VR Sketch

VR Sketch by Baroque Software is an extension for SketchUp that aims to enhance the design process by incorporating virtual reality (VR) capabilities. According to the vendor, this tool is intended for use by architects, interior designers, urban planners, product designers, and real estate developers. It allows users to create, edit, and view their models in VR, providing a unique and intuitive design experience. The vendor states that VR Sketch seamlessly integrates into the existing workflow of SketchUp, making it convenient to switch between 2D and 3D design modes. It is compatible with various VR headsets, including Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Quest, Quest 2, and Quest Pro.

Key Features

Draw in VR: According to the vendor, users can create, manipulate, and transform objects in virtual reality using natural hand gestures, providing a realistic and intuitive design process.

Integrated: The vendor claims that VR Sketch seamlessly integrates into SketchUp, eliminating the need for file imports or exports. Users can directly access VR Sketch within SketchUp, allowing for a smooth transition between 2D and 3D design modes.

Real-time-sync: The vendor states that changes made in SketchUp are instantly reflected in the VR environment, enabling designers to visualize and evaluate their designs in real-time. Similarly, modifications made within VR Sketch can be synced back to SketchUp, ensuring consistency and continuity between the two platforms.

Compatible: According to the vendor, VR Sketch is compatible with a range of VR headsets, providing users with the flexibility to choose their preferred device for an immersive design experience.

Present in VR: The vendor claims that VR Sketch provides built-in navigation helper tools, allowing designers to showcase their virtual models to others. This feature aims to enhance design discussions and decision-making processes.

Multi-user: The vendor states that VR Sketch supports real-time collaboration, enabling multiple users to work on the same file simultaneously within the VR environment. This feature aims to enhance teamwork and coordination in the design process.

Intuitive Controls: According to the vendor, VR Sketch offers intuitive controls that allow users to easily navigate and interact with their models in virtual reality, providing a seamless and immersive design experience.

Precise Measurements: The vendor claims that users can accurately measure distances, angles, and dimensions within the VR environment, ensuring precise and accurate design specifications.

Material and Texture Editing: According to the vendor, VR Sketch enables designers to apply, modify, and manipulate materials and textures to their models in real-time, allowing for realistic and detailed visualizations.

Export and Share: The vendor states that designers can export their VR Sketch models to various file formats, making it easy to share their designs with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders for review and collaboration.