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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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It's great for visualization of ideas to seel to clients.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Easy of use. Can create a model quickly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

It is face modeling not a solid modeling software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Presenting design option to my clients Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

I like the ease of use, and the compatibility with 2D CAD programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Nothing. It is great. I like it a lot. Very much even. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SketchUp:

Use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It's a great tool for understanding a 3D project. Also, it is really good for communicating witn a client, and using it real time to make changes and review options in a project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

SketchUp is a powerful tool for designing, planning, and presenting projects of all kinds. In conjunction with layout, it is also very useful for creating shop drawings. The interface is relatively simple and there is a wide selection of useful information and digital assets available online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

SketchUp has a bit of a learning curve, and complicated shapes can be tricky to draw. The layout interface is not as intuitive and feels like it could be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

SketchUp streamlines the design process which saves a lot of time. It allows me to present a very professional rendering to the client. Having a digital library of past project rendering is also very valuable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Easy to convey any design ideas. Imports and exports well/speak to other programs well. Use it a lot. Easy to implement. So many features! Customer support is always helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Cannot do any fly-through videos or super-detail renderings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Showing end users what a space will look like helps a lot. Many people struggle with seeing the end results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Ease of use. Best 3D navigation. Large availability of pre-modeled content through the 3D Warehouse. Plays very well with Revit. Wide array of rendering styles available. New Revit export tool allows for easy import of Revit models into SketchUp. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Does not have parametric and data-driven features (BIM). Not a solids-based modeler, so issues can occur with reversed faces if not modeled carefully. If using for conceptual design, over-modeling makes transition into Revit for BIM difficult (Vertical faces become walls, horizontal faces become floors or roofs, etc.) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Revit is our primary production software, but there are limitations in available 3D content from manufacturers. SketchUp has a much larger library of components that can now be easily imported into Revit. Also, while we often create photorealistic renderings of our designs, at times we prefer a sketchier presentation method and SketchUp has many styles available. The new Revit Export tool seamlessly allows transfer of complete models into SketchUp for this purpose. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Raghavendra G.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

The user friendly tools that are present which allows us to draft 3D objects very preciesly and easily with reduced time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

The product cannot create BIM like Revit but for 3d modelling ,this is good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We can create virtual 3d models that solves remote working in construction and can enhance customer attraction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniel S.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

I enjoy SketchUp and find that what is most helpful is that it allows for me to make mistakes and learn from them. Also, there is no limit to design and building. It can be used in almost any way to create something wonderful - truly inspiring Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

What I would say I dislike and would be interested in seeing changed would be the extensions. I am a landscape designer and am self-taught with SketchUp. There were many times early on that I wanted to manipulate my design; however, I wasn't able to until I found out about extensions, which have made my life easier. I would find it valuable if SketchUp offered a subscription service that have every extension available to me based on how I use SketchUp for my work, this way I have everything available to me and in my opinion would be able to provide even better design creations for my clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I mentioned about SketchUp extensions previously. I do see where the library of extensions is growing and very quickly. Now that I know how to find these extensions, I am benefitted with a more sound design to provide to my clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

SKETCH UP is a great way to help visualize space, materials, and colors! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Sketckup does not let you change on the fly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

SketchUp has increased number of contracts signed. In the past, the phrase "let me get that to you later today" has lost several projects. Using SketchUp helps close more deals in one meeting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

The best thing about SketchUp is its flexibiltiy throughout a project. If a dimension changes - I can make the update on the model and it's updated in all other instances. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

There is a fairly steep learning curve for the program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I am able to effectively show clients what a proposed project will look like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.