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_19c4c507ebba54cd623e1c0a704becd9/sketchup.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/sketchup/reviews) [ SketchUp ](/products/sketchup/reviews) (1,326)4.5/5 SketchUp helps architects and designers turn their ideas into reality with simple, powerful 3D modeling software. Whether your design is massive or miniature, we'll be with you every step of the way. Sketch it, share your vision, refine concepts, and bring them into the real world. Owned by Trimble Inc., an entrepreneurial company focused on leveraging technology to change how the world works, SketchUp is intuitive and interoperable. From the ability to create stunning renderings, to powerful sharing and presentation tools, it's easy to see why professionals trust SketchUp to build their ideas. Show More * * * ### 18 Discussions ### 36 Participants ### 69.0 Nps Score Already have SketchUp? ### All SketchUp Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulPinned by G2Newest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsPinned by G2Discussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Pinned by G2 Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Pinned by G2 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 • over 2 years ago More Options - [ # What is SketchUp used for? ](/discussions/what-is-sketchup-used-for) What is SketchUp used for? 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[Adri R.](https://www.g2.com/users/b869d8f1-0571-4790-8956-4af61033863a "Adri R.") • about 6 years ago More Options - [ # want to use it for free at home no company i am retired ](/discussions/26607-want-to-use-it-for-free-at-home-no-company-i-am-retired) want to use at home for own entertainment [ Architectural Rendering Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/architectural-rendering-software)[ General-Purpose CAD Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/general-purpose-cad-software)[ Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim-software)[ Sketching Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/sketching-software) [ Urban Planning and Design Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/urban-planning-and-design-software) Show More * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes 2 * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+SketchUp+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+SketchUp+Discussions+section.&title=SketchUp+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fsketchup%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=SketchUp+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fsketchup%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fsketchup%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=SketchUp+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fsketchup%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+SketchUp+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+SketchUp+Discussions+section.) 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I so want to add it to my workflow. 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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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