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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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"Sketchup rules!"
It's great for visualization of ideas to seel to clients.
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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 can use it for quick studies or extensive renderings - we have replace our 2D softwares and exclusively use SketchUp Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

crashes often - too often! , wish there were 2D models in the warehouse for the simple studies, wish more furniture makers produced sketchup models, and wish Layout were friendlier Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Great program to use for beginners compared to other programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Sometimes manipulating objects can be difficult if you do not make it a component or group. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We use this to create models and import into our other software to show clients things that our other software isnt capable of creating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

I like sketchup because it allows me to work efficiently. It is great for working through all phases of the architectural design process. From producing concept models to detailed section models, sketchup has the ability to quickly visualize ideas in a clear manner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

There are some basic uses that other modeling softwares have that I believe sketchup could incorporate into their base program without having to rely on plugins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Sketchup is helping us check and visualize our designs in 3d. It's ease of use allows us to quickly iterate throughout the design process. Clients love the engagement of being able to see the projects from multiple angles Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

The best feature of Sketchup is the ease with which you can create 3D models. The drawing, extruding, moving, rotating, copying, and scaling tools make 3D manipulation a breeze. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

I can't knock this too much yet as I have just started using it however, annotation on your drawings can be difficult. You need to open a partner product called Layout to do the annotation and layouts, which can be cumbersome. That said I am still in the beginning phases of using it, so time will tell. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

As mentioned before, SketchUp easily allows me to create 3D renders of my CAD models. This allows me and the client to see the concepts and finished products more efficiently. It also allows me to problem-solve my builds by seeing them in 3D. I can also easily create building sections and details, making the entire process quicker and more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Sketchup is a great tool for quick studies on architectural layout and concepts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Nesting families in Sketchup can make building and modifying models difficult Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Problem: need to iterate on design concepts quickly

Sketchup allows me to create multiple concepts and present them to clients quickly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

What I love most about sketchup is how fast you can translate design from your head to your compluter. It's a quick tool to show your client exactly what you are envisioning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Making changes to an existing design isn't always as easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

I love using plug-ins, they make 3D modeling alot easier and fun. The end product is like looking at a 3D object in real life, you can figure out the mistakes beforehand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

The end result of sketchup is a bit animated, eventhough I feel with few improvements and adding rendering features it can become an all in one software, from 2D to a 3D rendered imaging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I mostly do my 2D work on CAD and transfer the file to SketchUp for its 3D construction. With the help of this I can understand the physical form of my work and can view it from all the angles, which make my work alot easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Its very straightforward and easy to pick up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Its gets overly complicated and heavy very easily. Curves are damn near impossible. It lacks an ability to be organic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Its an easy program to use and render in. Tools are basic and straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Edward L.
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What do you like best about SketchUp?

very helpful tool for new learner to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Sometimes it crash when opened large size file. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

it solving the method of building 3d model Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Simple, intuitive user-interface allows users to quickly test out concepts and ideas Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Manipulating curves is still a challenge Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Being able to visualize the client's ideas in real-time is extremely beneficial. It allows clients to come to quicker decisions because they can see the changes live. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.