The Google 3D Warehouse is a website where millions of SketchUp users from around the world are able to find, share, store, and collaborate on 3D models. In many ways it's similar to YouTube, only the warehouse contains 3D SketchUp models, rather than videos. In the 3D Warehouse, companies and individuals have uploaded hundreds of millions of virtual replicas of real-world products, spaces, buildings and other objects. You can find objects in the Google 3D Warehouse by searching directly from the homepage. Or, you can often locate virtual products on the Warehouse via a standard Google search, especially if you include "3D" as part of your search phrase. To find the exact products you're looking for, you can save time by using specific search phrases, such as a product SKU code. For example, a search for "Sedona BD24" will return products which match those specific criteria. Anyone can download models from the Warehouse and integrate them into their own SketchUp projects, making the process of visualizing design ideas quick and efficient. Since 2006, when it first launched, the 3D Warehouse has generated over 1 billion page views. It's pouplarity makes it a great place for companies to promote their products and for designers to showcase their portfolios. And the best part -- whether you're downloading models from the warehouse, or uploading models to it, it's all totally free.

Be the first to comment