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SketchUp Features
What are the features of SketchUp?
Design
- Drawing
- Modeling
- Visualize
Edit
- Push/Pull
- Views
Library
- Objects
- Materials
Rendering
- Textures
- Shading
- Lighting
- Exterior Rendering
- Aerial Rendering
- Atmospheric rendering
Integrations
- BIM Integration
- 3D Rendering Integration
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Design
Visualizing | Based on 297 SketchUp reviews. Design your project in 3D | 89% (Based on 297 reviews) | |
Rendering | Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. This feature was mentioned in 295 SketchUp reviews. | 78% (Based on 295 reviews) | |
Drawing | Ability to create 2D and 3D drawings of your structure. 296 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 296 reviews) | |
Sequence Steps | As reported in 271 SketchUp reviews. Create and animate the sequences of steps, materials and building crews needed to construct your building. | 79% (Based on 271 reviews) | |
Dynamic Updating | Based on 220 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to create relationships between objects so design changes are dynamically updated | 76% (Based on 220 reviews) | |
Sculpting | Create realistic models of characters and objects. 261 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 68% (Based on 261 reviews) | |
Topology | Ability to add detail to the surface of 3D models. This feature was mentioned in 262 SketchUp reviews. | 68% (Based on 262 reviews) | |
Drawing | Based on 265 SketchUp reviews. Create linework with a variety of different tools. | 82% (Based on 265 reviews) | |
Brush Variety | Provide a vast amount of brushes for users to paint with. This feature was mentioned in 258 SketchUp reviews. | 64% (Based on 258 reviews) | |
Effects | Add lighting, colors, shading and more to 3D models. This feature was mentioned in 258 SketchUp reviews. | 69% (Based on 258 reviews) | |
Drawing | Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. This feature was mentioned in 303 SketchUp reviews. | 87% (Based on 303 reviews) | |
Modeling | Create realistic 3D models of your design 304 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 304 reviews) | |
Visualize | Design your structure in 3D. 304 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 304 reviews) | |
Rendering | Based on 291 SketchUp reviews. Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. | 77% (Based on 291 reviews) | |
3D Modeling | Create three-dimensional models of buildings and structures. This feature was mentioned in 159 SketchUp reviews. | 90% (Based on 159 reviews) | |
3D Rendering | As reported in 159 SketchUp reviews. Place your model in a fully-realized 3D environment. | 79% (Based on 159 reviews) | |
2D Modeling | Based on 148 SketchUp reviews. Create two-dimensional models and drawings of urban environments | 75% (Based on 148 reviews) | |
Editing | Based on 157 SketchUp reviews. Edit your design with functions like erase, trim, undo and more. | 80% (Based on 157 reviews) |
Collaboration
Multi User | Based on 222 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to save and share work in one project | 68% (Based on 222 reviews) | |
File Import/Export | As reported in 293 SketchUp reviews. Ability to import and export 2D and 3D files to the platform so your team can update designs and collaborate as needed. | 83% (Based on 293 reviews) | |
Annotating | Based on 269 SketchUp reviews. Add keynotes, tags, dimensions and more to your document. | 71% (Based on 269 reviews) | |
Document Storage | As reported in 259 SketchUp reviews. Store various types of documents within this platform. | 75% (Based on 259 reviews) | |
Annotate | As reported in 263 SketchUp reviews. Annotate your designs with various notes and tags. | 74% (Based on 263 reviews) | |
Documentation | Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models. This feature was mentioned in 262 SketchUp reviews. | 75% (Based on 262 reviews) | |
Data Extract | Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties. 241 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 73% (Based on 241 reviews) |
Construction
Fabrication | Ability to create models of various systems that need to be integrated into the structure. This feature was mentioned in 239 SketchUp reviews. | 75% (Based on 239 reviews) | |
Clash Detection | Based on 216 SketchUp reviews. Ability to detect clashing elements, such as electrical conduit or ductwork that run into a beam. | 66% (Based on 216 reviews) | |
Grading | Allows users to utilize grading tools to design finished ground surfaces This feature was mentioned in 200 SketchUp reviews. | 67% (Based on 200 reviews) | |
Earthwork | As reported in 189 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to calculate cut and fill earthwork quantities between two surfaces. | 65% (Based on 189 reviews) |
Move
Animate | Turn 3D models into moving graphics. This feature was mentioned in 258 SketchUp reviews. | 65% (Based on 258 reviews) | |
Render | Place your model in a fully-realized 3D environment. This feature was mentioned in 259 SketchUp reviews. | 74% (Based on 259 reviews) | |
Views | Based on 262 SketchUp reviews. View your object from any different angle. | 84% (Based on 262 reviews) |
Store & Manage
Pipeline | Based on 245 SketchUp reviews. Import and export files in a variety of different formats/ | 66% (Based on 245 reviews) | |
Controls | As reported in 253 SketchUp reviews. Toggle between two different models within the platform. | 75% (Based on 253 reviews) | |
Template library | Ability to choose from a library of preexisting templates and upload your own. 252 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 252 reviews) |
Edit
File Import | As reported in 294 SketchUp reviews. Import and export files in a number of different formats. | 81% (Based on 294 reviews) | |
Push/Pull | Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape. This feature was mentioned in 302 SketchUp reviews. | 91% (Based on 302 reviews) | |
Views | Based on 301 SketchUp reviews. View your model from any angle while you design and edit. | 88% (Based on 301 reviews) | |
Grips | Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry. 288 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 288 reviews) |
Plan
Documentation | Generate plans for your urban design process. 145 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 73% (Based on 145 reviews) | |
Sequence | Based on 142 SketchUp reviews. Create and animate steps, materials, and crews needed to build your structure. | 73% (Based on 142 reviews) | |
Annotate | Add tags and notes to any model you create. 139 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 65% (Based on 139 reviews) | |
Collaborate | As reported in 134 SketchUp reviews. Ability for multiple users to collaborate on one design. | 69% (Based on 134 reviews) |
Analysis
Sustainability | Based on 133 SketchUp reviews. Enter projected electrical and energy consumption to calculate water use and refuse generation rates | 72% (Based on 133 reviews) | |
Movement | Keep track of movement engineering information such as vehicle and cycle parking spaces, parking requirements and trip generation. 134 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 74% (Based on 134 reviews) |
Library
Objects | Provides users with a library of objects to place within your architecural design. 454 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 454 reviews) | |
Materials | Provides users with a library of premade materials to place within your archietcural design. This feature was mentioned in 460 SketchUp reviews. | 74% (Based on 460 reviews) |
Rendering
Textures | As reported in 450 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to render image and procedural textures. | 73% (Based on 450 reviews) | |
Shading | Allows users to create different shade renderings on materials. This feature was mentioned in 446 SketchUp reviews. | 76% (Based on 446 reviews) | |
Lighting | Allows users to render environmental lights, sky models, and artificial light areas. This feature was mentioned in 442 SketchUp reviews. | 69% (Based on 442 reviews) | |
Exterior Rendering | Based on 432 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to render exterior objects around the architecture such as foliage, streets, and people. | 74% (Based on 432 reviews) | |
Aerial Rendering | Allows users to render aerial views. 408 reviewers of SketchUp have provided feedback on this feature. | 73% (Based on 408 reviews) | |
Atmospheric rendering | Based on 392 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to render atmospheric effects such as rain and snow. | 65% (Based on 392 reviews) |
Integrations
BIM Integration | Allows users to integrate with building design and building information modeling (BIM) software. This feature was mentioned in 366 SketchUp reviews. | 64% (Based on 366 reviews) | |
3D Rendering Integration | As reported in 419 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to integrate with other 3D rendering software. | 79% (Based on 419 reviews) |
Generative AI
AI Text-to-Image | Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 244 SketchUp reviews. | 61% (Based on 244 reviews) | |
AI Text-to-3D | Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 243 SketchUp reviews. | 62% (Based on 243 reviews) | |
AI Text Generation | As reported in 117 SketchUp reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. | 63% (Based on 117 reviews) | |
AI Text Summarization | Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 117 SketchUp reviews. | 62% (Based on 117 reviews) | |
AI Text-to-3D | As reported in 118 SketchUp reviews. Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. | 64% (Based on 118 reviews) | |
AI Text-to-3D | Based on 238 SketchUp reviews. Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. | 62% (Based on 238 reviews) |
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