Google SketchUp

• 1). Open Google SketchUp. Select the 2-D figure standing in the scene and delete it.
  
  
• 2). Select the “Line” tool from the tool palette and use it to draw the shape of the room onto the ground plane in the view. Then use it to draw interior lines for the walls.
  
  
• 3). Select the “Push/Pull” tool and use it to select the walls and raise them to the right height for the room. This will give you an open view of the room from above. Use the “Paint Bucket” tool to add colors or textures to the floor and walls.
  
  
• 4). Click on the “Get Models” button at the top and browse through the categories to choose furnishings for your room. Position them where you want them in the room. Save your work.
  
  

Daz Studio

• 1). Go to a site like Renderosity or Daz 3-D and download furniture models (free or purchased.) Also get a cube primitive. Open Daz Studio.
  
  
• 2). Select “File” from the menu and click “Import.” In the dialog that appears, browse to where you saved your models, select the cube and import it. Position it in the middle of the scene and use the scale function to make it about the same size you want the floor of the room to be. Import the cube mutilple times and resize and position the new cubes to make the walls.
  
  
• 3). Select “File” from the menu and click “Import.” Locate the furnishings that you downloaded and import one. Position it where you want it in the room. Repeat this to bring in all of your other furniture. Save your work.
  
  

Vue Infinite

• 1). Go to a site like Renderosity or Daz 3D and download furniture models (free or purchased.) Also get a cube primitive. Open Vue Infinite.
  
  
• 2). Go to the tool palette on the left and click on “Cube” primitive. In the view use the “Scale” function that appears next to the cube to resize it to form the room floor. Repeat this to make the walls as well. Select a section. Select “Edit” from the menu and choose “Edit Material.” In the dialog that appears, choose the color or texture you want for that section. Repeat this with the rest of the room.
  
  
• 3). Select “File” from the menu and choose “Import.” Browse to the furniture models and select one. Position it where you want it in the room. Repeat this with the other models. Save your work.