF, 3DS, OBJ, XSI, VRML and FBX.
- Pro users are able to export animations and walkthroughs as MOV (Mac) or AVI (Windows) files.
- Load the prog
- Internet Connection Off
- Launch it
That works like a charm as a “closed system” 
Perfect for an hobbyst !
(as you can load and save in SKP format even all files still existant)
You have an extremly friendly prog for not an expansive price
Load this incredible file of The Villa Savoye by LeCorbusier
that cover all aspects of the prog!
and have fun
http://rapidshare.de/files/19115095/VillaSavoye_7.zip.html (11232 kb)
(press “Free” on the bottom down corner page right and wait some second and follow instructions
Since you have a fantastic thread already for things like this.
Thanks so much for the link to Art Rage!
Besides Sketchup and Teddy isn’t there some other program that is supposed to allow you to make 3D by basically drawing?
hi everyone,
thanks…these links are of great use. just wanted to know anyone works on 3ds max or maya???
Sketchup is a fantastic easy to use program. I use it on my project for making a computer tower case.
http://www.water-cooling.com/articles/acrylic/
You can see through the stages of the prints how great this program is.
You are a crazy handyman!
lol yea crazy is the word as it took me far too long to complete it but was fun.