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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.

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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?

Very powerful you can do so much with sketch up Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

The learning curve is slow. The tools don't always respond the way they should and finding out why can be fustrating and difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Quickly draw a design idea for client Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

How easy it is to extrude surfaces and push and pull forms to create desired shape. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

How it looks pretty animated and not as realistic as i would like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It allows us to communicate 2D drawings to 3D forms for clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

The Warehouse of products is amazing. And I can add more to the warehouse for myself and other users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

So much to learn...not sure if thats a bad thing though. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I needed a program to create 3D kitchen and bath renderings that allowed me to bring in real life products. For instance, adding the exact tile and tile design to the shower walls. It has allowed my clients to visualize and bring to life their project before we even start! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Easy flexibility to push and pull shapes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Lack of compatibility with other tools. Difficult to extract 2D linework. Fussy about anything with a curved/complex surface. Virtually impossible to implement a standard workflow. TOO flexible (i.e. impossible to make changes in Sketchup and have them reflected in other tools like Revit) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Sketchup is good at integrating 3D maps into model elements. Sketchup warehouse is decent in a pinch if we need elements for renderings. It's fine for concept design Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Usability and easy interface to maneuver. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

broken geometries are difficult to resolve. Hard to work with angular planes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Easy to bring ideas to life in a fast workflow. It helps in detailing out concepts before implimenting in the final design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

SketchUp's ground-up modeling system from line to surface to solid makes it quite easy to manipulate and edit objects. Sketchup is fairly good for more basic designs; extruding volumes and creating planar objects is usually pretty smooth. The plethora of extensions and downloadable models found online is also nice to have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Can be hard to get used to, and modeling with curves is pretty limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Quick iteration and ease of manipulating spaces, as well as mocking up finishes and overall feel Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

It's very easy to learn and use! Fast install. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Wish I didn't need extensions to use many of the features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Moving curved items has improved. Also the tool to mirror and change the direction of the components is much better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Simple to learn, rewarding to master. Probabaly one of the easiest modelling softwares to pick up and learn, but can offer a great amount of versatility to those who dedicate enough time to learn the ins and outs of the program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

User interface is increasingly outdated by modern standards. It's unthinkable that the interface looks and functions in the same archaic way for 10+ years. I get that it needs to be familiar to longtime users, but it's getting ridiculous. Update the icons, update the finnicky Trays system, and give us a dark mode! Update fonts and design language across the board to match the new 3D warehouse, for instance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Versatile and lightweight modelling software for architectural schematic design needs. Currently still the easiest way to quickly model and map materials for 3D visualization and presentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Interface with manufacturers and realism Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Toutirials are hard to navigate and training one on one is very expensive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Visualization tool for clients Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Minimal learning curve, easy to create basic designs quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Sometimes tool sets are limited for more advanced and detailed design work. Importing files from outside CAD and modeling software can be cumbersome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Plant layout drawings and basic mechanical designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.