SketchUp is like a good friend, reliable in a pinch
May 19, 2022
SketchUp is like a good friend, reliable in a pinch
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
SketchUp Pro
Overall Satisfaction with SketchUp
I use SketchUp for early design-phase work. It is much easier to creatively model in 3-D than other BIM software, especially when the design is frequently being changed. I also use SketchUp to create phasing diagrams, master plans, and renders. I really enjoy linking SketchUp to Enscape to really make the model come to life.
- Visualization when connected with Enscape
- Easy user interface
- Ability to edit materials
- Lots of "bug splat" crashes
- Can't always create complex geometries without plug-ins
- Only one employee can work in the model at once
- Enscape compatibility
- Materials
- Scenes
- Quickly deliver content to clients
- Team meetings around one model
- Quicker design process
SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino are COMPLETELY different programs. It's important to know the benefits of each, and how to work between all of them. SketchUp is the best to produce visually appealing graphics, however when it comes to construction documents, it is not going to give you the most accurate BIM model.
Do you think SketchUp delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with SketchUp's feature set?
Yes
Did SketchUp live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of SketchUp go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy SketchUp again?
Yes