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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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What do you like best about SketchUp?

The 3D warehouse resource is unmatched by any other 3D modeling software. The clean user interface makes it easy to use and present directly to a client. The ability to import CAD linework makes modeling off of a floor plan extremely easy and fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

The collaboration capabilities are limited. You can't have multiple people in one model at the same time. The CAD linework that is imported does not update as changes are made. When collaborating with a team, the 3D modeler has to import new floor plans every time changes are made to the architectural drawing set in AutoCAD. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

SketchUp is a very approachable program that makes it easy to incorporate into an architecture firm's process regardless of an individual's technological background. It is an extremely helpful resource both for solving design problems and for presenting design options to a client. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

I like how you can easily model your ideas and that it is user-friendly for those who don't know how to use it. Being able to tag components and being able to hide them is also a great feature! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

I don't like how you always have to model in a 3D view and can't do it in an elevation view. When you have too many components in the file, the system could get quite slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

SketchUp is helping me put my design ideas in a 3D format, allowing me to visualize my designs easier and make faster decisions. At the same time, it also helps my clients to visualize the project and see it in different time of the day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Imports easily from AutoCAD and is super fast to extrude and build out Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Some of the UI changes they've made in the last year or so, I don't feel like they've been an improvement Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It's a great visualization tool not just for clients but also installers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Sketch up is by far the easiest software to convey design intend to customers without investing a ton of engineering resources. As a small business with a limited budget, there is no better option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Just like everything else I think software needs to be a one time purchase, not a yearly subscription. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It lets me Geo locate buildings, faster and easier than anything else Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

The useability & versatility of the program. The quick modification to design and concepts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Nothing. The software meets my needs. I would recommend it to anyone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SketchUp:

Just try it. You will love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I design buildings with SketchUp. It helps visualize a facility before its built. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

fast and easy. I like the simple layout of the application. They added folders to layer- tags which I think was helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

I disliked that they got rid of the north arrow and I have to install it as a plugin now. I really wish you could create folder for scenes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

When we need to visualize a project in it's actual location it is extremely helpful to be able to import google earth terrange specially early in the prohect when we still don't have the site topography. It help clients and architects visualize the design to better understand prior to building. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

It's easy to learn starting off, which was great. But it seemingly unlocks new features as you need them, as your skills become more advanced Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Some features are only available on the windows version, mostly the Revit conversion feature. It would be amazing if that could be available on the Mac. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It helps me speak the language of fabrication to our fabrication team, some of our signage is incredibly complex, and it can be difficult to convey that in just a single 2D flat illustrator drawing. Sketchup helps me tell the story much better, with sections, axon views, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

Simple, easy to learn, good for massing and material studies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

1. Color selections too limited.

2. Need more materials in library Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

1. 3d study: need to understand 3D impact of design.

2: presentation: preliminary opportunity to show design Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SketchUp?

I love using this program, and especially combined with LayOut, it's helped me convey so many ideas to clients, project managers, and other contractors. I love the capabilities to scale, dimension, and get an idea across so everyone is on the same page.. A picture is worth a thousand words. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

I can't think of anything off the bat. I think SketchUp has a lot of the capabilities I want, such as customizing my own templates or creating my own palettes (so I'm not having to duplicate this work every time), but I just haven't figured out how to do this yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Being able to communicate an idea/ picture to a client, builder, project manager, sub, etc., AND get a proper sign off . When we can all see an idea, we can form an agreement or tweak as needed. 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 accurate to model things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SketchUp?

Sometimes it is hard to know what direction is what when you are modeling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Customers need a way to envision their product and we need a fast way to show them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.