Sketchup

[MFortie]

Are you guys using Sketchup Make or Sketchup PRO to create your garage designs?

Thanks,

Mark

 

[andgott]

I use Sketchup- It does all I need and is free... I'd like to have PRO, but cant justify spending money on it at the moment!

 

[Zebedeewesty]

I've just downloaded the free version but it locks up the minute its opened.

 

[Thumper68]

Love sketch-up have done may desgins with it, the only issue I have and this goes for all the cad programs I have used is that you need a mouse, they all **** with a touch pad.

 

[Fastbird]

Sketchup. My pockets aren't deep enough to go pro.

 

[Hotz]

Free version is very good, does not justify spending money ...

Here my project! Port bench cylinder head

More information>>> http://woodworkbyhotz.blogspot.com.br/

here my dream...lol.

 

[JCQuick]

Damm another sketchup thread I have the free version works great now if i only knew how to use it

 

[Fizbin]

I've been using the free version for a few years now and am very happy with it. There's no need for me to go to the Pro version. Of course, I'm not using it to design intricate furniture or complicated machines, so your needs may be different.

 

[xJoey Dubsx]

Looks like I found a new program to mess with.. lol

 

[383 240z]

Damm another sketchup thread I have the free version works great now if i only knew how to use it

Same here, I down loaded it awhile ago, it's kinda hard to use with a touch pad. I found a bunch of tutorial "how to use" videos, but kinda hard to watch them while the Mrs. is watching TV and wanting me to hear what she is saying. Keith

 

[964haus]

I use PRO at work and used it to design my shed. It was helpful for getting supply counts and working how it would all fit together. And of course how it would look on site.

But other than a layout function, the free version is all you really need. I find it especially helpful to visualize things I'm working on...

Just do some tutorials and it should come quickly.

Matthew.

 

[Boyd]

Any certain tutorials y'all recommend?

 

[theoldwizard1]

Looks like I found a new program to mess with.. lol

If you "grew up" with 2D CAD, you will have problems. You have to constantly think in 3D. Once you get used to it, it is great !

 

[theoldwizard1]

Any certain tutorials y'all recommend?

Do the whole series from Google. There are a lot of others, but none I can recommend.