SketchUp
About SketchUp
SketchUp is a 3D modeling tool. Architects, engineers, interior designers, and construction managers leverage SketchUp to visualize quickly, document clearly, and coordinate easily. From residential renovations to complex commercial projects, SketchUp helps professionals get from design to done, faster. The software offers both 2D and 3D designing tools allowing users to visualize, plan and communicate planned construction projects.
Key benefits of SketchUp
-Visualize and iterate on your designs quickly with SketchUp’s intuitive, powerful 3D modeler.
-Turn your 3D model into accurate, detailed 2D construction drawings with LayOut.
-Avoid rework during schematic design by leveraging, PreDesign, a web application that gives you critical site information before you start modeling.
-Immerse your clients in your designs at 1:1 scale with SketchUp’s mixed reality viewing applications.
-Manage multiple files, assign to-dos, and leverage unlimited cloud storage with Trimble Connect.
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- Industry: Media Production
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
It make 3D Arts simple and easy
Reviewed on 24/11/2021
As of now SketchUp is the best programming for 3D displaying which is furnished with heaps of...
As of now SketchUp is the best programming for 3D displaying which is furnished with heaps of highlights which are inaccessible in elective programming. Also, requiring low execution while working extremely smooth is extraordinary. A few entanglements will happen assuming you do complex plans yet for general purposes this is awesome. Can be utilized even by a novice without confronting issues.
Pros
I expected to plan a few structures and utilized SketchUp to make a 3D model. Before I utilized SketchUp I thought 3D demonstrating was hard however with SketchUp, model was done effectively and had the option to encounter how it would take care of development. What's more, with 3D stockroom include I had the option to make exceptionally sensible reproduction making the plan interaction very more straightforward. Indeed, even as a novice SketchUp was straightforward and powerful instrument. Got many devices to help clients in demonstrating. Best component is in SketchUp is stroll around choice which will give genuine reproduction how the last plan will be. Additionally SketchUp got extraordinary modules which will set aside both time and cash of an originator. With 3D stockroom and expansion distribution center a client can assemble any plan utilizing next to no work. What makes SketchUp the best 3D plan programming is not normal for any option is capacity to run as expected in any PC. Most CAD programming require a top of the line PCs with superior execution framework yet SketchUp turns out great in any average PC.
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Utilizing SketchUp through program was slacking and extremely more slow contrasted and introduced rendition. Furthermore, I confronted issues with holes in dividers and floors in the event that you interfere with it multiple times. Likewise SketchUp need to move up to make complex plans on the grounds that as of now it's difficult to do as such.
- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
SketchUp - Unveil your imagination easily
Reviewed on 25/09/2020
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If you are using SketchUp for 3d models and building plan it’s a great...
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If you are using SketchUp for 3d models and building plan it’s a great software, and i find this too much user friendly and as easy as MS paint.
But if u want to use this software for drawing sectional details and working drawings, u need to be an expert in getting output.
Pros
1) The biggest pro i like is less hardware demand i.e. You don’t need a heavy machine to use this software, a general configuration laptop does the work quite effectively unlike other softwares. You can import the finalized design in lumion and get a realistic render in no time and.
2) One good advantage of using SketchUp is the u can easily pull push the walls and apply the desired changes instantly and things gets finalized very fast. Whatever you want to imagine, you can apply instantly from painting to cladding to railing designs and wallpapers.
3) Being a designer, the biggest hurdle is the changes client wants, but in SketchUp the visualization and applying changes is super easy, you can sort it out in a meeting or two. It made around 30-40 percent increase in client understanding and project approval.
4) Another plus point i realized is the real time working screen is no less than a simple render other softwares have. And if you have time and know how to use SketchUp, you don’t need an interior designer for some scale projects as the library itself suggest you some great ideas.
Cons
1) The rendering part and you need to install different plugins for different works.
2) The library is great but limited, if u want to attach a luxury couch in the drawing room you will not have many great options.
3) Attaching a component to a certain place is bit time consuming as it takes at least 2 angles to see whether the component is fixed accurately or still have some space left here or there.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
SketchUp used to be great
Reviewed on 12/11/2019
After 15 years, we are going with another product. I was willing to work with SketchUp to get my...
After 15 years, we are going with another product. I was willing to work with SketchUp to get my issues fixed but their lack of customer support and customer service has left me missing multiple deadlines and they do not care. That is a deal breaker.
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It used to be my end all be all for project design and deliverables.
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Zero customer service
Zero customer support
Program is no longer a good fit for Mac O/S - crashes, lags, freezes
Reasons for Switching to SketchUp
SketchUp is getting the boot.- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: Self Employed
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Architecural Modeling
Reviewed on 07/12/2023
Pros
its good for starter or beginner with 3d modeling (architectural and furniture).
Cons
Exploring in the 3D space of sketchUp it get hard because it doesn't use reference plan or point .
- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
excellent efficient and reliable application
Reviewed on 14/07/2022
I really like how quickly models can be built and how easy it is to communicate initial concepts to...
I really like how quickly models can be built and how easy it is to communicate initial concepts to be able to communicate ideas to third parties
Pros
I like how easy it is to implement and how quickly models with a lot of information can be built
Cons
sometimes in complex projects with a lot of information the app slows down or closes unexpectedly, but it is enough to have a little patience
Reasons for Switching to SketchUp
for its versatility and speed of modeling, in addition to the low cost of implementationSketchUp FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for SketchUp.Q. What type of pricing plans does SketchUp offer?
SketchUp offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$119.00/year
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
SketchUp is available to users for free and offered across three pricing plans, outlined below. Pricing starts at $119/year and scales with each tier. For personal use: -SketchUp Free: Available for personal use for free -SketchUp Shop: $119/year For professionals: -SketchUp Pro: $299/year -SketchUp Studio: $1,099/year For higher education students and educators: -SketchUp Studio: $55/year
Q. Who are the typical users of SketchUp?
SketchUp has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does SketchUp support?
SketchUp supports the following languages:
English, Swedish
Q. Does SketchUp support mobile devices?
SketchUp supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does SketchUp integrate with?
SketchUp integrates with the following applications:
Trimble Connect
Q. What level of support does SketchUp offer?
SketchUp offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
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