In this video, we’re going to talk about how to download and import 3D manufacturer models from manufacturer libraries into Blender! This method can save you hours of time modeling things like doors, windows, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction
0:25 – Where to find manufacturer models
1:10 – What kinds of 3D models are usually available
2:20 – Downloading and installing the SketchUp importer
3:00 – Importing your 3D model files into SketchUp
3:32 – Joining the geometry in the SketchUp model into a single object
4:40 – Adding a boolean object to cut openings in walls
6:21 – Turning the boolean cutter transparent so you can see openings
7:45 – How to add multiple windows and openings to your scene
8:52 – How to download manufacturer models from the SketchUp 3D Warehouse
9:49 – Which models to download from the Warehouse
10:40 – Other window modeling tutorials for Blender
