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I especially like how it handles imported .jpg graphic files.  It also
handles complex models which originated in FormZ and were exported to .dxf.
The cross - section tool is probably my favorite feature.  And I like how
you can manipulate the line weights to give your renderings a "Sketchy"
feel.


-- 
John W. Kelton
Exhibit Designer
and Interpretive Planner
256.881.3682 ph | 256.880.3682 fx

eclectic group, inc.
the first element in design







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> after 20 years in the non-profit arena, the one thing i'm certain of is
> "it never hurts to ask.
>  
> after using a trial  version of sketch-up (www.sketchup.com), i really
> liked it.  but the price  is high $495 (high being a relative term )
> anyway, i contacted the company and asked if they would be willing to
> offer non-profits their educational rate of $99, renewable annually.
> not a bad deal, really.
>  
>  
>  
> here's part of the reply i got from their edu salse person:
>  
> "So, the deal with our EDU license (also referred to as the Student
> license) is that it cost $99 and is a one year license. We do not have
> any educational licenses that are non-expiring. But, every dollar spent
> towards the purchase of an EDU license is credited towards the purchase
> of a non-expiring license later on. We look at it as a way to gradually
> work into a non-expiring license. All upgrades are free with EDU
> licenses. After you have a commercial license, upgrades are $95. they
> can contact us at [log in to unmask] You may tell them to mention a
> promo code when ordering and that they will get a discount. Thanks."
> 
>  
> Here's the link to the page that has the lowdown.
>  
> http://www.sketchup.com/?title=License+Higher+Student
>  
> you'll have to download the form and fax it to them, but a small price
> to pay, so to speak.  The liscense is good for a year, at which point it
> will cost another $99 to renew, but that's pretty hard to beat.
>  
> if you're familiar with cad, the learning curve is not bad. after i ran
> thru their online tutorials, felt somewhat comfortable after about 6
> hours.  feel like a couple of days would be pretty productive.
>  
> like i said, never hurts to ask.
>  
>  
>  
>  
> Jeff Courtman
> 4026 Richmond Ave.
> Shreveport, LA  71106
> cell: 214.450.8872
>  
>  
> 
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