Sketchup...is it still free...?

[Nickp]

After many/lots/crumbled pencil and paper sketches for laying out the shop and for a design for a cabinet/assembly/outfeed for the 4100, I'm beginning to see the advantages for Sketchup. Yes...I'm headed for the dark side...

As I searched for a download of Sketchup I am left with the impression that it is not free any longer. Or you get a free trial and in the middle of using it, I get an upgrade message of sorts. There also seems to be older versions (that ask you for an upgrade) and newer versions...

Yes...I am a bit confused and all of a sudden lost...

The question for you guys that use Sketchup, where do I go to download a copy that resides on my 'puter ...?

[Stick486]

check your flash drive....

[Nickp]

check your flash drive....

Nope...didn't work...your version still tries to go out and upgrade to PRO or Make...

...and getting past that, the 3D warehouse is not available unless you upgrade...

...got any Sketchup users out there...?

[Cherryville Chuck]

My 2015 still works even though it wants to know if I want to upgrade. I tried to learn it for a while but I didn't keep at it and forgot most of what I had learned.

[Stick486]

My 2015 still works even though it wants to know if I want to upgrade.

maybe there's hope...

[Nickp]

My 2015 still works even though it wants to know if I want to upgrade. I tried to learn it for a while but I didn't keep at it and forgot most of what I had learned.

Yes...but no access to 3D Warehouse for prepared objects and shapes. So all it lets you make is squares, rectangles, circles, etc...

[Cherryville Chuck]

I think most of those ready made object files are for a price whether it be electrical, plumbing, wiring, mechanical construction, or what have you.

[Herb Stoops]

Nick ,is this enough free drafting programs, Lots more out there.
Herb

https://www.smartdraw.com/floor-plan/dr ... 44469d52fa

https://www.roomsketcher.com/floor-plan ... fps-us-002

https://www.lifewire.com/top-free-cad-packages-485330

https://sketch.io/sketchpad/?

https://techyhost.com/free-drafting-software/

https://www.sculpteo.com/en/3d-learning ... selection/

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffnt&q=Free+d ... ram&ia=web

[Nickp]

Nick ,is this enough free drafting programs, Lots more out there.
Herb

https://www.smartdraw.com/floor-plan/dr ... 44469d52fa

https://www.roomsketcher.com/floor-plan ... fps-us-002

https://www.lifewire.com/top-free-cad-packages-485330

https://sketch.io/sketchpad/?

https://techyhost.com/free-drafting-software/

https://www.sculpteo.com/en/3d-learning ... selection/

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffnt&q=Free+d ... ram&ia=web

Thank you, Herb...that'll keep me busy for a while...

[Stick486]

how about a 2D library???

found this...
Free 3D design Software

[Stick486]

Still More.....

[Herb Stoops]

I am glad you brought this up, Nick, I didn't know there were so many either.
HErb

[smitty10101]

"Sketchup for dummies" book

http://www.geometrija.matf.bg.ac.rs/geo ... UMmIES.pdf

[smitty10101]

another one. can't vouch for it, though.

https://designerhacks.com/welcome-sketchup-visionary/

[Nickp]

"Sketchup for dummies" book

http://www.geometrija.matf.bg.ac.rs/geo ... UMmIES.pdf

Thanks, Smitty...found the same pdf a while back...very well put together reference...

[smitty10101]

MIGHT be an ok free version
I didn't try to download it.

Maybe one of our resident gurus can check the site for any nasty ride alongs.

https://google-sketchup.en.lo4d.com/download

[smitty10101]

supposedly works with Windows
My Chromebook won't let me load it

https://download.cnet.com/SketchUp-Make ... 57337.html

[smitty10101]

will this work for you??

https://sketchup-make-2017-64-bit.apponic.com/download/

[roxanne562001]

For the linux users out the you can get sketchup 8 free through Playonlinux it works well.