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edge or line

Geometry that divides and borders faces.

Face or Polygon (Poly)

A two-sided, flat surface bound by at least three lines.

Texture or Material

Images or colors that applied to faces.

Tiled Texture

An images that repeats across a face. "Tiling" creates textures.

Alpha Transparency

The use of transparency in an image.

Low Poly

Using a minimal number of edges and faces to limit file size and increase computer performance.

File Size

the amount of space your file uses on your computer. Models must be under 10Mb to be uploaded to the 3D Warehouse.

Google Earth

Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings and even explore galaxies in the Sky. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places and share with others.

Google Sketch Up

software that you can use to create, modify and share 3D models. It's easier to learn than other 3D modeling programs, which is why so many people are already using it.

Model

A standard or example for imitation or comparison

Modeling

the act, art, or profession of a person who models

Save as

Choosing Save As from the File menu opens the Save As dialog, where you can: save the document as XML, HTML, or as a text file to a local disk or a remote URI; save embedded images into the same document directory or a different location; and transform embedded URIs.

Save

you save your work under it's current file name. If you've never saved whatever it is you're working on before, then you'll get an opportunity to name it.

Geo-reference

to define its existence in physical space.