Google Models

Key terms for Google earth and Google sketch-up.

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Edge or Line

Geometry that divides and borders faces.

Face or Plygon

A two-sided, flat surface bounded by at least three lines.

Google Earth

An online environment that preforms best when models are created with this in mind

Google Sketch-up

A software used to create, model, and share 3D buildings.

Model

A 3D representation of a building or object.

Modeling

To create a 3D building or object.

Geo-Reference

A specific place on earth.

Save

Allows you to save to a default location.

Save as

Allows you to save a file to a location of your choice.

Texture or Material

Images that repeats across a face. "Tilling" creates textures.

Low Poly

Using a minimal number of edges and faces to limit file size and increase computer performance

File Size

The amount of space your file uses on your computer. Models must be under 10MB to uploaded to the 3D Warehouse.


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