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- The SketchUp modeling tool is available for both Windows and Mac computers.
- SketchUp currently offers 3 versions to choose from — each with different tools:
- SketchUp for Web is a free web-based version suitable for light duty modeling. It's similar to the desktop version (SketchUp Pro), but the interface is somewhat different and the capabilities are significantly limited.
- SketchUp Pro is the current version of the desktop application that you're likely familiar with. It has a very robust 3D model environment (SketchUp) as well as 2D documentation tool (Layout). While a lightweight version of this tool was free in the past, there is no longer a free version available.
- SketchUp Studio is the high-end offering that adds energy, daylighting, and thermal comfort tools as well as carbon emissions to the mix. An educational license is available for this version.
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- You can sign up to use the free web version of SketchUp here:
- While this version is similar to the desktop version (SketchUp Pro), the interface is somewhat different and the capabilities are significantly limited. If you'll be doing significant design work, you'll probably want to use SketchUp Pro instead.
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- You can get a free 30-day trial for all of the tools in SketchUp Studio here:
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- Trimble offers an education subscription for students and teachers to all of the software in SketchUp Studio for $55.00 per year.
- You can purchase a 1-Year student license for SketchUp Studio from the Creation Engine website here:
