[ SketchUp Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) [ SketchUp Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) # SketchUp Features ##### ## Design (18) Visualizing Design your project in 3D Rendering Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. Drawing Ability to create 2D and 3D drawings of your structure. Sequence Steps Create and animate the sequences of steps, materials and building crews needed to construct your building. Dynamic Updating Allows users to create relationships between objects so design changes are dynamically updated Sculpting Create realistic models of characters and objects. Topology Ability to add detail to the surface of 3D models. Drawing Create linework with a variety of different tools. Brush Variety Provide a vast amount of brushes for users to paint with. Effects Add lighting, colors, shading and more to 3D models. Drawing Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. Modeling Create realistic 3D models of your design Visualize Design your structure in 3D. Rendering Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. 3D Modeling Create three-dimensional models of buildings and structures. 3D Rendering Place your model in a fully-realized 3D environment. 2D Modeling Create two-dimensional models and drawings of urban environments Editing Edit your design with functions like erase, trim, undo and more. Show More ##### ## Collaboration (7) Multi User Allows users to save and share work in one project File Import/Export Ability to import and export 2D and 3D files to the platform so your team can update designs and collaborate as needed. Annotating Add keynotes, tags, dimensions and more to your document. Document Storage Store various types of documents within this platform. Annotate Annotate your designs with various notes and tags. Documentation Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models. Data Extract Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties. Show More ##### ## Construction (4) Fabrication Ability to create models of various systems that need to be integrated into the structure. Clash Detection Ability to detect clashing elements, such as electrical conduit or ductwork that run into a beam. Grading Allows users to utilize grading tools to design finished ground surfaces Earthwork Allows users to calculate cut and fill earthwork quantities between two surfaces. Show More ##### ## Move (3) Animate Turn 3D models into moving graphics. Render Place your model in a fully-realized 3D environment. Views View your object from any different angle. Show More ##### ## Store & Manage (3) Pipeline Import and export files in a variety of different formats/ Controls Toggle between two different models within the platform. Template library Ability to choose from a library of preexisting templates and upload your own. Show More ##### ## Edit (4) File Import Import and export files in a number of different formats. Push/Pull Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape. Views View your model from any angle while you design and edit. Grips Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry. Show More ##### ## Plan (4) Documentation Generate plans for your urban design process. Sequence Create and animate steps, materials, and crews needed to build your structure. Annotate Add tags and notes to any model you create. Collaborate Ability for multiple users to collaborate on one design. Show More ##### ## Analysis (2) Sustainability Enter projected electrical and energy consumption to calculate water use and refuse generation rates Movement Keep track of movement engineering information such as vehicle and cycle parking spaces, parking requirements and trip generation. Show More ##### ## Library (2) Objects Provides users with a library of objects to place within your architecural design. Materials Provides users with a library of premade materials to place within your archietcural design. Show More ##### ## Rendering (6) Textures Allows users to render image and procedural textures. Shading Allows users to create different shade renderings on materials. Lighting Allows users to render environmental lights, sky models, and artificial light areas. Exterior Rendering Allows users to render exterior objects around the architecture such as foliage, streets, and people. Aerial Rendering Allows users to render aerial views. Atmospheric rendering Allows users to render atmospheric effects such as rain and snow. Show More ##### ## Integrations (2) BIM Integration Allows users to integrate with building design and building information modeling (BIM) software. 3D Rendering Integration Allows users to integrate with other 3D rendering software. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (6) AI Text-to-Image Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. AI Text-to-3D Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text-to-3D Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. AI Text-to-3D Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. Show More ##### ## Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling (2) Role-Based Access Provide role/permission controls for secure collaboration across project teams Centralized Data Management Store, manage, and share all design, documentation, and project data in one unified environment Show More ##### ## Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling (2) Lifecycle Cost Tracking Track and forecast costs across the building lifecycle, from design to construction and beyond Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation Generate accurate material takeoffs, project cost estimates, and budgeting reports Show More ##### ## Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling (6) Clash Detection Detect and resolve conflicts between electrical systems and other building components Electrical System Modeling Provide tools for designing and modeling electrical systems (power distribution, wiring, panels) MEP Coordination Support seamless integration of electrical systems with mechanical and plumbing (MEP) designs Load Calculation & Analysis Offer simulation tools for electrical load analysis, capacity planning, and fault detection Interoperability with BIM & CAD Integrate electrical models with BIM and CAD platforms for holistic project collaboration Circuit Design Integration Enable integration with circuit design tools for detailed schematics and layout coordination Show More [ ![Higharc](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/59a2078f674716a036f1017a2dd2c94a/higharc.svg "Higharc") Sponsored Higharc 4.8/5 (41) Visit Website ](javascript:void(0)) ## 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