In November 2017, SketchUp Free was released as a web-based application which replaces SketchUp Make.

A major difference between Shop and Pro is that SketchUp Shop is a web application that runs in a browser only while connected to the Internet, whereas SketchUp Pro is a downloadable application that can be used offline. interface with 3D printers, CNC routers and other shop machines) of these users. It has a feature set designed to meet the specific needs (e.g. SketchUp Shop is a version of SketchUp specifically for DIY designers, makers, and woodworkers. SketchUp Pro licensing is dual-platform and works on Windows and Mac machines. SketchUp Pro 2016 has native integration with Trimble Connect, treat 3D Warehouse models as references, a rebuilt Generate Report and now LayOut offers web-friendly reference objects as well as a new LayOut API. SketchUp Pro includes the functionality of SketchUp Make plus importers and exporters to common 2D and 3D formats, access to LayOut (2D documentation software) and Style Builder (create custom edge styles for SketchUp models). SketchUp comes in multiple editions: Editions and their characteristicsĮverything in the pro plus Building energy analysis, Daylight analysis, HVAC sizing, Thermal comfort analysis, and Carbon Emissions. A new site was provided, Extension Warehouse, hosting plugins and extensions for SketchUp. Trimble Navigation (now Trimble Inc.) acquired SketchUp from Google on Jfor an undisclosed sum. The building designs themselves are saved in SKP. Geolocation information is always stored in the KMZ file. SketchUp version 8 use under Wine has been rated ' Gold'. On September 1, 2010, SketchUp 8 was released with model geolocation with Google Maps and Building Maker integration. On November 17, 2008, SketchUp 7 was released with integration of SketchUp's Component Browser with Google 3D Warehouse, LayOut 2 and dynamic components that respond to scaling. Google SketchUp Pro 6 introduced a beta version of Google SketchUp LayOut which includes 2D vector tools and page layout tools allowing presentations to be produced without the need for a separate presentation program. On January 9, 2007, Google announced Google SketchUp 6, a free downloadable version of SketchUp, including integrated tools for uploading content to Google Earth and to the Google 3D Warehouse. Google acquired Software on March 14, 2006, attracted by Software's work developing a plugin for Google Earth. This C-130 Hercules model was made in SketchUp and rendered with Kerkythea. Many different 3D and 2D exporters are available in SketchUp for uses such as rendering.

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