SketchUp is a 3D modeling solution designed for professionals, comprised of various utilities, such as a layout designer, a style builder for customizing models, or a powerful editor.
The GUI is very intuitive in a manner that even a novice user would be able to use it, despite not having the knowledge to edit and create 3D objects. The Actions Menu has well-crafted icons that are very descriptive, but the interface could've had a more modern color theme. The actual color scheme reminds of early 2000s.
The features, as I said in the beginning, are very well represented. First of all, with the built-in editor users can design 3D objects from scratch, customize models with different styles, or combine 3D models.
The program supports the import of data from DS, DWG, KMZ, JPG, PNG, PSD, TIF, TGA, and other file formats. With the DWG import into LayOut, users can take advantage of DWG libraries, and find illustrations that are already scaled to paper size.
Moreover, now it's easier to embed projects with more useful information, such as price, URL, size, or type thanks to the advanced attribute feature.
Also, you can now generate reports that aggregate component data, so you can create detailed estimates or reports about sum parts and quantities for cultists.
In conclusion, SketchUp is a complete 3D modeling program that has a highly intuitive layout, thousands of 3D models and descriptive toolbars. It lacks more architectural options like a wall tool, it's not built for users who have no 3D knowledge, has a high memory usage and it seems a bit too pricey even though it's a professional tool.
v15.3 [Feb 5, 2015]
General Fixes:
Fixed an issue where the Dynamic Components and Classified badges were not always visible for online models in the Components browser.
Fixed an issue where the Component browser was showing an older model version than when downloading the component in a browser.
Fixed an issue where a Rotated Rectangle would incorrectly rotate when entering a length/width without an angle.
Changed the SketchUp Pro title bar to show trial days remaining when in a trial.
Windows: fixed an issue where thumbnails of SketchUp models were not visible in Windows Explorer on some machines.
Windows: fixed an issue where links on the Learn tab of the Welcome dialog wouldn’t open in a user’s default browser.
Mac: fixed an issue on Yosemite where month abbreviations did not fit in the Shadows dialog.
Mac: fixed an issue where Ruby tool icons could turn into an icon of a green zombie when the Ruby extension was removed or disabled.
Localization: various fixes for incorrect translations and truncated translations.
Stability Improvements:
Fixed a crash with the Push/Pull tool when using the VCB after pushing a face up twice, selecting undo, and then selecting the face.
Fixed a crash with the Push/Pull tool in a particular case when double clicking to repeat an operation and using the VCB.
Fixed a crash with the Offset tool when using the VCB after offsetting certain faces.
Fixed a crash that could occur in the Move tool when toggling on auto-fold during a copy.
Fixed a crash when exporting certain models with text to an animation.
Fixed a crash when exporting certain models with different style changes between scenes to an animation.
Fixed a crash when drawing lines connecting vertices in extremely large geometry.
Mac: fixed a crash when using Outliner to drag a component into another component which has subcomponents and is not yet expanded.
Mac: fixed a crash when switching to another application during an animation export.
Windows: fixed a crash that could occur on some machines when using Windows Explorer to view SketchUp models.
Windows: fixed a crash that could occur in certain complex models when exporting to .3ds, .obj, .xsi, or vrml file types.
Windows: fixed a crash when inserting certain components, undoing the insert, and pressing Escape while trying to drag/drop the component again.
Exporter and Importer Improvements:
IFC: added the ability to export transparent materials.
IFC: added the ability to export geometry that was classified as IfcSite, IfcBuilding, or IfcBuildingStorey.
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