

SketchUp has several features that use the web, and to make the most of those you need to set up and use a Google account. Note that if you are using SketchUp for a commercial purpose, you need to use “SketchUp Pro” to meet the terms of the agreement. You need to enter your e-mail address and agree to the license terms to download. If you’re brand new to SketchUp, stick with “SketchUp Make” until you know your way around. If you’ve already decided you need the advanced features of “SketchUp Pro” you can also download that version and you will have 8 hours to try it out before committing to a purchase. To get the software, go to and click on download, or go to the products menu and select “SketchUp Make”. If you only want SketchUp Make, you no longer need to download and install a trial version of SketchUp Pro first. One of the good things about the release of SketchUp 2014 is that confusion has been eliminated. With the transition in ownership from Google to Trimble Navigation, came a confusing situation regarding the download process. If you decide the free version does everything you need, you can continue using a great tool that costs you nothing. If you get the hang of it and find out you need the features of SketchUp Pro, the cost is very reasonable compared to other computer design programs.
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My SketchUp books and classes are geared to using the free version, and one of the best thingss about SketchUp is that you can learn how to use the software without making any financial investment.

Select “Personal Projects” to download the free version of SketchUp, “SketchUp Make”
