Would Google SketchUp work for making models in Source?

[subject_87]

So then, it's been a longtime goal of mine to try my hand at 3D modeling, models for TF2 especially. However, I've found Blender to be a total mess, and I can't really drop a few hundred dollars on top-of-the-line software. So would Google SketchUp work for my purposes of making models for the Source engine, or are there issues with file format and whatnot?

 

[Aurgelmir]

I have not used Scetch Up, nor made models for TF2, but what I have done is worked on a lot of CAD programs (Computer Assisted Design), and from that I know that file formats are a huge issue when moving from one program to the next.

So I htink that might be your biggest hurdle in this, and I would suggest checking what files you need for TF2 and what files GSU uses.

 

[JemJar]

Try googling "sketchup blender file conversion". [http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=sketchup+blender+file+conversion]

 

[Jabberwock xeno]

I had a simaler issue as you, finding blender to orverwheilming.

Try Art of Illusion, it's much easier to use, just make sure you download the ma nuel from documention section on the site.