--- product_id: 1704193 title: "Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies" price: "£29.66" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1704193-google-sketchup-8-for-dummies store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies **Price:** £29.66 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies - **How much does it cost?** £29.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1704193-google-sketchup-8-for-dummies) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies: 9780470916827: Computer Science Books @ desertcart.com Review: No more a DUMMY! - Before I read this book, I thought I knew a lot about Googe SketchUp 8 but afterwards, I realized how little I really did know. Sure, I had progressed beyond the novice stage some time back but this book filled in all those little gaps in my knowledge base, eliminated all those bad practices that I had developed over time and generally made me so much more productive. For example, I was using LAYERS in the same manner that I was used to in earlier 2D packages. Author Aidan Chopra gently but firmly pointed out the errors of my ways and that LAYERS in SU8 (which is a 3D drawing package) is used in a different way and that I should be placing more importance on GROUPS and COMPONENTS. Aidan makes the point that his book is not for the complete novice, explaining that he does not cover all the menu items and icons within the SU8 package. But, and this I think is important, he does presume that you are perhaps new to 3D modeling. To this end, he steps the reader through the early chapters at a gentle pace, culminating in Chapter 4, which is entitled "BUILDING BUILDINGS". From here on, the going gets a little tougher but nothing to be frighten about. Indeed, I was fascinated with the chapter entitled - "BEYOND BUILDINGS", which taught me how to draw organic forms with the SCALE TOOL; something that had eluded me up to that point. I found it a well rounded book, with the balance just right between the written word and illustrative diagrams. After the first read, it can easily be used as a reference book, with chapters dedicated to particular subject matter. An excellent product and highly recommended! No more am I an DUMMY!! Review: Very Helpful Dummies Book! - I have found the Google Sketchup 8 For Dummies book to be a good guide for getting into Sketchup. It is comprehensive and detailed enough to get you up to speed fairly quickly. After reading and practicing with only the first five chapters, I was able to design a new bathroom vanity, including raised panel doors and a drop in basin. I was also able to design a remodeled master bathroom with tiled shower and soaking tub. It has certainly met my needs. However, like any piece of software with substantial capabilities, you have to spend time with Sketchup so that the essential drawing techniques become second nature. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,635,617 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #978 in CAD Graphic Design Guides #1,004 in Computer Graphics #2,256 in Architectural Drafting & Presentation | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (161) | | Dimensions | 7.42 x 1.04 x 9.2 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0470916826 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0470916827 | | Item Weight | 1.64 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 496 pages | | Publication date | December 28, 2010 | | Publisher | For Dummies | ## Images ![Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813DWBHPkkL.jpg) ![Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TZfFi4xdL.jpg) ![Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DWfTjJjcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No more a DUMMY! *by D***M on April 2, 2011* Before I read this book, I thought I knew a lot about Googe SketchUp 8 but afterwards, I realized how little I really did know. Sure, I had progressed beyond the novice stage some time back but this book filled in all those little gaps in my knowledge base, eliminated all those bad practices that I had developed over time and generally made me so much more productive. For example, I was using LAYERS in the same manner that I was used to in earlier 2D packages. Author Aidan Chopra gently but firmly pointed out the errors of my ways and that LAYERS in SU8 (which is a 3D drawing package) is used in a different way and that I should be placing more importance on GROUPS and COMPONENTS. Aidan makes the point that his book is not for the complete novice, explaining that he does not cover all the menu items and icons within the SU8 package. But, and this I think is important, he does presume that you are perhaps new to 3D modeling. To this end, he steps the reader through the early chapters at a gentle pace, culminating in Chapter 4, which is entitled "BUILDING BUILDINGS". From here on, the going gets a little tougher but nothing to be frighten about. Indeed, I was fascinated with the chapter entitled - "BEYOND BUILDINGS", which taught me how to draw organic forms with the SCALE TOOL; something that had eluded me up to that point. I found it a well rounded book, with the balance just right between the written word and illustrative diagrams. After the first read, it can easily be used as a reference book, with chapters dedicated to particular subject matter. An excellent product and highly recommended! No more am I an DUMMY!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Helpful Dummies Book! *by P***4 on April 17, 2013* I have found the Google Sketchup 8 For Dummies book to be a good guide for getting into Sketchup. It is comprehensive and detailed enough to get you up to speed fairly quickly. After reading and practicing with only the first five chapters, I was able to design a new bathroom vanity, including raised panel doors and a drop in basin. I was also able to design a remodeled master bathroom with tiled shower and soaking tub. It has certainly met my needs. However, like any piece of software with substantial capabilities, you have to spend time with Sketchup so that the essential drawing techniques become second nature. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent introduction to SketchUp *by E***R on April 20, 2011* You can download Google SketchUp for free. Once you have it one your PC or Mac the question is how are you going to use it? Lynda.com has a video course that gets you oriented. Aidan Chopra on the other hand systematically walks you through the many uses and tools of SketchUp and SketchUp Pro. While he suggests that you might want to read mostly those chapters that particularly interest you, it is just as good as a A-Z textbook. Sitting at the computer and going through the exercises is the best way to familiarize you with the enormous potential of this application. There are helpful references to websites and plug-ins. Designers and Architects are probably the primary users of SketchUp, but anybody interested in the third dimension can benefit greatly from this application and Aidan's guidebook. SketchUp your own house and be amazed at what you learn in the process! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1704193-google-sketchup-8-for-dummies](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1704193-google-sketchup-8-for-dummies) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*