Posts Tagged ‘Dynamic Components’

New Dynamic Component Collection Available: Thermador Appliances

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

The Thermador Appliance Dynamic Component Collection is the third in a series of beautifully modeled and textured appliance collections that were launched just in time for KBIS 2009 (see also Miele and Dacor). For Thermador, we again leveraged Dynamic interaction options to create appliances with doors that swing open, and information dialog boxes that link back to the manufacturer website. The Column Refrigeration units also include options for specifying RH vs LH door swings. These models also include installation information including cutout dimensions and utility hook-ups as can be seen in this 48″ Duel Fuel Range from Thermador’s Pro Grand Professional Series.

New Dynamic Component Collection Available: Dacor Appliances

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

The Dacor Appliance Dynamic Component Collection we’ve recently added to the 3D Warehouse includes some of the most intricate appliance models ever posted to the warehouse. We’ve taken full advantage of Dynamic interaction options to create appliances with doors that swing open, drawers that slide out, and information dialog boxes that link back to the manufacturer website. These models also include installation information including cutout dimensions and utility hook-ups as can be seen in this 48″ Built-in Refrigerator from Dacor’s Epicure Series.

We launched this collection just in time to demo the collection at KBIS 2009 and the reaction was phenomenal. This is one component collection you’ve just got to download and check out for yourself.

New Dynamic Component Collection Available: Miele

Monday, April 27th, 2009

We’ve only just begun working on the Miele Appliance Dynamic Component Collection but we’re already seeing a rapid uptake of this beautifully textured model of their CVA 4062 Coffee System (complete with frothy beverage). This dynamic component features an options dialog with that includes information about the product, links back to the Miele website, and options for whether or not to include the optional warming drawer.

SketchUp Cabinetry Models Shatter Expectations

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Last Month we released the first Dynamic Components Collection that we’ve posted to the 3D Warehouse a collection of Cabinetry models for General Casework. Work began a few months ago while we were in the process of Beta testing SketchUp V7, so it’s great to finally give birth to this behemoth collection.

All in all, the collection contains over 2,300 Dynamic Components, making it the largest Building Product collection of Dynamic Components on the 3DW. Common customizable options include finish ends, available heights, available widths, and hardware choices. When combined in any number of different ways, these models represent over 1 Million product SKUs from General Casework’s Product Catalog. The process enabled us to create custom scripts and workflows along the way, which ultimately resulted in our being able to charge General Casework just pennies per model.

The collection of models has averaged nearly 19,000 downloads per week over the past few weeks (over 60,000 downloads in the first month). An ROI that roughly equates to nearly $.10 per download - in just the first month alone!

While we’re on the subject, it’s probably also worth mentioning that we’re working to help Medallion Cabinetry build out 3D SketchUp models of their product catalog - so look in on that collection from time to time for further updates.

Medallion’s models are already getting quite a bit of attention - but don’t just take our word for it - have a look at what other people are saying. Here’s a message we got from Paul Anater from St Petersburg, FL:

Paul has sent you a message about your 3D collection Designer Gold Series.

THANK YOU! I sell Medallion cabinetry in St. Petersburg, FL and I want to ackowledge your hard work in building this catalog. SketchUp is great and now you’ve made it even greater. You’re chipping away at the monolith that is 20/20 and I salute you!

Paul Anater
Kuttler Kitchens, Inc.

Folks like Paul make us proud to come to work every day. It’s great knowing the kinds of positive impacts that our services contribute to the lives of hardworking people living thousands of miles away. If you have a story similar to Paul’s, we openly invite you to share it with us.

New Dynamic Component Collection Available: Marvin Windows

Friday, November 28th, 2008

The Marvin Windows Dynamic Component Collection is the third in a series intricately detailed windows and doors. For Marvin, we leveraged Dynamic components options to create models which include options for width and height dimensions, optional grille, and optional jamb extensions. Dynamic interactions include casement windows and doors that swing open, and information dialog boxes that link back to the manufacturer website. These models also include trim and casing as can be seen in this Wood Ultimate Outswing French Door.

Blue Marble Project - Implementing SketchUp 7 Dynamic Components

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Over the last year, we’ve had the good fortune to be members of the Google SketchUp 7 alpha testing group. Today, Google announced the public release of Google SketchUp Version 7, and with it, a highly anticipated functionality known as Dynamic Components. We’d like to share some thoughts and ideas behind why we think Dynamic Components are a big deal, especially for product manufacturers. 

Dynamic Components allow you to create configurable SketchUp components. For example, say your company has a product catalog of doors. Those doors are probably available in a variety of sizes, materials, and styles. Well, in SketchUp 7, Dynamic Components allow you to program a single SketchUp door with hundreds or even thousands of options so that a SketchUp user can configure that door’s shape, size and material using a few drop-down menus within SketchUp. To paraphrase: Companies like Marvin can now create one SketchUp model of a particular door type that represents hundreds of variations of the door. 

This is a really big deal. Previously, companies had to create, upload and manage thousands of models that each represented an individual, configured option. If they hired us for the task, that meant that we had to spend quite a bit of time to create 3D product catalogs. Now, however, we can convert entire catalogs nearly 10x faster resulting in faster turn around times and much lower costs.

As we mentioned earlier, these Dynamic Components are brand new. To learn more about their functionality, check out the videos below as well as the info page on the Google SketchUp website.

If you are interested in a live demo, we’d be glad to show you how Dynamic Components can be used by your company to drive sales and leads for your products. Contact us anytime to set up a meeting.