Thanks Steve.

I think they are looking for a 2-D program for making a simple
blueprint. Sketchup is probably more than they need right now.

Thanks.

Dave

David Davidson
Educational Technology Integration Specialist
CCSU
Room B19
Fleming Elementary School
9 Prospect Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452 
(802) 878-1381 ext 2012

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>>> Steve Cavrak <[log in to unmask]> 1/16/2008 9:11 AM >>>

On Jan 16, 2008, at 9:01 AM, David Davidson wrote:

> In the past the students created blueprints on graph paper and then 

> used these drawings as templates to build their bridges. This year  
> the teachers want their students to do be able to create their  
> drawings on a computer and print them out as templates to build  
> their bridges on.

If they were doing covered bridges, I'm sure that GoogleSketchup  
would work .. but I'm not sure about building classic or modern  
(single tower) suspension bridges.