As an open-source, cross-platform, and all-around 3D computer graphics software, Blender offers from modeling, animation, materials, rendering to audio processing, video clipping, and a series of other animation related solutions. At present, it has been widely used by artists and designers from all over the world. However, in the way of turning our ideas into reality with this great tool, even seasoned designers will also feel challenging. This case, a well-crafted guide book is necessary.

To skip the basics to directly start using SketchUp's intermediate and advanced techniques to perform 3D modeling jobs in every phase of your design (including everything, from basic schematics to construction documentation throughout the whole design and development process), The SketchUp Workflow for Architecture is absolutely the best choice for architects, designers, and engineers who want to take advantages of SketchUp. Because it establishes a whole workflow that is flexible enough to use, from start to end.

AutoCAD is undoubtedly the most popular and powerful CAD modeling software. But as a commercial software, it is really, really expensive. FreeCAD is a free, open-source, cross-platform and general-purpose 3D CAx (CAD, CAM, CAE), PLM modeling tool specially designed for home user/hobbyist, experienced CAD user, programmer or educator.

SU Podium is a vast, intuitive and easy-to-use photo-realistic rendering plugin for Google's SketchUp, which can achieve impressive photo-like image effects. With it, you can create beautiful and high-fidelity SketchUp model rendering effect, without painful learning of complex rendering process.

Trimble Navigation's SketchUp Pro 2015 is still the most intuitive 3D design, recording and communication tool for now. The reason of professionals in design, construction, engineering, and many other industries choose SketchUp Pro, is because it's flexible and easy to use, and applicable to any type of 3D modeling and communication.