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SketchUp Overview

What is SketchUp?

SketchUp helps architects and designers turn their ideas into reality with simple, powerful 3D modeling software. Whether your design is massive or miniature, we'll be with you every step of the way. Sketch it, share your vision, refine concepts, and bring them into the real world. Owned by Trimble Inc., an entrepreneurial company focused on leveraging technology to change how the world works, SketchUp is intuitive and interoperable. From the ability to create stunning renderings, to powerful sharing and presentation tools, it's easy to see why professionals trust SketchUp to build their ideas.

SketchUp Details
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Product Description

SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

A leader in architecture software based on independent ratings from thousands of architects, SketchUp leads the pack with the highest satisfaction score according to G2’s Report for Architecture.

97% of users rated it 4 or 5 stars
85% of users believe it is headed in the right direction
91% of users are likely to recommend SketchUp

Explore everything SketchUp has to offer:

SketchUp Pro: Full-featured desktop modeler
Extension Warehouse: Library of custom third-party extensions
Sefaira: Early-stage analysis for better building performance
PreDesign: Weave in contextual insights from project start
LayOut: Take your 3D model into 2D space
Add Location: Aerial imagery, precise shadows, and 3D terrain
V-Ray®: Photorealistic and real-time rendering
Scan Essentials: Turn point cloud data into accurate 3D models
SketchUp Viewer: View models from anywhere in the world
3D Warehouse: Share or find models and inspiration
Trimble Connect: View, share, and access project information


Seller Details
Seller
Trimble
Year Founded
1978
HQ Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Twitter
@TrimbleCorpNews
11,581 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
9,167 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ
Total Revenue (USD mm)
$3,147
Description

Trimble develops positioning technology solutions for surveying, construction, agriculture, public safety and mapping purposes.


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"Fantastic Program"
Amazing ability to quickly generate a 3D model
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"Sketchup rules!"
It's great for visualization of ideas to seel to clients.
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SketchUp Pros and Cons

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Sketchup has been a great resource for me both with my professional and student work. I appreciate the ease of use - I learned Sketchup in just a few days. It's really great for creating animations and signage. I love how quick it is for drafting up conceptual ideas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

It is not as in depth and practical as Revit for my professional work. I've never really tried to model a complex building in Sketchup because Revit is faster for these things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SketchUp solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is the quickets 3D modeling program out there and that helps speed up my workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Great workspace experience. Easy to use once you get the hang of things. Great features and the new flip is very handy. I use this product daily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Learning the new developements. Education. Constant change in Rendering program with less eduaction on use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SketchUp solving and how is that benefiting you?

Helping with showing clients our thoughts.

Great start to develop floorplans. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

It is very easy to use and apply realistic looking materials. I like that the 3D warehouse has many models that help speed up the design process. I use it consistently for client presentations and its the best tool for visualizing a space. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

I use Sketchup as a more conceptual tool and to get an idea across. The downside is the level of accuracy and detail is not on par with other documentation tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SketchUp solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps us communicate the design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

We most enjoy the speed in which you can convey a design idea to the client, and make quick simple edits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Models can tend to get messy when they switch from user to used, and once they are ungrouped, there is no return. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SketchUp solving and how is that benefiting you?

We use it to resolve spacial understanding for our clients who cannot imagine things in three dimensions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

I've been using SketchUp for a couple years now, the software is easy to use, user friendly and affordable especially if you're just starting out. The main reason I use it is to develop 3d renderings. I suggest trying out the free version first to make sure it's the right program for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Nothing really. It's been a good software to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SketchUp solving and how is that benefiting you?

Having to use multiple programs to develop floorplans, elevations ,3d drawings and clients presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

it's very approachable, and the components library make visually sprusing up your project easy. I like how Sketchup has many features that allow the models to become a sales point for your product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

There is a learning curve and It can be hard to figure out why your model isn't doing what you want. But sketchup has a great library of education and courses that I recommend anyone having issues tries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SketchUp solving and how is that benefiting you?

my customers aren't all visually inclined, so being able to make a quick sketch/mock up of the proposal goes a long way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bryce C.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

The ease at creation, modification and quick problem solving that sketchup inately has. I use Sketchup multiple times daily and nothing is easier to create and implement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Probably more realistic rendering ability. Everyone wants everything top notch and sometimes the images are almost too simple Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SketchUp solving and how is that benefiting you?

I do set design and its helped so much in pre production with planning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Josiah H.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Sketchup is a visually stimulating, capabable, robust, yet easy-to-use modeling software that works for everyone! From children to professionals, SkechUp is the 3D King! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

It would be nice if curved forms came standard in sketchup instead of having to use plugins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SketchUp solving and how is that benefiting you?

Sketchup has taken the place of physical modeling in my practice - which is a lot less messy! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dhruvi P.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Absolutely love using SketchUp for my projects and presentation. It's an easy to use platform with professional level delivery Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

I do with to be able to create more detailed documentation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SketchUp solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's a great tool to help express design ideas to clients Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gena B.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Honestly in this day and age and with the current need for fast and efficient design solutions, this is the app to be creating all your designs with. Paired with the right render its unbeatable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

The only way it would be best is if it had its own rendering options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SketchUp solving and how is that benefiting you?

visual concept Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.