SketchUp Make 2017 for Windows

User Reviews

• Sketchup make will not load

  SonexguyMarch 27, 2017

  Pros

  Free? otherwise none.

  Cons

  Unable to get a working copy.

  Summary

  While running the install I get "Thumbsup.dll failed to register". The three options are cancel, retry, ignore. Cancel removes the program, retry does nothing, ignore completes the installation but when you try to load it fails. I am running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1, 8Gb RAM, Radon HD 6600 series graphics card.

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• Very hard to use

  Mark5811June 20, 2016

  Pros

  none, none, none

  Cons

  previous versions used to be somewhat intuitive. Now it is almost impossible to do the simplest drawings with the correct dimensions

  Summary

  wouldn't use

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• Circles are Polygons and cropping shapes is a nightmare

  December 5, 2015

  Pros

  Lots of community help and addons.

  Cons

  Sketchup does not allow you to draw actual circles. You can draw square things like houses easily, but if you try to draw a shark you'll be in real trouble. When you put a rectangle through a complex object and try to delete half of it to crop shapes, you will see there are now thousands of loose strands that can take hours to manually remove. This makes the software nearly useless.

  Summary

  I haven't tried any other software, but I do not think anyone should choose Sketchup unless their images are circle-free. Massive 3d printing errors all the time.

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• Worthless program

  ryspredatorJuly 19, 2015

  Pros

  Nothing at all.

  Cons

  Does everything I DONT want it to do.

  Summary

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• Great product -- until Google sold it

  EllisBellJune 1, 2015

  Pros

  I learned 3D on Sketch-Up back when Sketch-Up was Google freeware. It doesn't have anywhere near the power of Blender, but it's a lot easier for a newbie to use. If you wanted all the bells and whistles, you can lay out $500 for Google's pro version, but I didn't find that necessary

  Cons

  Trimble has eliminated the freeware version. What Trimble calls "free" should actually be described as a trial version because it's only good for 30 days. If you want to get some hands-on 3D experience, there's no reason not to give the trial version a spin-through, but although Sketch-up is a convenient, easy-to-use product,it's in no way worth $500!

  Summary

  For serious 3D modeling with genuine freeware, use the open-source Blender. You won't be dependent on Trimble, with the risk that they could discontinue Sketch-Up or increase the price, leaving you with unusable files and a lot of work gone down the tube. Blender has a much steeper learning curve and it's interface is quite unconventional, but once you get into it you've got a 3D IDE that's going to last you a lifetime.

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• NOT FREE - 30 Day Use only.

  April 12, 2015

  Pros

  Its does what it says

  Cons

  I don't need a yearly service or $500+ cost to do my few projects.

  Summary

  Need to change this to "Free to Try" BECAUSE ITS NOT FREE as Shown !

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• Incompatible w/ Vista

  shawn.lawrenceFebruary 28, 2015

  Pros

  Prior to reformatting, I had the older version of Google Sketchup and it worked great.

  Cons

  I thought I would just jump online and download the latest version of Sketchup after reformatting. However, even though I specify that I'm searching for a version of the program that will run on Vista, after the download and file extraction, the install fails because it requires Windows 7 to operate. Can't seem to find an older version which would be nice.

  Summary

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• Not as functional as it should be

  tsdrumsNovember 29, 2014

  Pros

  - Low cost for 3D modeling software - Easy to learn

  Cons

  - Crashes too often - Limited functionality (can't fillet or chamfer) - Not intuitive enough for experienced draftsmen

  Summary

  This program might seem great for beginners, but anyone with prior 3D modeling experience will feel annoyed with its limited capabilities. There is no way to directly fillet or chamfer an edge and it crashes often. This program seems to fit the hobbyist's needs rather than the professional's or student's needs as there are far superior programs available. Autodesk software like AutoCAD, Inventor, Maya, and Fusion 360 are all far superior (professionals usually have access through employers since the licences are expensive and students can get free educational licences). Sketchup is under-developed and inadequate for detailed work.

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• Ambition: Aim low, you'll never miss!

  michael_torontoNovember 11, 2014

  Pros

  Easy to draw a box, easy to dimension.

  Cons

  Impossible to change dimensions, or set the scale of the drawing. Not intuitive at all past drawing a box, massive collapse in usability in what should be a basic function of any CAD system. I have no idea how anyone could possibly provide a positive rating for this program.

  Summary

  Impossible to use for any engineer who cares about accuracy - simplest functions missing or not intuitive at all.

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• Good for Kids... It's a modern generation "paint"

  Daniel_PVSeptember 11, 2014

  Pros

  Easy to use, can be fun to use in the first hours.

  Cons

  Not intended for professional use. Plugin Skelion is terrible... very slow, freezing all the time...also the doesnt interact with other apps like Pvsyst like they say in the website... Terrible!

  Summary

  Its nice and easy to try... could be fun for kids or people trying to design something with less effort. for professionals its near zero... too much bugs, innacurate, slow (even with super cpu).

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