SketchUp Pro for Mac

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Sketchup Pro is a professional graphic design program developed by Trimble Inc. This software allows you to create and develop three-dimensional models for an array of industries, including construction, city planning, interior design, and technology. It can be used by beginners, advanced users, and professionals as it offers a comprehensive and organized user interface. Sketchup Pro is also an automated design tool; you do not need to transition your designs from 2D to 3D. The program will render the angles and shading for you, giving you more time to focus on the product’s development. 

Features

Sketchup Pro is a professional-grade 3D modeling software that can be used by all user-levels. The homepage appears bare as the majority of the window displays the modeling area. This workspace will always display your model in 3D, even if you’re viewing it from the top or its sides. As for your tools, they will be displayed on the toolbar, dialogue boxes and context menu. 

The toolbar is a complete list of tools you can use while the context menu provides a shortlist of commands and options to choose from. The dialogue box features palettes for your designs. With its orderly user-interface, beginners can create models of their own. You are also limited to working with lines and shapes. So, users without an in-depth understanding of geometric concepts can also use this program.  

Working with the templates, however, will make your designs appear hand-drawn. Sketchup’s non-photorealistic rendering will not allow you to create detailed models such as buildings and mansions. This is a setback for users that are looking to make their designs appear life-like. The purpose of limiting users to lines and shapes is to allow them to focus on the model’s appearance rather than its technical aspects; you will not be asked to provide measurements, plans, and sections. 

User-inclusive 3D modeling tool

Sketchup Pro for Windows offers an array of virtual modeling tools for PCs running on Windows 8 or Windows 10. This 3D modeling software can be used by designers of all user levels as its features are laid out on an ergonomic interface. Its variety of templates also allows all designers to create a comprehensive design in a short period of time.