Do us a favor and let us know: Which feature of SketchUp Pro are you most excited to use on the job? Let us know here in the comments. Oh, one more thing: Do you have any advice on how we can improve our RUclips channel and videos? Leave a comment and let us know!
I’ve used AutoCAD for 26 years to produce construction documents for custom homes. I’m going on 5 years producing 3D models with SketchUp Pro and have done a few renderings with V-ray and Thea Render. I have resisted migrating away from AutoCAD and using Layout to this point because AutoCAD has become second nature in my creative workflow. I’m not really excited about it, but to answer your question at the end of the video, my next move would be to become proficient with Layout. My workflow includes producing structural framing plans, which are not normally built into a SketchUp model of a complex custom built home. It all comes down to time efficiency and drafting quality for me to justify a complete transition to the Trimble system.
Your story is very similar to a number of our students who have traditionally used SketchUp & AutoCAD together. There's nothing wrong with that: It's always best to use the tools you are most efficient with. But as you saw in the video: Folks like you that can invest the time to learn the SketchUp & LayOut workflow usually report how much better they like that workflow.
As a student, Alex and the Sketchup School are my most valued resource. The videos are well organized, and presented. Like this one is. Been studying with Sketchup School for a year now, and having a good time and getting good results. Learning which end of a pencil is good information, knowing how to use it, takes application and practice. Learning it this way is fun. What I like best, is that I can submit an intelligent question and get a human written response, usually within 24 hours. That has been so important.
Hi I been using SketchUp since the beginning think is the easiest program to learn and use, even that My use of it isn't much maybe 2 or 3 months a year. I never lost, thank the great people giving us their knowledge in fantastic video tutorials.
Dude you got me loving your course. Im still in my trial period but do not expect to leave anytime soon. You are making me love Sketchup all over again.
Thank you for detailing the ten reasons to chose Sketch up Pro. I am an Architect and I am interested in Layout. I will be using your Sketch up school. Thank up. Nathalie
Excellent presentation, Alex. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will look into the differences to make the best decision for my current needs. The Pro version has so many options that I can imagine people wanting to move to this version simply for more pleasure - as well as for better tools. Thanks so much!
I do retrofit project development for owners who have little information or drawings to give us to us. I wind up creating sketches that represent the possible solutions for a very confined part of their building or operation. As a result I'm most interested in the Layout & Extensions, that would allow me to draw piping, ductwork, and electrical in a very efficient manner, then put all of that information into a "piece of paper" with notes, that can be used for installation.
I'm finding the free, online version of SketchUp to be more frustrating than the old Desktop version. I wonder if that's the prevailing sentiment, or if it's just me / my laptop, and whether I'm "missing" any basic features in SketchUp Free.
I agree: I think the Free version is harder to use than the desktop version... but that could be from having used the desktop version for so long that the web-based Free version feels harder to use. Also, there are features that are different between the two, so that could be the reason as well. We cover the differences here in our guide: www.sketchupschool.com/sketchup-guide#ch2
Excellent presentation. I use SketchUp Pro daily, and the only item on this list I haven't really used is Advanced Camera. I wouldn't be able to get much done without the drawing import functionality. Also, Layout has made huge leaps in the last couple releases. If Layout were a little more friendly I would be using it for all my projects, and I design 180,000 sf buildings on 5 acre sites!
I learned quickly that I just need the free version for right now. I was investigating the course and it did say if you're a hobbyist this course is overkill. I don't need to know the rendering and what not nor am I using this to get a job for architecture and other things. I'm just a comic artist who needs easy backgrounds that I can get multiple perspective points and lighting to make it look good. Yeah I can draw it up and draw the lighting myself but that's just way to much time! Maybe in the future when my bank account is more steady I'd take the course to just learn properly.
Most of outstanding features mentioned in this video just disapperared from free version of SketchUp. SketchUp Make is capable of almost anything mentioned (excluding AutoCAD export-import, dynamic components, and layout). But Make for non-commercial use though and you still need Pro.
Yes, many of the features covered in this video were ones that you could access in older versions of SketchUp Make. But now they are available only in SketchUP Pro.
love Sketchup Make. I would like to start with your courses from Step 1 to see if I missed anything. The capacity to import contoured surfaces is very exciting and will save me a lot of time, because I have drawn these by hand.
Hello, I am a beginner and I would like to use sketchup for blueprints and simple drawings for decks for example. Am I with the right tool if I choose to start with Sketch Free and later to switch to PRO? THANK YOU
Since you plan to create blueprints, you'll want to use LayOut which comes with SketchUp Pro. While you could learn how to create the SketchUp models of the decks using SketchUp Free, since you would want to eventually use LayOut, you might just want to start straightaway using SketchUp Pro.
Sorry to hear of the way SketchUp is going. It used to be that SketchUp provided a useful program for free. I can't justify paying $695+$125 yearly for maintenance for SketchUp Pro just as a hobby, and without extensions the other versions are just too limited. The whole reason for my interest would be to make components and write extensions for it.
Maybe point out that the free version really has no printing capability included, and for sure no scaled printing. Need the Layout program included with PRO (or some other method) to see the output on paper.
Thanks for pointing that out: There are a handful of features like scaled printing that are loosely related to construction documentation, and if you need that sort of thing then you'll definitely need SketchUp Pro (and the companion application LayOut).
Our Video Course Library helps you learn the tools and features in SketchUp that will help you with Landscape and Hardscape design. That being said, as of right now, there aren't any specific Landscape or Hardscape examples that are shown in the courses. However, our instructors are available to help you apply what you learn in the courses to your specific needs. If you have more questions to figure out if our courses are right for you, please send us a message at team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will try to help.
I wish they had an option for paid version with all features but limited "quantity"of use or a pay for use way of using it for people who would like to use it in a not professional way, but still accessing all features. Some people would not mind paying a small amount to do a small task, but aren't willing to pay full just for an eventual use... like windows office... it's got a free version but you can pay for just 1-2-3 months and have the full access to office365... more or less something like that... I'm the kind of person who likes to support developers but not too keen on paying huge amounts for an occasional use... that means for now I'll stick on the free side of sketchup and maybe soon buy my first 3d Printer...
Kudos for this presentation. Of late, I did not notice, how Sketchup has grown over years. Obviously, the Pro version is excellent. But how much would the Pro version cost in India, IN₹ vis-a-vis US$?
Thank you for the video i really enjoyed it, i liked the dynamic component feature because i am interested in the interior design (kitchens, offices , bathrooms...). I am a beginner with Sketchup and i'd like to learn in it and go in depth in it, i am looking forward to receiving your help or just guide me to start well. Thannk you
Glad you liked the video. Be sure to take a look at our video course library as a guide to getting started in SketchUp: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library
Another very exciting topic is pre-made objects. I normally draw from scratch that is laborious. I would be interested in finishing tools for skirting, cornices and architraves.
You can use the Follow Me tool in SketchUp to work on skirting, cornices and architraves. Also, you can use the Profile Builder extension: profilebuilder4sketchup.com/
Yes - SketchUp is a great tool for interior designers like you. Though we don't use ProKitchen, it does look like you can integrate with SketchUp (see here for a SketchUp integration tutorial on their website: www.prokitchensoftware.com/import-export-tutorials/)
I am an interior designer and decorator, one of my friends advised me to learn SketchUp, I am new to it, I wish you can advise me of which program I can get , I thank you
can sketch up pro do what revit can do in the means of defining material. I mean lets take a floor as an example. The floor is made of four layers (concrete - slab, filling,cement mortar and tiles) - each layer can be quantified (area, or volume), and then to be calculated for bill of quantities?
Yes, but you would likely want to add an extension to help you with that. For example, you could use Profile Builder (profilebuilder4sketchup.com/) and Quantifier Pro (mindsightstudios.com/quantifier-pro/) to create floor systems that can be quickly quantified. Those extensions are made by the same developer, so they can work well together.
@Dean Turder you're so right: the $700 core product, plus the two extensions which cost $80 a piece, is what it takes to match Revit which costs $2000 per year. Good burn
SketchUp Shop isn't that great of a bridge mainly because it is still a web-based program with a different interface than SketchUp Pro (which is a desktop application). That being said, if Shop has the features you need, you should definitely give it a try.
Great presentation. As a commercial photographer I am always on the lookout to enhance my images. It would be nice if it were possible to integrate my images with a sketchUp drawing.
thanks for the video, it is amazing I am a Revit user and i'm interested in expanding my knowledge. it seems that layout mimics what Revit does. Where can I learn more?
I am an old SketchupPro customer. The 2019 subscription purchase doesn't come with a key or license. And the link Trimble promised never came. Now, the only thing I have is my payment receipt, this means I am locked out from Sketchup. Also in my Trimble account my subscription doesn't occur. I reinstalled the software, restarted several times. No sketchup. I will no go back to Autodesk and autocad. Lousy customer post service on top of all my license problems.
We're not the company that makes SketchUp, but you should definitely contact them about your issue. Go here to contact their customer support: help.sketchup.com/en/contact-support
SketchUp for Schools is really just SketchUp Free (the web based application). We have a video that covers the differences between Free and Pro here: ruclips.net/video/Ph3S2Oc0WYw/видео.html. Note: In the video we also cover a third option called "SketchUp Shop" - that has recently been renamed to "SketchUp Go".
Thanks Alex. One question I have still, though. I am using SketchUp Make 2017 desktop edition to tinker around. I downloaded the program on my home computer, made a file of a shed, emailed it to myself, then opened it up on my work computer where I am also tinkering around with SketchUp Make 2017 desktop edition. When I opened the file at work, I noticed that all my layers were there, but I could not hide/show them, almost as if you guys may have disabled this feature to discourage people from using the free version and being able to collaborate with others. Is this the case, or am I just making some noob mistake of not understanding my layers dialog box? Thank you for your time.
Just a quick clarification: We're not SketchUp, so we definitely didn't alter the software ;) That being said, I am not aware of a disabling of a feature to be able to use your layers properly between two machines both running SketchUp Make 2017.
For a small business I would prefer to split the cost of Sketch Up Pro into 2 or 3 payments, could that be an option? I'm not an architect or designer, but I make some presentation for selling shade sails (sailmaker is my craft)
I think you said on beginning that you would speak about the free version on the end. But basically this video is about what you can do with the paid version but almost nothing about what you can do with the free version. I'm trying to see if I invest time on Infusion 360 or sketch up or any other that you work for free. I'm an hobbiest and I don't get income from my project or because I'm using an 3d app or software so I would like to have an true idea of what would be my limitations. For someone that doesn't dominate the software, watching your video, I can't really see if I can't use sketchup free for what I need. Your video is more focuses on what you can do with the paid view. I need to create 3d models and then be able to print so I can go to my garage/shop and bring the project to light. Can I or not, do that with the free version?
You can create 3D models using SketchUp's native tools using either SketchUp Free or SketchUp Pro. After that, this video is showing you the things you can do only with SketchUp Pro - if you need any of those features, you need SketchUp Pro. However, if you don't need any of those features and only need to create 3D models using SketchUp's native tools, then SketchUp Free might be all you need.
You can get this to work. The steps: 1) In your Layers window, change the color next to the layers to be red and green 2) In your Layers window, click the Details icon at the top right and select Color by Layer (this will change your faces to red and green) 3) To get the Edges to change color as well, go to your Styles window and in the Edge settings change the Color to "By Material" 4) If you don't want to see the faces colored, in the Styles window you can change the Face settings to Hidden Line mode
Excellent presentation Alex!!!! I am using SU free for a few years and afraid to go to SU pro for all the new features to learn. I am interesting in Layout and putting together a set of construction documents. Can we make the skp file into a dwg file to send it to the consultants? Most of them use ACAD.
You could start by learning SketchUp Free, but just know that the interface is different and so, if you plan to use Pro eventually, you might find the transition to be a little difficult. Another idea is to use the 30-day free trial of SketchUp Pro if you don't want to buy it yet.
This is the third program that I USED TO USE that is now web based that I have encountered this year. Most disappointing for those that cannot afford it or have a slow internet.
Worth knowing: Slow internet shouldn't slow-down the web-based SketchUp Free. It more comes down to what version of web browser you are running and your computer's CPU and graphics card specs. That being said, we completely understand how disappointing it is to have to switch to using a web-based version of SketchUp.
Great! Be sure to check out the Extension Warehouse as well as Sketchucation to find the extensions you need. Extension Warehouse: extensions.sketchup.com/ Sketchucation: sketchucation.com/
I have a question. I want to make buildings for Cities Skylines 8with lights in the windows at nighs and so on...) Do I need some other softwares instead of SketchUp Pro? Blender is too complicated to me and programs like 3D Max are ways to expensive for me. I am a poor man... If only SketchUp Pro is needed, can you make a tutorial about it? It wuld help some of us a lot!
Used to be able to use plugins with free versions. It seems like su has locked it down. Really lame. I only use su pro for geolocation and obj export. Most of my models are created in Blender these days. The lack of regard for modern modeling technology is where sketchup really lags. Even with plugins that can mimic results aren't actually true quads. AND the lack of native UV support all these years later is astounding.
You could definitely use SketchUp together with a photorealistic rendering software like V-Ray for SketchUp or Lumion to do that kind of work. But it requires a learning curve to create the 3D models of the homes, stage them with materials and furniture and then add lighting and other realistic effects to get the final images you need. But we're not aware of another "DIY" or easier approach to do this sort of work...
Hi i am keen to learn SketchUp personal as i have just retired from my 47 years of working and wanting to start some woodworking can you assist thanks Greg
Sure - we recommend that you check out our Video Course Library where you can learn SketchUp from the ground-up. Take a look on our website at: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library
My concern is, can you key in the license key of a SketchUp Pro in SketchUp Make and unlock all functionality included in Pro version? SketchUp doesnt provide access to older version of the software anymore, and yes I know SketchUp have provided link to donwload older version of SketchUp, but I can only find previous version down to 2017, anything else older are not accessible. I need the installer for SketchUp Pro 2016, but I'm only able to get the installer for Make. Which bring me to ask this question
A membership to our Video Course Library is $159 USD/month or $599 USD/year. You can learn more here: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library And SketchUp Pro is $299/year. You can get SketchUp Pro here: www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-pro
Hi thanks for sharing your important tools but I have one question is recently I updated my windows10 and from then my sketchup2019 software shutdown saying bugs. Please help me on this
Loved your tutorials/videos....Just need a little help.. can you please make a tutorial on statue/skulpture 3d modelling from a CAD File. Thanks in advance
Thanks for the suggestion! Sculpture isn't as popular of a request, so it's unlikely we'll have a video here covering the topic anytime soon. However, we do have an Organic Modeling video course on our website that could be helpful. You might take a look and see what you think.
No, you would need to upgrade to SketchUp Go to import DWG files in the web-based version of SketchUp. Otherwise, you can go with SketchUp Pro and import DWG files there.
Do us a favor and let us know: Which feature of SketchUp Pro are you most excited to use on the job? Let us know here in the comments.
Oh, one more thing: Do you have any advice on how we can improve our RUclips channel and videos? Leave a comment and let us know!
I love rendering, but I know nothing how to use it.
you watch a lot of jackie chan adventures :)
HELLO sir.. I loved your videos and the it's been explained . but I may know how do I get or install VRAY for MAC .. please I need help.
I’ve used AutoCAD for 26 years to produce construction documents for custom homes. I’m going on 5 years producing 3D models with SketchUp Pro and have done a few renderings with V-ray and Thea Render. I have resisted migrating away from AutoCAD and using Layout to this point because AutoCAD has become second nature in my creative workflow. I’m not really excited about it, but to answer your question at the end of the video, my next move would be to become proficient with Layout. My workflow includes producing structural framing plans, which are not normally built into a SketchUp model of a complex custom built home. It all comes down to time efficiency and drafting quality for me to justify a complete transition to the Trimble system.
Your story is very similar to a number of our students who have traditionally used SketchUp & AutoCAD together. There's nothing wrong with that: It's always best to use the tools you are most efficient with. But as you saw in the video: Folks like you that can invest the time to learn the SketchUp & LayOut workflow usually report how much better they like that workflow.
Make the playback speed of this video up to 1.25 and you'll probably love his vibe.
Bang on
you win
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Lol. X2 for me.
As a student, Alex and the Sketchup School are my most valued resource. The videos are well organized, and presented. Like this one is. Been studying with Sketchup School for a year now, and having a good time and getting good results. Learning which end of a pencil is good information, knowing how to use it, takes application and practice. Learning it this way is fun. What I like best, is that I can submit an intelligent question and get a human written response, usually within 24 hours. That has been so important.
Thanks for sharing your experience and kind words here Jobyna!
Iv seen a lot of sketchup tutorials but you the best man, hands down. Two thumbs up.
Wow - thank you so much for your kind words! Made our day. 😀
Hi I been using SketchUp since the beginning think is the easiest program to learn and use, even that My use of it isn't much maybe 2 or 3 months a year. I never lost, thank the great people giving us their knowledge in fantastic video tutorials.
Glad to hear you liked our video!
Dude you got me loving your course. Im still in my trial period but do not expect to leave anytime soon. You are making me love Sketchup all over again.
Wow! Thanks for the kind words - we really appreciate them!
Thank you for detailing the ten reasons to chose Sketch up Pro. I am an Architect and I am interested in Layout. I will be using your Sketch up school. Thank up.
Nathalie
Awesome - we think you'll love the courses we have for you on our website (including the ones on LayOut)
Blakey Don't stop making soft. I wished I started as early as you. You have a lot of years to learn!
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Excellent presentation, Alex. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will look into the differences to make the best decision for my current needs. The Pro version has so many options that I can imagine people wanting to move to this version simply for more pleasure - as well as for better tools. Thanks so much!
You're welcome, and Thank You for taking the time to leave a comment!
It really worked for me after I look and try some tutorials, yours is the one that worked. Owe you a lot.
Glad it worked for you!
I do retrofit project development for owners who have little information or drawings to give us to us. I wind up creating sketches that represent the possible solutions for a very confined part of their building or operation. As a result I'm most interested in the Layout & Extensions, that would allow me to draw piping, ductwork, and electrical in a very efficient manner, then put all of that information into a "piece of paper" with notes, that can be used for installation.
Thanks for sharing! Glad the video helped you see how SketchUp and LayOut could be useful for you!
I'm finding the free, online version of SketchUp to be more frustrating than the old Desktop version. I wonder if that's the prevailing sentiment, or if it's just me / my laptop, and whether I'm "missing" any basic features in SketchUp Free.
I agree: I think the Free version is harder to use than the desktop version... but that could be from having used the desktop version for so long that the web-based Free version feels harder to use.
Also, there are features that are different between the two, so that could be the reason as well. We cover the differences here in our guide: www.sketchupschool.com/sketchup-guide#ch2
Excellent presentation. I use SketchUp Pro daily, and the only item on this list I haven't really used is Advanced Camera.
I wouldn't be able to get much done without the drawing import functionality. Also, Layout has made huge leaps in the last couple releases. If Layout were a little more friendly I would be using it for all my projects, and I design 180,000 sf buildings on 5 acre sites!
Thanks for sharing your experience - really helpful for others to read!
studying more of your videos to begin to get comfortable. Thank you!
You're so welcome!
I'm not an architect or anything but SketchUp free is so fun to play around with!
Glad you're having fun with SketchUp Free!
I learned quickly that I just need the free version for right now. I was investigating the course and it did say if you're a hobbyist this course is overkill. I don't need to know the rendering and what not nor am I using this to get a job for architecture and other things. I'm just a comic artist who needs easy backgrounds that I can get multiple perspective points and lighting to make it look good. Yeah I can draw it up and draw the lighting myself but that's just way to much time! Maybe in the future when my bank account is more steady I'd take the course to just learn properly.
I just bought SketchUp Pro 2018 omg XD
Thanks Alex as usual a nice video. I have sketchup for 2 years but not fully master it all. I most like to dive deeper into dynamic components.
You're welcome!
This was so helpful!! Thank you
You're welcome!
Most of outstanding features mentioned in this video just disapperared from free version of SketchUp. SketchUp Make is capable of almost anything mentioned (excluding AutoCAD export-import, dynamic components, and layout). But Make for non-commercial use though and you still need Pro.
Yes, many of the features covered in this video were ones that you could access in older versions of SketchUp Make. But now they are available only in SketchUP Pro.
Installed, everything works, thanks!
You're welcome!
love Sketchup Make. I would like to start with your courses from Step 1 to see if I missed anything. The capacity to import contoured surfaces is very exciting and will save me a lot of time, because I have drawn these by hand.
You can learn more about our video course library here: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library
OMG, EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED
Glad this video was helpful!
I am interested in getting SketchUp . You information has made it very clear on which one I need. Thanks very much. It's Pro for me.
Awesome - glad this video was able to help you make the right choice for you!
Hello, I am a beginner and I would like to use sketchup for blueprints and simple drawings for decks for example. Am I with the right tool if I choose to start with Sketch Free and later to switch to PRO? THANK YOU
Since you plan to create blueprints, you'll want to use LayOut which comes with SketchUp Pro. While you could learn how to create the SketchUp models of the decks using SketchUp Free, since you would want to eventually use LayOut, you might just want to start straightaway using SketchUp Pro.
Sorry to hear of the way SketchUp is going. It used to be that SketchUp provided a useful program for free. I can't justify paying $695+$125 yearly for maintenance for SketchUp Pro just as a hobby, and without extensions the other versions are just too limited. The whole reason for my interest would be to make components and write extensions for it.
With the recent launch of SketchUp 2019, there is an ability to subscribe for $299/year. Maybe that is in your price range?
Layouts was my number 1 interest
LayOut's a really awesome feature, for sure.
Thanks, Alex! Your video is very useful for the community!
Thanks for the kind words!
Maybe point out that the free version really has no printing capability included, and for sure no scaled printing. Need the Layout program included with PRO (or some other method) to see the output on paper.
Thanks for pointing that out: There are a handful of features like scaled printing that are loosely related to construction documentation, and if you need that sort of thing then you'll definitely need SketchUp Pro (and the companion application LayOut).
Free version is perfect for 3D sketching on my illustrations
Yes, it seems like you could use SketchUp Free for those kinds of projects.
Aurelio Medina yeah sketchup is really easy to use if you only use it for setting up 3d backgrounds, saves ton of time.
YOU DO NEED SKETCHUP PRO.....
Thanks Alex! I never tried the advanced camera features..... :-)
The Advanced Camera Tools are definitely a lesser known feature, but really powerful for folks in the entertainment industry.
Does the course help with things relating to Landscape / Hardscape Design in Sketchup?
Our Video Course Library helps you learn the tools and features in SketchUp that will help you with Landscape and Hardscape design. That being said, as of right now, there aren't any specific Landscape or Hardscape examples that are shown in the courses. However, our instructors are available to help you apply what you learn in the courses to your specific needs. If you have more questions to figure out if our courses are right for you, please send us a message at team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will try to help.
I wish they had an option for paid version with all features but limited "quantity"of use or a pay for use way of using it for people who would like to use it in a not professional way, but still accessing all features. Some people would not mind paying a small amount to do a small task, but aren't willing to pay full just for an eventual use... like windows office... it's got a free version but you can pay for just 1-2-3 months and have the full access to office365... more or less something like that... I'm the kind of person who likes to support developers but not too keen on paying huge amounts for an occasional use... that means for now I'll stick on the free side of sketchup and maybe soon buy my first 3d Printer...
have always used Sketchup.. have always wanted Pro.. but after watching this simple video, I now know I need Pro!!!
Awesome - glad this video helped you make the leap!
Fake comment.. I hope
Kudos for this presentation. Of late, I did not notice, how Sketchup has grown over years. Obviously, the Pro version is excellent. But how much would the Pro version cost in India, IN₹ vis-a-vis US$?
To be sure you get an accurate price, you should find a reseller on the SketchUp website here: www.sketchup.com/buy/resellers-commercial
Thank you for the video i really enjoyed it, i liked the dynamic component feature because i am interested in the interior design (kitchens, offices , bathrooms...).
I am a beginner with Sketchup and i'd like to learn in it and go in depth in it, i am looking forward to receiving your help or just guide me to start well.
Thannk you
Glad you liked the video. Be sure to take a look at our video course library as a guide to getting started in SketchUp: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library
Another very exciting topic is pre-made objects. I normally draw from scratch that is laborious. I would be interested in finishing tools for skirting, cornices and architraves.
You can use the Follow Me tool in SketchUp to work on skirting, cornices and architraves. Also, you can use the Profile Builder extension: profilebuilder4sketchup.com/
help, I'm definitely starting to get the hang of it. Just thought I'd share.
Glad to hear that!
I am An interior designer and I specialize in kitchen and bath remodel. this looks great to use. do you know if ProKitchen works with sketchup.
Yes - SketchUp is a great tool for interior designers like you. Though we don't use ProKitchen, it does look like you can integrate with SketchUp (see here for a SketchUp integration tutorial on their website: www.prokitchensoftware.com/import-export-tutorials/)
Excellent video thanks!!!!
You're welcome!
I am an interior designer and decorator, one of my friends advised me to learn SketchUp, I am new to it, I wish you can advise me of which program I can get , I
thank you
You'll likely need SketchUp Pro to do the things you need to do in your line of work.
thanks from INDIA. PEACE
You're welcome!
I want to use sketchup to draw architectural plans. I come from an autocad background. Will sketchup make work for me or do I need Pro? Thx
You need SketchUp Pro because it comes with LayOut -- the tool for creating architectural plans from your SketchUp models.
Sketchup is the tool I always wished to have to create my dream house, and other plans. Thank you so much for such easy tool.
We didn't create SketchUp, but we're glad you liked the video!
@@SketchUpSchool Noted, thanks
Layout! For sure.
Curious to find out: What will you be using LayOut for?
Flipping amazing tutorial - didn't think I needed SketchUp Pro until I saw it - thanks
Awesome - glad this video helped you decide!
u see that little cog option button on the bottom near the fullscreen button? if u click on that u can chose to slow it down or speed it up. i
Can you help me to purchase sketch up pro. Tell me the procedure step by step. I am facing problem. And I am from India
Also note that the EULA for free version, does not allow commercial work. Though probably a good chunk of the user base disregards it.
You're right: If you use SketchUp for commercial work, the end user license agreement requires you to use SketchUp Pro.
Thank you guy for sharing your knowledge.
You're welcome!
Take ti, enjoy it most of all and results will follow
can sketch up pro do what revit can do in the means of defining material. I mean lets take a floor as an example. The floor is made of four layers (concrete - slab, filling,cement mortar and tiles) - each layer can be quantified (area, or volume), and then to be calculated for bill of quantities?
Yes, but you would likely want to add an extension to help you with that. For example, you could use Profile Builder (profilebuilder4sketchup.com/) and Quantifier Pro (mindsightstudios.com/quantifier-pro/) to create floor systems that can be quickly quantified. Those extensions are made by the same developer, so they can work well together.
@Dean Turder you're so right: the $700 core product, plus the two extensions which cost $80 a piece, is what it takes to match Revit which costs $2000 per year. Good burn
Why should I need to do everything on like it is like some one is keeping tabs on you
is sketchup shop a good bridge between free and pro? I can't afford the pro version but like some of the features you've mentioned here
SketchUp Shop isn't that great of a bridge mainly because it is still a web-based program with a different interface than SketchUp Pro (which is a desktop application). That being said, if Shop has the features you need, you should definitely give it a try.
Lmao u can get all of them for free
What are your thoughts on Sketchup VR? Using applications like Enscape to dive into the file? Workflow, peripherals, comparability.
I think it's a really exciting space. There are so many tools and possibilities that it really depends on what your end goal is for using VR.
The import feature is probably the selling point for me. :O
Great - glad this video was able to help you see how that feature could be useful.
Great presentation. As a commercial photographer I am always on the lookout to enhance my images. It would be nice if it were possible to integrate my images with a sketchUp drawing.
It is possible to integrate your images. One way: You can use the Match Photo feature to integrate your SketchUp 3D model and your image.
Thanks.
Pro also has support for 3d mouse. On the web based version it only zooms in and out, pretty much useless.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
thanks for the video, it is amazing
I am a Revit user and i'm interested in expanding my knowledge.
it seems that layout mimics what Revit does. Where can I learn more?
We cover LayOut in detail within our video course library: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library.
I am an old SketchupPro customer. The 2019 subscription purchase doesn't come with a key or license. And the link Trimble promised never came. Now, the only thing I have is my payment receipt, this means I am locked out from Sketchup. Also in my Trimble account my subscription doesn't occur. I reinstalled the software, restarted several times. No sketchup. I will no go back to Autodesk and autocad. Lousy customer post service on top of all my license problems.
We're not the company that makes SketchUp, but you should definitely contact them about your issue. Go here to contact their customer support: help.sketchup.com/en/contact-support
Thanks so much
You're welcome!
What is the difference between sketchup pro and sketchup classroom?
SketchUp for Schools is really just SketchUp Free (the web based application). We have a video that covers the differences between Free and Pro here: ruclips.net/video/Ph3S2Oc0WYw/видео.html. Note: In the video we also cover a third option called "SketchUp Shop" - that has recently been renamed to "SketchUp Go".
Layout is a blow🤩
Thanks Alex. One question I have still, though. I am using SketchUp Make 2017 desktop edition to tinker around. I downloaded the program on my home computer, made a file of a shed, emailed it to myself, then opened it up on my work computer where I am also tinkering around with SketchUp Make 2017 desktop edition. When I opened the file at work, I noticed that all my layers were there, but I could not hide/show them, almost as if you guys may have disabled this feature to discourage people from using the free version and being able to collaborate with others. Is this the case, or am I just making some noob mistake of not understanding my layers dialog box? Thank you for your time.
Just a quick clarification: We're not SketchUp, so we definitely didn't alter the software ;) That being said, I am not aware of a disabling of a feature to be able to use your layers properly between two machines both running SketchUp Make 2017.
For a small business I would prefer to split the cost of Sketch Up Pro into 2 or 3 payments, could that be an option? I'm not an architect or designer, but I make some presentation for selling shade sails (sailmaker is my craft)
Guess Rendering and Plug in ability is by far the most importan one
Yeah - rendering is a really big one for why you might want to go with SketchUp Pro.
I think you said on beginning that you would speak about the free version on the end. But basically this video is about what you can do with the paid version but almost nothing about what you can do with the free version.
I'm trying to see if I invest time on Infusion 360 or sketch up or any other that you work for free. I'm an hobbiest and I don't get income from my project or because I'm using an 3d app or software so I would like to have an true idea of what would be my limitations.
For someone that doesn't dominate the software, watching your video, I can't really see if I can't use sketchup free for what I need.
Your video is more focuses on what you can do with the paid view.
I need to create 3d models and then be able to print so I can go to my garage/shop and bring the project to light.
Can I or not, do that with the free version?
You can create 3D models using SketchUp's native tools using either SketchUp Free or SketchUp Pro. After that, this video is showing you the things you can do only with SketchUp Pro - if you need any of those features, you need SketchUp Pro. However, if you don't need any of those features and only need to create 3D models using SketchUp's native tools, then SketchUp Free might be all you need.
Can you assign a specific color to lines in layers in SketchUp. For example: Layer "A" to be red. Layer "B" to be green
You can get this to work. The steps:
1) In your Layers window, change the color next to the layers to be red and green
2) In your Layers window, click the Details icon at the top right and select Color by Layer (this will change your faces to red and green)
3) To get the Edges to change color as well, go to your Styles window and in the Edge settings change the Color to "By Material"
4) If you don't want to see the faces colored, in the Styles window you can change the Face settings to Hidden Line mode
Excellent presentation Alex!!!!
I am using SU free for a few years and afraid to go to SU pro for all the new features to learn.
I am interesting in Layout and putting together a set of construction documents. Can we make the skp file into a dwg file to send it to the consultants? Most of them use ACAD.
Yes, you can export .dwg files from LayOut.
TNice tutorials guy's tutorial is more understanding than the others
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For Beginner, where i should start first. But to be frank i really love watching feature of SketchUp Pro.
Thanks for watching1
THANKS FOR THE CLASS
You're welcome!
If you just starting to learn, do you really need to buy the pro? Its very expensive 😔
You could start by learning SketchUp Free, but just know that the interface is different and so, if you plan to use Pro eventually, you might find the transition to be a little difficult. Another idea is to use the 30-day free trial of SketchUp Pro if you don't want to buy it yet.
Hi
Can I use 3D sketch up models to cut down by laser the design and build a maquette out of the 3D model ? Like on AutoCAD or 3D Max?
Yes, you can create a 3D model in SketchUp Pro and then export to a file format that's supported by the laser cutter.
This is the third program that I USED TO USE that is now web based that I have encountered this year. Most disappointing for those that cannot afford it or have a slow internet.
Worth knowing: Slow internet shouldn't slow-down the web-based SketchUp Free. It more comes down to what version of web browser you are running and your computer's CPU and graphics card specs.
That being said, we completely understand how disappointing it is to have to switch to using a web-based version of SketchUp.
In free Sketchup Make I found all Pro toolbars - Sandbox, Solid tools and models/extension warehouse, just advanced camera tools are disabled
i want to try the extentions
Great! Be sure to check out the Extension Warehouse as well as Sketchucation to find the extensions you need.
Extension Warehouse: extensions.sketchup.com/
Sketchucation: sketchucation.com/
I have a question. I want to make buildings for Cities Skylines 8with lights in the windows at nighs and so on...) Do I need some other softwares instead of SketchUp Pro? Blender is too complicated to me and programs like 3D Max are ways to expensive for me. I am a poor man...
If only SketchUp Pro is needed, can you make a tutorial about it? It wuld help some of us a lot!
You would use SketchUp Pro to create the 3D model and then a rendering software to add lights (or Photoshop to add the effect of lights)
I am interested in the layout functions and avoid using autocad.
Great - then SketchUp Pro sounds like a good choice for you.
Used to be able to use plugins with free versions. It seems like su has locked it down. Really lame. I only use su pro for geolocation and obj export. Most of my models are created in Blender these days. The lack of regard for modern modeling technology is where sketchup really lags. Even with plugins that can mimic results aren't actually true quads. AND the lack of native UV support all these years later is astounding.
What is the best DIY software for real estate agents to stage luxury homes.
You could definitely use SketchUp together with a photorealistic rendering software like V-Ray for SketchUp or Lumion to do that kind of work. But it requires a learning curve to create the 3D models of the homes, stage them with materials and furniture and then add lighting and other realistic effects to get the final images you need. But we're not aware of another "DIY" or easier approach to do this sort of work...
Hi i am keen to learn SketchUp personal as i have just retired from my 47 years of working and wanting to start some woodworking can you assist thanks Greg
Sure - we recommend that you check out our Video Course Library where you can learn SketchUp from the ground-up. Take a look on our website at: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library
Can SketchUp upload a picture and make modifications to it
My concern is, can you key in the license key of a SketchUp Pro in SketchUp Make and unlock all functionality included in Pro version?
SketchUp doesnt provide access to older version of the software anymore, and yes I know SketchUp have provided link to donwload older version of SketchUp, but I can only find previous version down to 2017, anything else older are not accessible.
I need the installer for SketchUp Pro 2016, but I'm only able to get the installer for Make. Which bring me to ask this question
I'm not sure if what you want to do is possible. Try emailing help@sketchup.com to see what they say.
Waw.. Nice software just love it.. Want to learn..
Awesome - we have videos here on our channel and also on our website.
I would need the full package
Glad this video was helpful in figuring that out!
Please help. I may have purchased the pro version of the app by mistake. I don't want this, please help
Contact SketchUp's support team and let them know: help.sketchup.com/en/contact-support/sales-question/form
i am working on models that are all under 6 inches and i am keeping running into issues where i am working too small. some are less than 4 cm.
Try building things at 10x or 100x the scale first, then scale everything back down at the end.
Did you say 800 us dollars for the training. How much would be the sketchup pro?
A membership to our Video Course Library is $159 USD/month or $599 USD/year. You can learn more here: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library
And SketchUp Pro is $299/year. You can get SketchUp Pro here: www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-pro
thx
You're welcome!
I want for 32 bit
Hi thanks for sharing your important tools but I have one question is recently I updated my windows10 and from then my sketchup2019 software shutdown saying bugs. Please help me on this
Your best bet is to contact SketchUp's support team with the issue: help.sketchup.com/en/contact-support
rà mai su MAC?
Hello! I need your help. I made animation in sketchup 2016 make up, but I can't get export video mp4. please help me!
What options do you have for file format when you try to export the animation?
Iam an interior designer. Iam using sketch2015 version. But my out put quality is low. How i can improve my rendering quality.
Are you using a rendering extension? Which one?
can we still use geo-location (add location) feature in Sketchup-pro 2017 or 2018?
Yes, you can still use Add Location.
What's the difference between SketchUp pro and SketchUp studio for student? (besides the price)
SketchUp Studio just comes with the additional energy analysis software Sefaira.
@@SketchUpSchool But what is this? www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing#for-higher-education is it only for schools to use?
Right, that link takes you to the Student and Educator versions of SketchUp
Loved your tutorials/videos....Just need a little help.. can you please make a tutorial on statue/skulpture 3d modelling from a CAD File. Thanks in advance
Thanks for the suggestion! Sculpture isn't as popular of a request, so it's unlikely we'll have a video here covering the topic anytime soon. However, we do have an Organic Modeling video course on our website that could be helpful. You might take a look and see what you think.
Thank you very much.
Extension function of it or or their physics chemical geography or Rotherham science thing 👌👍👍👍👍
yup
Can [sketchup free] import dwg?
No, you would need to upgrade to SketchUp Go to import DWG files in the web-based version of SketchUp. Otherwise, you can go with SketchUp Pro and import DWG files there.
@@SketchUpSchool thank u i downloaded cracked version of sketchup pro