How can I learn SketchUp for beginners?

Can you teach yourself SketchUp?

SketchUp is actually much easier to learn and use than Vectorworks IMO, so you should be able to achieve some skill with the software with little difficulty.

Why is SketchUp so difficult?

Because SketchUp was designed around being simple to manage 3D elements, it is much more difficult to manage complex tasks. You can certainly do it, and there are some absolute masters of SketchUp, but that does not mean that they used the most apt tool to make their designs.

Is SketchUp Free 2020?

Anyone can use a free slimmed down version of the 3D modeling software, SketchUp Free, which runs as a cloud-based application on your browser.

How long does it take to learn SketchUp?

The average student takes approximately 4 months to a year to master 3D modeling. For experienced 3D modelers it takes an average of 3-4 weeks to create a high quality render.

Is Google SketchUp still free?

While there are paid versions of SketchUp, there is also still a free version of SketchUp. Although Trimble has retired development of the free desktop version, called SketchUp Make, you can still download the last version of SketchUp Make 2017 here.

Do interior designers use SketchUp?

SketchUp and Revit are both widely used in the interior design industry and both have pros and cons. Generally those who use SketchUp prefer it because it’s much easier to learn and it’s also much less expensive to purchase.