I downloaded it and gave it a shot. Easy to use. A little hard to get exact dimensions and I don't yet see an easy way to get slopes of the ground elevations into the model. Still, it does basic shapes well. And the surfaces can be filled with textures supplied or custom imports. It does do import and export of jpegs. Once the model is done you can spin it around to see any perspective you want and take a shot, as I did below of the little tutorial drawing I did. Seems I forgot to put texture on the backside. I didn't realize till I turned the thing around. The 3d will come in handy but I think I will still use PhotoImpact to add the text, symbols, plants, and generally finish the work. Here is the plan view with perspective turned off.

I study linguistics and I didn't even know about Scirus. But thanks for letting me know. I'm testing it out now. But I do agree Google scholar is fantastic. One of the things it does, that Scirus doesn't seem to be doing for me as I look at it, is give me the article as the top hit when I type in a citation. I typed in the same citation in Scirus and just get links to relevant web pages. My whole dept. loves Google Scholar!

I don't use AR as it is to0 embedded so I am going from a foggy memory. File>Print>On the appearing window is an area named Print Range. There are several options, one of which is Pages with an empty line. Select that option by placing a dot in the circle before the entry. In the empty line place the pages you desire. Examples: Just page 4, in the line place 4-4 For page 5, 9 and 12, in the line place 5,9,12 For pages 20 through 22, in the line place 20-22 For pages 8, 10, and 15-19, in the line place 8,10,15-19 I don't remember if you have to apply, but I am sure you have to OK out. DA

from: online google sketchup help I've extracted the following notes: "SketchUp allows you to import 2D raster images, including JPEG and BMP, for placement within your model Import a file using the Import menu item in the File menu." "SketchUp allows you to import 3D models, such as DWG and DXF CAD files, for placement within your model." "SketchUp allows you to import 3D Studio (3DS) files. Import a file using the Import menu item in the File menu.: Me here again: Also, I see instructions in the Help file for importing DEM, KMZ/KML, and SHP formats too. I don't see anything else such as PDF or plain text or Microsoft Wod. But could be there, I just don't see it doing a quick look thru. Here is a link that might be useful: Online Google Sketchup Help