SketchUp Reviews

The best 3D App for Non Engineers

Pros:

I've been using SketchUp for at least 6 years, and it is the best 3D software where I can design and prototype products like pieces of furniture and home decor. As a designer, this software empowers you to create amazing 3D objects.

Cons:

Maybe it is getting old, but other new software as gaining more relevance because they are most close to the latest trends.

SketchUp has its place in the design process

Comments: SketchUp has great benefits in the Arch Design word, figuring those out and utilizing them with other programs is key.

Pros:

I enjoy the quickness of being able to develop a building concept for the exterior with regards to the shape and material

Cons:

Doing a full building design can be done but it is a laborious process.

Needs fixes!

Comments: Not bad, needs improvement. Once all the fixes are done, will be okay.

Pros:

Not complicated for simple drawings. Not too expensive.

Cons:

It does not save your color changes in paint. If you create anything in that group it will be lost. You can be working on a drawing and you will get logged off and all your changes are lost.

Imagination to virtual reality

Comments: overall good experience and user friendly

Pros:

Easy to use and user-friendly for beginner

Cons:

costly for small-scale firms and individuals.

Draft and easy 3D models of your ideas

Pros:

It is easy to learn, free to download (2017 version) and it can help you easily visualize your project.

Cons:

It is not very precise and it can sometimes be very frustrating to draw complex geometries, it takes some plugins to do it.

easiest 3d modeling software

Comments: for a period of time while I was studying architecture , I didn't have much time to learn rendering professionally , I was short on money and my computer wasn't that strong , sketch up helped me go through that time , providing me with basic renders I needed .

Pros:

in my opinion the most likable aspect of SketchUp is how easy it is to work with . although i took a course to learn how to work with the software ,it wasn't necessary . you can easily learn the software by browsing through YouTube or other free videos .

Cons:

as easy as it is to work with sketch up it doesn't give you a very realistic render. for better and more detailed pictures you either should use another software or improve the renders by using photoshop.

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Comments: Overall it is a good program. If studied a little more I could've been able to master it.

Pros:

That O was able to draw on my iPad with ease.

Cons:

It wasn’t too user friendly, it would sometimes draw a line where I didn't want it to. Some of the user tools are hidden and you need to really look for it.

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Comments: It is a fun, easy to use and versatile program that is the perfect application for my profession.

Pros:

It is user friendly, efficient and has a lot of different tools. Having used it for more than 5 years I've become proficient and are able to create interior design layouts with ease and efficiency.

Cons:

It sometimes freezes when using it on Mac. I'm not sure how the experience differs on Microsoft but it can be frustrating when the program freezes on Mac (this would also depend of course on the spec of your computer)

Great for Quick Renderings for Presentation

Comments: Been using this product for 8 years now and it's always my go to for quick renderings.

Pros:

It is quick to mock up to scale drawings. Easy to add color and use extensions to create realistic renderings. I've been trying out the new AI feature for renderings and working well.

Cons:

How everything is a different plane and it doesn't work in complete forms like other programs. Makes editing a drawing difficult if you don't draw it completely right the first time.

Great for anyone wanting to get involded in 3D modelling

Comments: Great for both simple and complex 3D modeling.

Pros:

Sketchup is one of the more simple 3D modeling software programs, making it easy for beginners and advanced 3D modelers to use.

Cons:

There are tonnes of plug-ins for SketchUp, and it would be great if there were more educational videos on how to use each tool.

sketcuo review after 9 years of experience

Comments: overall experience is really joyfull, especially that I can design and manipulate my designs as I wish and edite and model it to real views with render feature and the extensions function that reallyhas a great impact on the speed of work on the software.

Pros:

what I mostly like about sketchup is the friendly user interface use of it, I can design and model any types of shapes, homes, cities ,... I like how I can export and import many different formats of files.

Cons:

the least I like about sketchup is that it requires high resolution cards and high performance processors while rendering.

Amazing for CAD work

Comments: Love it, easy to use, cost effective and presents your plans and ideas beautifully.

Pros:

Very intuitive platform with a fast learning curve. The extensive library of components makes it easy to create realistic environments and it was great for designing point of sale.

Cons:

They recently moved the free version to web only which is glitchy unfortunately. Much more stable on desktop.

SketchUp

Comments: My overall experience was really Good. its very basic and friendly 3d software for all beginners.

Pros:

The Geolocation Features are too Good and Not too expensive.

Cons:

Very limited sketchup library and sometimes im facing little difficulty to adjusting materials.

great for creating floor plans

Comments: as a whole it is a complete program that allows you to do many things such as the floor plan of homes or the 3D creation of objects, it allows you to do many as well as the most complex

Pros:

I used this software to create the pantry for my home as well as other projects and I found it very good, easy to use, intuitive and quite complete.

Cons:

graphics a little old that would need a radical update, too basic in the graphics

Quick to use modelling software

Comments: Provides us with an easy way to build 3D models for use in calculation.

Pros:

It is quick to build a model and easy to learn in the first instance. It has a scripting language and ability to add custom attributes which means it can be used for multiple tasks.

Cons:

Slow for big models with lots of polygons, clipping when distant from origin. The scripts can be slow to run.

Easy to use!

Pros:

It is a very straight forward program. You can model up ideas very quickly with limited knowledge. Great for showing ideas to clients.

Cons:

It tends to freeze with larger models and some of the plugins are behind compared to programmes like Rhino. It could implement 2D drawing more.

Fast and easy to model, amazing library

Pros:

one of the main reasons i use sketch up is their warehouse of library, one of the most detailed and variant libraries i have seen in a software, very good for furniture regarding commercial projects and residential

Cons:

that lines and surfaces are seperate, it makes modelling and editing harder to handle especially when selecting or moving surfaces

Very easy and powerful

Comments: I use SketchUp for planning server rooms and for some home projects and I like it.

Pros:

I like that with SketchUp it is easy to draw all that you need. SketchUp is very easy to learn and new users very quickly start to use it. I also like it user-friendly interface.

Cons:

It may has performance issues for very complex models and some users miss advanced rendering capabilities, but for me it is enough, because I use it mainly for floor plans.

Not What I Expected

Pros:

The online tutorials have been helpful but also take a lot of time to explore.

Cons:

This tool is very complicated to use. You need a class in 3D design to be adept at navigating the tools.

You can sketch almost anything

Pros:

What I love about SketchUp is the fact it's not limited to 3d buildings. You can draw and create anything that you want and have a visual and practical idea of how it would look like or what measures needed to take

Cons:

I wish the rendering was a bit more high scale.

The Usefulness and Effectiveness of SketchUp

Comments: My overall experience with SketchUp is great. It helps me improve my skills and knowledge about construction and designing field. I am able to design houses, booth, furniture and etc. From beginner up to now that I am fluent in using this software app, Sketchup is the best app for me and I recommend it to all users who are in construction and architectural field. What is best with sketchup is you can you use it as your hobby too if you're interested in designing houses or other this app is for you. 100% effective and useful.

Pros:

The most impactful to me is the User Interface (UI) it is very user friendly and easy to use. From beginner up to expert can use this product. The features are very helpful like the drafting I can pause and continue my work whenever I want while securing the designs I made. All tools are present , the perspective views and designing tools. The subscription plans are affordable.

Cons:

For me, the cons are the third party sometimes it bring hassle for users as it is not the applicable third party app for us. Third party apps are not recommended sometimes and it needs improvement.

A simple yet powerful software

Pros:

Easier than other software, I was able to make a house floor plan with detail and ease un a few hours.

Cons:

Importing libraries/objects was a bit tricky at first.

The easiest and user friendly software for students, professionals and on construction sites.

Pros:

Real-time visualization SketchUp's real-time rendering capabilities allow users to visualize their models in real time, making it easier to see how a design will look in different lighting conditions, textures, and environments. This helps users to make informed design decisions and create realistic presentations.

Cons:

everything is the best software in the market.

My favorite program for drawing 3D diagrams clearly and quickly

Comments: In all, my experience with it lasted for more than two years and I am very happy to use it throughout this period

Pros:

Ease of dealing with it, which makes learning it can be done individually without the help of a specialist, using it in drawing and designing kitchens and apartments quickly so that I can deal with customers comprehensively faster and get their modifications immediately

Cons:

The sample menu needs some updates to keep up with modern interior design codes

Tested out briefly and was very impressed - will return when I have a use case

Comments: Tested out briefly with a view to using for product design as a maker. Right now I don't have a use case but have seen enough to know I'll definitely try again when I have a solid need.

Pros:

Super easy to use and satisfying, with potential to be very powerful

Cons:

The free version lacks features, and sometimes leaves one wanting more