SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architects, civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It also includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth. It was designed to be more intuitive, flexible, and easier to use than other 3D CAD programs.[1]
It is marketed as an easy-to-use conceptual tool with a simple interface. A well known feature in the SketchUp World is the 3D Warehouse. Users can use their Google Accounts to upload models, and then browse the 3D Warehouse for many components and models.
Some of its key features and uses include:
SketchUp Pro 7: Create, modify and share 3D models
All the intuitive modeling, visualization and collaboration features of SketchUp 7, plus exporters for a long list of 2D and 3D vector file formats. Also, generate tabular reports based on the entities in your models.
LayOut 2: Create flexible 2D presentations, quickly
Link your models to multi-page 2D presentation documents, add images, text and graphics, and share your designs as high-resolution prints, digital exports and onscreen slide shows.
Learn more about LayOut 2 »
Dynamic Components: Make smarter models with custom behaviors and attributes
Teach components to animate and scale like they do in real life. Add custom attributes that extend your models' usefulness. Build configurable components that are easy for everyone to use.
Learn more about Dynamic Components »
Style Builder: Create custom, sketchy-edge display Styles for SketchUp
Guarantee that your drawings will look totally unique by creating your own Styles. Base them on strokes you make with pens, pencils, markers or anything else.
Learn more about Style Builder »
New! SketchUp 7 just released »
Want to see a side-by-side comparison of SketchUp and SketchUp Pro? Compare
Already made the decision to get Google SketchUp Pro 7? To purchase a new license or upgrade your old one, visit our online store.
Learn more about corporate purchasing options » (50 seats or more).
It is marketed as an easy-to-use conceptual tool with a simple interface. A well known feature in the SketchUp World is the 3D Warehouse. Users can use their Google Accounts to upload models, and then browse the 3D Warehouse for many components and models.
Some of its key features and uses include:
- A "smart" drawing cursor (inference) system that allows users to draw 3D objects using a 2D screen and mouse.
- Simple massing study capability via "push-pull".
- "Follow Me," which creates 3D forms by extruding 2D surfaces along predetermined paths.
- Ability to animate camera and sun movements.
- Interoperability with Google Earth.
Google SketchUp Pro 7
Do more with your models
Google SketchUp Pro 7 is a suite of powerful features and applications for streamlining your professional 3D workflow.SketchUp Pro 7: Create, modify and share 3D models
All the intuitive modeling, visualization and collaboration features of SketchUp 7, plus exporters for a long list of 2D and 3D vector file formats. Also, generate tabular reports based on the entities in your models.
LayOut 2: Create flexible 2D presentations, quickly
Link your models to multi-page 2D presentation documents, add images, text and graphics, and share your designs as high-resolution prints, digital exports and onscreen slide shows.
Learn more about LayOut 2 »
Dynamic Components: Make smarter models with custom behaviors and attributes
Teach components to animate and scale like they do in real life. Add custom attributes that extend your models' usefulness. Build configurable components that are easy for everyone to use.
Learn more about Dynamic Components »
Style Builder: Create custom, sketchy-edge display Styles for SketchUp
Guarantee that your drawings will look totally unique by creating your own Styles. Base them on strokes you make with pens, pencils, markers or anything else.
Learn more about Style Builder »
New! SketchUp 7 just released »
Want to see a side-by-side comparison of SketchUp and SketchUp Pro? Compare
Already made the decision to get Google SketchUp Pro 7? To purchase a new license or upgrade your old one, visit our online store.
Learn more about corporate purchasing options » (50 seats or more).
