Measuring Tools in SketchUp

The following tools are known as the measuring tools from the large tool box in SketchUp. These tools are used to mention, measure and to create angles of an object. Some examples are given below with explanations:-

DIMENSION:

This tool helps to create a dimension line between the two points which helps keeping a track of dimensions while making the whole model. It shows the measurement above or on the dimension line in the unit selected.

TAPE MEASURE:

As the name given, the tape measure tool is used to measure the distances. It can be used to scale the whole model made in SketchUp. You just have to select the tape measure tool, then click on the starting point from where to measure and as you drag towards the end point to measure, it will constantly show the distance in the ‘Length box’ shown below at the screen. It also creates guide lines by clicking shift while taking measures with step one.

PROTRACTOR:

Protractor tool is used to create a guide in the ratio of five to twelve that can be used to get the angle we desire. This tool is a three click process as on the first click is on the end point of the object, the second click is the reference angle and the third click is for the snap lines shown after every 15 degree increasement on the rotator shown on the screen. You can also type the value in ratio and it will draw the guide at that given angle.

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ROLE OF PHOTOSHOP IN ARCHITECTURE DESIGNING

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In this blog, we will talk about Adobe Photoshop which is a raster software that is used for image editing and repairing. So, let's get into it.

LIFE OF ARCHITECT BEFORE PHOTOSHOP

Architects used to draw the drawings and designs bare Hand then slowly basic 2D software originated, still for renderings and creative presentation project work Architects worked manually .After the Adobe introduced Photoshop software it worked as a gem for Architects although this software is widely used in almost every sector in Architecture and Interior Designing its uses is vast.

USES OF PHOTOSHOP IN ARCHITECTURE

It is a powerful tool which helps Architects in the following ways :

• Render floor plans
• Day and night scenes
• Self-made texture effects for walls, floors, etc.
• Using Photoshop, an architect can create different selections of the images to place them in the floor plan rendering later.
• Apart from this, this tool is very useful in changing the environment and visual of any image.
• This software can let its users make their own patterns or textures in their projects.
• In some older sites or interiors that needs to rendered, one can use the retouching tools such as clone stamp and healing brush tools in this software
• One can also create different sort of wallpapers by adding colors, cut-out images, and text using Photoshop.
• Great and appealing text effects can also be created for beautiful presentation work.
• This is a time saver software that allows going for fine tune the renders which eventually helps in time saving.
• Using this software architects can present their final projects in stunning professional ways.

ADVANTAGES OF PHOTOSHOP IN ARCHITECTURE

• Photoshop has a Non destructive flow i.e. it is a software that allows you to go back and forth between steps without losing work.
• It makes it easy for Architecture designers to fullfill their clients requirement by showing them visually the creative rendered process their dream project and that to in no time. 
• Using this software architects can fastly create the ideas, concepts for their designs and can change the images or objects in whatever way their clients want. 
• The design renderings projects can help a real estate developer convince others to buy the property. 
• Photoshop helps in creating a perfect detailed sheet composition for portfolio making.
• In the busy workflow sometimes designers don’t get enough time or enough material to directly show them to their clients so they can easily create patterns or texture for such material and show it to the client.
• After 3d rendering some required retouching, colour balancing can also be done in Photoshop. 
• Architecture or Interior Designers can create the whole interior and furniture placement of the raw room and can recreate the changes numerous times.
• If some Architects wants to start his/her own firm he/she can create their own logos, posters, visiting cards, banners etc. 
• Architects can also create a basic conceptual sketch on Photoshop and later can create it into a masterpiece. 
• Even for Model Making Architects can create their layout or composition ideas on Photoshop. 
• Architects can save their Money onto extra printings they can directly show or send the PSD/JPEG/PDF file and still can do the corrections on it. 
• Architects can also opt for other freelancing options related to Photoshop software.

What we discussed so far?

Thus, we can say that Adobe Photoshop has worked as a gem for Architects in every way and makes their workflow so easy and creative. If you are interested in learning this amazing tool then you must join the Adobe Photoshop course in Delhi. 

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