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SketchUp is versatile, and the plugins expand the program further based on the specific needs of your profession. Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional, SketchUp is the easiest 3D software out there Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SketchUp uses polygon geometry to create 3D construction. This can sometimes result in angular curves and messy imported models. There are great plugins that can remedy this issue, but the more geometry you have the slower the model works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate being able to convey a design idea quickly to a client. I like how I can upload actual materials and geolocate properties for the most accurate shadows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SketchUp does not depict plant material well. The 3D plants are often so heavy that the program is bogged down, and the 2D plants have minimal options available. I wish we were able to bring in premade wall thicknesses and curves were more intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's ease of skilss transfered from AutoCAD. It is a very similar platform for CAD work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the commands were hard to find. I just had to spen a lot of time finding those commands. It could probably be fixed with more pull downs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that is a simple software to create all sorts of shapes and forms. Its very helpful for the schematic design stage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dont like is that, past the schematic design stage its hard to document the project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very user friendly, easy to learn and use. Much flexibility and freedom to create more custom designs than similar software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's ability to import and export from other softwares life revit and auto as can be finicky. Sketchup Layout can also be finicky and slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ease of importing CAD files and use for the base of model building. Simple interface but you can get deep into details and create realistic expectations to present to clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

orbit, zoom and pan could use tweaking at the graphics level to make it easier to scroll and fly-through. It's sometimes jumps or stalls when zooming, and it's hard to get back to the position you wanted to highlight. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SketchUp is more intuitive to use with more features than competitors in its class. It makes collaboration easier with the 3D Warehouse. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

File size and stability require more powerful machines than the software's target audience typically have. If stability can be improved without sacrificing features it will be a big asset to the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SketchUp is a useful 3D modeling program that allows our small design firm to test concepts and share images, models and animations with clients to communicate our ideas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. It would be nice to have the option to remove the ground plane when 2D images are exported. 2. A better monochromatic rendering option would be helpful for conceptual studies. 3. The 3D warehouse is a fantastic resource but it would be excellent to have a "standard" group of models (people, trees, etc.) to plug-in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The simplicity of the program allows me to choose the complexity of my models without being bogged down with features I don't want to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the more complex features and tools tend to be harder to use than the competition softwares Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SketchUp provides the most fluid platform to technically draw out plans and visually communicate design intent. Having all the information in one place and to be able to have a life like depiction of what the space or project will become is invaluable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Version updates and limitations from old to new. Wishing there was more compatibility between versions without losing materials and information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.