Is SketchUp the Right Tool for Woodworkers?

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  • Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
  • In this video, we’ll help you decide if SketchUp is right for you by answering the 5 questions we most often get asked by woodworkers when they’re trying to decide if SketchUp is worth investing the time and money in learning:
    Intro (00:00)
    1. Is SketchUp a good tool for the types of projects I work on? (00:24)
    2. Is SketchUp necessary, or can I keep doing things the way I already do? (01:13)
    3. Is it hard to learn and do I need a background in using CAD or 3D design software? (02:50)
    4. How long does SketchUp take to learn? (04:59)
    5. Can I get by using SketchUp Free, or is it worth upgrading to SketchUp Go or SketchUp Pro? (06:39)
    We also created some notes, to help you remember everything: sketchup.school/bt7
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 31

  • @SketchUpSchool
    @SketchUpSchool  Рік тому +7

    *DID YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW IN THIS VIDEO?* 😀
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    And, if there's anything you’d like to see us cover in a future video, leave a comment and let us know!

  • @sportsman1824
    @sportsman1824 Рік тому +2

    I use SU Go, and your remarks about learning are spot on. Your video about 7 essentials for beginning SU has saved me a lot of frustration. I appreciate your honest evaluation of SU for beginners. Thanks
    Engineer, Woodwork, part time metal hobbiest...

  • @MiamiHeat872
    @MiamiHeat872 Рік тому +3

    I appreciate your focus on learning the fundamentals and not just following a blueprint to make one thing.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  Рік тому

      Hi John - glad you appreciate our approach! Happy that you noticed!

  • @Part_121
    @Part_121 8 місяців тому +6

    At more than 3X the price of an Office 365 subscription, the Pro version is just too expensive for hobbyist woodworkers and the Go version just doesn't offer the key features, like dimensioning and a cutlist, to make learning this thing worthwhile in 2023.

    • @brucewelty7684
      @brucewelty7684 5 місяців тому +3

      Drop back to 2017 Make. Never trust Trimble with your data.

    • @Yeetapple
      @Yeetapple Місяць тому +1

      blender is free and way better

  • @BorisBEAULANT
    @BorisBEAULANT 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for mentioning our OpenCutList extension in your video 😊

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  11 місяців тому +1

      You're very welcome! It's a great extension!

    • @BorisBEAULANT
      @BorisBEAULANT 11 місяців тому

      @@SketchUpSchool thank you Alex 😊

  • @mohammedqadir6187
    @mohammedqadir6187 7 місяців тому +1

    very important thank

  • @nikhitam7810
    @nikhitam7810 Рік тому +1

    Hi , I have 1 query . Like in interior modeling I'm trying to use glossy laminate , super glossy laminate texture but after rendering in v ray it still looks in matte finish only . If I increase reflection value to maximum also . I don't know where it's going wrong . Please help me with this

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  Рік тому

      Please send this question to team@sketchupschool.com and an instructor will see if they can help

  • @ascazrael
    @ascazrael 4 місяці тому +1

    you can't make "round" circles in the free version if you are using it for 3D printing. In the Free version you can't increase the number of "segments" in a circle to smooth it out.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 місяці тому

      Yes, you can change the number of segments in the web-based SketchUp Free version. To do so, draw a Circle, then on your keyboard type 8s (for 8 segments) and press Enter/Return and your Circle will become 8-sided. Of course, you will probably want a smoother looking circle, but this will more visually show you that it is working.

  • @youtubuzr
    @youtubuzr 3 місяці тому +2

    Sketchup is a great tool, but they've priced hobbyist makers completely out of the market. The Free version is far to kludgy and limited, and the pro version costs as much or more than the projects a typical home-shop woodworker would make. It really bums me out.

  • @faresjawad3096
    @faresjawad3096 Рік тому +1

    Great video as usual , but I wonder why there is no promotion about sketchup 2023 everyone is silent .

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  Рік тому

      Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, the SketchUp 2023 rollout was a bit quiet, but I suspect more and more will be said about it in the coming days and weeks.

    • @MilenNedev-je5xk
      @MilenNedev-je5xk Рік тому

      Because there is nothing to "promote" as usual! Just pay the subscription and be happy

  • @christineburkhardt8533
    @christineburkhardt8533 Рік тому

    Having trouble accessing the notes download. The link sends me to a web page with a bot that sends me in a circular loop.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  Рік тому

      Thank you for letting us know! We just fixed the link on the landing page for the notes: sketchup.school/bt7

  • @technoman6954
    @technoman6954 Рік тому +1

    Good day sir how can i get the software of this Thanks

  • @alfredboateng1189
    @alfredboateng1189 Рік тому +1

    Please how create multiple of house and street model in sketchup

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  Рік тому

      Thanks for the request - we'll add it to our list for possible future topics!

  • @sportsman1824
    @sportsman1824 Рік тому

    I have tried to download your notes with no success. Read comment from other user. Your cards would be a great help...

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  Рік тому

      Thank you for letting us know! We just fixed the link on the landing page for the notes: sketchup.school/bt7

  • @jamesstephenson2
    @jamesstephenson2 4 місяці тому +1

    So basically you are telling we, woodworkers, that the free version is total crap. Nice one.

    • @SketchUpSchool
      @SketchUpSchool  4 місяці тому

      Quite the contrary: The free version is really great for visually planning out your ideas. We just wanted to point out that - like other tools in your shop where you might start with cheaper options and then upgrade to higher quality ones as you value what they can do for you - most woodworkers eventually decide to invest in the paid version of SketchUp to get more out of it.