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3D GIS Using SketchUp, Google Earth and ArcGIS

Beyond Essentials: 3D GIS Using SketchUp, Google Earth and ArcGIS.  In this two-day introductory course, you will learn how to create 3D models in SketchUp and integrate those models into your ArcGIS 9.x system and Google Earth. Three-dimensional modeling provides an easy way to demonstrate how a design proposal will fit into an existing site and allows the client to better visualize the design. A brief overview of displaying and navigating 3D data in ArcScene also will be provided.

Topics covered

• 2D and 3D drawing in SketchUp

• 3D modeling basics

• Digital terrain modeling with SketchUp’s Sandbox

• Materials and rendering

• Working with components

• Importing/exporting attributed GIS data

• Navigating SketchUp models in ArcGIS (ArcScene)

• Exporting SketchUp/ArcGIS data to Google Earth

• Mashup overview (Google Earth)

A basic familiarity with ArcGIS 9.x is required for this course.

 

To register click HERE.