Best for: Architects, woodworkers, landscape designers, stage planners, and DIY enthusiasts ready to step into professional tools. Not ideal for: High-end parametric design or complex organic sculpting (use Rhino or Blender instead).
Here’s an exhaustive breakdown of what works, what doesn’t, and who should use it.
In addition to the new features and enhancements, SketchUp Pro 2022 22.0.316 still offers a wide range of powerful tools and features, including: SketchUp Pro 2022 22.0.316
: For the 2-Point and 3-Point Arc tools, this feature allows you to lock arc tangency from an existing edge, making curved faces more predictable and faster to create.
Before installing any older software, always verify your operating system compatibility and remember that only active subscribers can legally download this build from Trimble’s official channels. In addition to the new features and enhancements,
Unlike flashy updates from AutoCAD or Revit, SketchUp’s improvements are surgical. Here are the key changes:
: Draw freehand loops around specific objects easily. Here are the key changes: : Draw freehand
: Reports generated within the software reflect real-time changes made to the 3D model. Installation & System Compatibility Operating Systems
| Feature | SketchUp 2021 | | SketchUp 2023 | Blender | Revit LT | |---------|--------------|-----------------------------|---------------|---------|-----------| | Ease of learning | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 3/10 | 6/10 | | 2D documentation | Good | Great (Layout improved) | Great | Poor | Excellent | | Extensions | Many | Many | Many (new API) | Massive (free) | Limited | | Parametric design | No | No | No | Yes (Geometry Nodes) | Yes | | Price (annual) | $299 | $299 | $349* | Free | $490 | | Stability | High | Very high | Medium (buggy early builds) | High | High |
: Retains guides even when switching between multiple active tools.