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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.
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.
Great program to use for beginners compared to other programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sometimes manipulating objects can be difficult if you do not make it a component or group. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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.
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.

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.
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.
Sketchup is a great tool for quick studies on architectural layout and concepts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nesting families in Sketchup can make building and modifying models difficult Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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.
Making changes to an existing design isn't always as easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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