User`s guide
Using SketchUp sketching software
You can use SketchUp sketching software to create 3D models. You can save these 3D models in
COLLADA (.dae) format and then insert them in SMARTNotebook software.
To save a 3D model in .dae format
1. Open the 3D model in SketchUp sketching software.
2. Select File > Export > 3D Model.
The Export Model dialog box appears.
3. Browse to where you want to save the file.
4. Type a name for the file in the File name box.
5. Select COLLADA File (*.dae) in the Export type drop-down list.
6. Press Export.
To insert the 3D model in SMARTNotebook software
See Inserting 3D models on page 63.
Using Trimble 3D Warehouse
Trimble 3D Warehouse (formerly Google 3D Warehouse) is an online repository of 3D models. Using
this link in the SMART Notebook software Gallery tab, you can search for 3D models and download
them to your computer. You can then insert the 3D models into your .notebook files.
To download 3D models
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Press the Gallery tab.
2. Press Google 3D warehouse.
3. Search or browse for a 3D model that you want to download.
Select the model.
4. Press Download Model, and then press the Download link beside Collada (.zip).
N O T E S
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When you first download a 3D model, you could be asked to provide a nickname.
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If you’re using MacOSX operating system software and you cancel the download, the
3D model still saves to the Downloads folder.
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