1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling) 4. [SketchUp Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_da4b74e7cadc894ef1584e2614b83791/sketchup.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/sketchup/reviews) [ SketchUp ](/products/sketchup/reviews) (1,326)4.5/5 Trimble is a global technology company founded in 1978 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, Trimble connects the physical and digital worlds to transform the ways work gets done. Through relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling, and data analytics, Trimble powers essential industries including construction, geospatial, and transportation. Whether helping customers build infrastructure, optimize global supply chains, or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront of driving productivity and progress. Trimble SketchUp provides a comprehensive 3D design ecosystem starting with its highly intuitive 3D modeling app, empowering professionals to create and communicate in 3D quickly and accurately. 3D output transitions seamlessly into detailed, precise 2D documentation, allowing designers to combine 2D and 3D graphics into impactful presentations and comprehensive construction drawing sets. Speed up the design process with access to 3D Warehouse, a massive searchable library of pre-built models, while SketchUp AI introduces intelligent tools for rapid rendering and geometry creation to instantly turn basic concepts into client-ready deliverables. SketchUp also offers advanced tools for working with point clouds and Revit files efficiently, plus photorealistic rendering with V-Ray, and more. What's Included\* \> Professional 3D modeling applications for Desktop, iPad, and Web \> Desktop publishing tools for professional documentation \> The world's largest free 3D library of pre-built models \> Site-specific climate insights, environmental analysis, and design recommendations \> Plugin library to customize and augment SketchUp capabilities \> Geolocation of models to import satellite imagery, terrain, and surrounding context \> Cloud storage to manage and share project files in 2D and 3D \> AI-powered image and 3D geometry creation \> Advanced interoperability with native Revit files \> Import, view, and model directly on point cloud data within SketchUp \> Advanced photorealistic rendering, includes ray tracing and artificial lighting with V-Ray SketchUp enables unmatched creative flow with precision, making it the best tool for creating, developing, and communicating your design solutions. It solves critical workflow barriers by ensuring users never have to compromise creativity for accuracy—or wrestle with the budgetary, time, and quality deficits that result from navigating between disjointed programs. By providing this integrated, intuitive ecosystem, SketchUp removes technical barriers and enables unlimited creative freedom, effective communication, and seamless collaboration. \*Dependent on subscription tier Show More * * * ### 20 Discussions ### 38 Participants ### 69.0 Nps Score Already have SketchUp? ### All SketchUp Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsCommon QuestionsDiscussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Common Questions Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Common Questions Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • almost 3 years ago More Options - [ # What is SketchUp used for? ](/discussions/what-is-sketchup-used-for) What is SketchUp used for? 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This needs to be easier. ](/discussions/building-the-site-is-a-pain-but-is-critical-this-needs-to-be-easier) I'm probably missing something but please point me to something that allows my to build site geometry as easy as I can build orthogonal geometry for buildings. I understand the degree of difficulty jumps up exponentially but still. 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[Dawn M.](https://www.g2.com/users/542ad938-8c75-4525-9562-d59122c5bab0 "Dawn M.") • almost 5 years ago Freelance Designer | Interior Designer | Artist | Sales Results | Global Development | Effective Environments | Dog Lover | Cooking | World Traveler Freelance Designer | Interior Designer | Artist | Sales Results | Global Development | Effective Environments | Dog Lover | Cooking | World Traveler More Options - [ # What is next? ](/discussions/what-is-next-d4049eff-b5d6-487f-b730-0c3f2631ae44) Is there a Sketch-up 2.0 coming, and if so, what will the new features do? 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This makes bringing topo lines from CAD into Sketchup for modeling very difficult. 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