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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?

I like the ease of use. I also use it frequently during our home build. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

The pricing structure. I wish there was a one time payment option for lifetime access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It's helping me to visualize our new home build during the constructionm process and make design decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

I liked that sketchup is easy to navigate and allows for very quick 3D mock up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Sketchup is always crashing, especially when using more complex material renderings. It also does not have a good way to exporting 2D graphics from Sketchup to Layout or any other drawing organization program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Sketchup is the cheapest option of the 3D modeling softwares available that has a full range of tools. I find it to solve any cost driven problems. It is quick and solves the problems of my everyday drawing needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

More easier to use in comparison with other 3D modeling software. Also, there is a wide variety of plugins that help in making the modeling easier for Architects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

The problem with SketchUp is that there are really important plugins their prices are a bit expensive for users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

SketchUp is solving the complexity of architectural modeling in comparison with other softwares that are in the same category. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

It is a great aid for iterative design. It is quick, intuitive, and multi-faceted allowing for versatile use throughout the design process. There are a wide range of tools, and more to be discovered whenever I need them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

The downside to SketchUp is it lack of live connection to other software like AutoCAD. At times I wish it was able to automatically update when editing a design in CAD. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Intuitive 3D design and spatial studies. I use it to visualize spaces at the front end, amend appearences of Revit models to then use in rendering software like Lumion, as well as creating 3D models of CAD designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Grant L.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Skecthup is so visual that as a non architect I find it super easy to create a visual representation of what I am trying to achieve. I know there are so many features I don't know how to use yet but for creating quick mockups it is awesome Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

There are a lot of tricks that I have found out by trial and error. Once you start in the wrong direction it can be really hard to come back without restarting the project Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I can use it to quickly mock up products that I am thinking of developing, allowing me to visualize the final product prior to prototyping. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

SketchUp allows us to quickly develop 3D designs in an intuitive and efficient way, accommodating iterative design development changes and gives us the ability to bring the client along the journey with us through the use of rendering views and vignettes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Because SketchUp is separate from other drafting software, we sometimes have a divergence in accuracy between the model and the construction drawings. Complex geometries can be challenging to edit. An improvement in the future would be an easier way to interoperate with AutoCAD or Revit to allow easier auditing of the SketchUp geometry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

SketchUp allows us to quickly visualize and iterate at a concept and schematic design level, while also giving us the flexibility to quickly develop complex and detailed 3D designs of interior architecture, without the cumbersome input methods and required accuracy of other leading BIM software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

It's relatively easy and has a nice product and model warehouse. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

I know that there are short cuts and features I don't know how to use. Sometimes it's hard to adjust existing models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Some files are too large for my system. I can't add extensions. Altering existing models has gotten easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Martha H.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

It's a super helpful software that we use to help our clients visualize our designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

It is not very intuitive, some training is definteily required Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It helps our clients visualize what we are talking about. It helps to get them to sign off on things quicker if they can see it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Michael M.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

I like its simplicity and powerful tools. After learning the layout and keyboard shortcuts, I can rapidly design prototypes and renderings for my businesses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Some of the mouse navigation around the 3-D space can be a little bit cumbersome and I'm having to switch back-and-forth between various view angles, so I wish that there was a little bit more intuitive way to maneuver around the design space. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It allows me to not only visualize but spec out an entire shed construction project down to the very last nail and screw before beginning the project. It also helps me with estimating the total budget for the project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Simple and intuitive yet powerful. You get out of it what you put into it. Simple or complex. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Has been consistently glitchy in certain instances. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Sketchup is a 3D extension of the pen and paper design process. It makes fluid design seemless and easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.