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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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Todd B.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"Fantastic Program"
Amazing ability to quickly generate a 3D model
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Stan Z.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"Sketchup rules!"
It's great for visualization of ideas to seel to clients.
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"Very user friendly and very intuitive."
Very easy to navigate and you can build anything with simple lines and make it real with textures and materials. Supports rendering softwares such ...
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SketchUp Media

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SketchUp Pros and Cons

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

I like that I can model quick small items for a friend to visualize specs or I can do a large layout easily. This is without having to have detailed knowledge to work in other more expensive CAD enviromnments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Sometimes certain functions are not easily found or when clicking in the exact same scenario at different times, the reaction is different. Small inconvenience for overall value. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Sometimes when I make something small for a friend, they cannot visualize dimensions and this program solves that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

RENDERINGS ARE LIFE LIKE AND WITH THE LIGHTING REALLY SHOWS WHAT THE SPACE WILL LOOK LIKE Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

IMPORTING APPLIANCES AND FEATURES ARE SOMETIMES DIFFICULT Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

IT IS JUST MAKING IT EASIER TO SHOW CLIENTS WHAT THE SPACES WILL LOOK LIKE BEFORE THEY COMMITT Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Drafting tools, materials and topography tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Drawing curves is difficult. An offsetting tool like ACAD would be nice. Editing topography smoothly is sometimes difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Creating a 3-D topography from a survey is great! Showing the client elevation and spatial relationships and materials colors and textures is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

I like that it allows me to see the model in 3D and move around quickly and easily early on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

It is awful for working in plan, and it is not very precise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It solves site planning because I can easily import GoogleEarth for working. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

In my opinion, SketchUp is a fantastic 3D modeling software that stands out for its user-friendly interface and intuitive design. It's been a game-changer for me in my work in architecture and design. The ability to easily create 3D models and visualize designs has been incredibly helpful, and the range of plugins and extensions available make it highly adaptable to individual needs. Overall, I've found SketchUp to be an invaluable tool that's suitable for both beginners and seasoned professionals in the industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

SketchUp's performance with extremely complex and detailed models can be sluggish, leading to potential frustration when working on large-scale projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Fast 3D modeling and integration with Lumion for rendering. Easy to make changes to satisfy clients expectations and needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mikel B.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Easy to use and affordable when you compare it to other products on the market Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Does not always have the funtions needed for more complex projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Makes it easy to show clients. Modifying materials is also simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Sketchup is easy to use and quick to show clients their space in 3d. We love to show clients our vision to what their space looks like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Wish commands were the same as AutoCAD but this is something you get use to pretty quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Showing a space in 3D to a clinet. Our clinets have a hard time seeing what a finished design or plan will look like like so sketch up gives us the ability to walk through the space. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Priamo M.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Simple and very easy to use. No hardware strong requirements and very straightforward Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Price can be lower and easier to integrate with Google maps or Google earth Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Visualization overall. It's easier and faster to render things in Sketchup than any other software around Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

SketchUp is and has always been very user friendly. The interface is pretty intuitive and new features usually address actual needs. I'm always able to find grea support videos for new features or problems I'm having. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

I really don't like the new on-line sign in. I use my SketchUp at home and at my studio and have to go through a cumbersome sign-in process, which costs me in production time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

A fast easy way to do block-outs, share views with clients and solve rendering issues. Works across platforms so I can inport my client's work from other CAD programs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

What i enjoy most about sketchup is that I am able to show clients their own houses and archiecture. The 3d warehouse is amazing and very helpful to make things look realistic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

What is least helpful about skechup is the log in and getting through to customer support and help. Sometimes can be confusing. I enjoy sketchup very much so I am gratfeul! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Problems sketchup is solving reconfugring materials and adding in new details we wouldnt be able to manually draw in for the client. I enjoy working with problems such as rotating furniture around as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.