SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble
(NASDAQ: TRMB) today introduced an update to 3D Warehouse, its
online platform for sharing and downloading free 3D models and
materials. A key component of the SketchUp 3D modeling software, 3D
Warehouse connects designers to free, high-quality 3D content.
Every year, millions of SketchUp designers rely on 3D Warehouse
to easily import prebuilt models directly into design projects.
Today's release provides social enhancements that encourage
communication and sharing with other SketchUp designers, including
architects, interior designers, engineers, construction firms as
well as building product manufacturers.
In addition to user-generated models, 3D Warehouse offers free
3D product models from hundreds of premier brands, including Bosch
Appliances, Herman Miller, Kohler,
Marvin Windows, Natuzzi and Teknion as well as surfaces and
materials from Caesarstone, Formica and Sherwin Williams.
"Architects and designers are looking for ways to make well
informed product decisions," said Mike
Tadros, 3D Warehouse product manager. "3D Warehouse is the
go-to site for designers looking for models of windows and doors,
furnishings and finishes and everything in between. These
enhancements empower 3D Warehouse users with tools for
communicating with content developers and with each other."
New Social Features for Communication and Engagement
3D Warehouse builds on the SketchUp ecosystem with a new
commenting system that allows designers to engage with and learn
from each other by providing feedback, tips and other useful
information. Users now have the ability to add new comments to
models, edit or delete their previous comments, reply to comments
left by others, and flag inappropriate comments.
A new "contact me" feature provides a way for users to contact
other users, allowing them to communicate privately about
opportunities to collaborate or to ask permission for special uses
of models. An email notification feature helps users stay up to
date with conversations.
3D Warehouse users also now have access to a more robust user
profile with features that are designed to help users establish a
more professional presence for promoting their brands, businesses
and interests. New features include the option to create a custom
3D Warehouse URL space (e.g., 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/by/NAME),
link to social accounts, add custom links and more.
About SketchUp
SketchUp is the world's most popular 3D modeling platform, used
by more than 30 million designers around the world to create,
update and communicate designs in 3D. SketchUp is a core product of
Trimble Buildings, a part of Trimble's Engineering and Construction
segment that delivers solutions to optimize the complete
Design-Build-Operate (DBO) lifecycle of buildings.
For more information, visit: www.sketchup.com.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in
businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions
are focused on applications requiring positioning or location,
including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset
management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing
positioning technologies such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble
solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the
user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to
the user in the field and to ensure communication between the field
and the office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in
Sunnyvale, Calif.
For more information, visit: www.trimble.com.
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