Launched in early 2024, this version focused heavily on performance and realism. A new provided faster frame rates and a more responsive experience. New visual styles included Ambient Occlusion for better depth perception. Interoperability was enhanced with support for importing and exporting USDZ and glTF files and an updated Revit Importer. LayOut files also became "versionless" from 2024 onward.
A in SketchUp = single group/component with no stray edges inside , no holes , and manifold (every edge belongs to exactly 2 faces).
This comprehensive SketchUp version list tracks the software from its inception under @Last Software, through its Google acquisition, to its current era under Trimble Navigation. The Genesis: @Last Software Era (2000–2006)
gave birth to a tool that promised to make 3D modeling as easy as drawing on a napkin. They called it , and it was a rebel in a world of complex CAD software. The Google Era (2006–2012) saw the magic in the "Push/Pull" tool and acquired the company sketchup version list
| | How to get a solid piece | |------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | SketchUp 3–7 | Draw rectangle → Push/Pull → manually delete internal lines → group (no automatic validation) | | SketchUp 8–2014 | Same as above, plus Solid Tools (Union/Trim) | | SketchUp 2015+ | Native Entity Info shows “Solid” | | SketchUp 2020+ | Use 3D Warehouse → search “solid primitive” → download group |
After acquiring SketchUp, Trimble quickly moved to a (starting with “SketchUp 2013”). Support for 32‑bit systems was gradually dropped, and in 2020 the company switched to a subscription‑only model .
The top-tier package for Windows users. Includes V-Ray for photorealistic rendering and Scan Essentials for point-cloud data processing. Launched in early 2024, this version focused heavily
Trimble SketchUp (formerly Google SketchUp and originally @Last Software SketchUp) has gone through three distinct eras. The version numbering system has shifted over the years, often causing confusion.
Introduced native boolean operations (Union, Intersect, Subtract). It featured native integration with Google Maps, enabling precise terrain and aerial imagery importing. The Trimble Era: Professional Powerhouse (2012–Present)
Focused on speed with improved rendering, deeper sandbox tools, and better geo-location features. The Google Era (2006–2002) Interoperability was enhanced with support for importing and
Introduced the core "Push/Pull" and "Follow Me" tools that still define the software today.
Allowed users to program smart objects that could scale, animate, or hold metadata (e.g., a cabinet door that opens when clicked). Direct credit for model creators via the 3D Warehouse. Better handling of large models and edge rendering styles. SketchUp 8 (2009) Release Date: September 2010 Key Focus: Geo-location and solid modeling. Core Features: