Utility networks 3D models

vishnue · February 11, 2018, 9:04pm

Hai,
I am a M.Tech student. I would like to know about creating of 3D structure like pipelines , power supply networks using SketchUp.
Is It possible to create 3D pipelines and cables, of required size , etc?
Thanks

mics_54 · February 11, 2018, 9:29pm

I cannot imagine why not.

vishnue · February 12, 2018, 4:09am

Thank you for your response
I have pipeline layout in “*.shapefile” format for a big area. This network is too big, as well as multiple line features connected one after another to represent each pipe differently. So, After importing shapefile to SketchUp, We will use FOLLOW ME plugin for making those lines to pipes.
Thanks for response … thanks to all

MikeWayzovski · February 12, 2018, 6:07am

You might want to check some extensions:

https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/search/site/Mep

Huskanovic · February 12, 2018, 6:21am

You can actually do it without any extensions, but they are always a plus. You do have follow me tool so you could just make a path and a circle, or whatever shape you want your pipes to be, and boom there you have it

Box · February 12, 2018, 7:38am

Something to keep in mind when using Follow me to make something with multiple parts along the same path. With a little lateral thinking you can easily do multiple follow me.
MultiFollow

liamk887 · February 12, 2018, 7:41am

Mind blown!

vishnue · February 13, 2018, 6:27am

Hai, That is superb. really superb.
Thanks

paolodanielli · February 13, 2018, 8:07am

I use Sketchup to draw project of plants.

system · May 16, 2018, 12:07am

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