Who are you, who, who? dwc309
What is your industry and profession? retired engineer but actively making.
Where do you use SketchUp? Personally
Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it? It’s relatively easy to learn and seems powerful. Right now I’m using it for designing projects around the house and trying to show my wife how a house will look on some new property.
How proficient are you in SketchUp? Beginner
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp? No, Just working the introductions and starting into the tutorials.
What is your current set up? SketchUp Make version 16.0.19912 64-bit on a Windows 7 Pro OS running on a i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.4 GHz with 8B ram
Do you have a 3DW page with your models, Not yet.
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Who are you, who, who? I’m Fred
What is your industry and profession? A retired CPA who owned/operated a consulting practice in telecommunications for 30 years.
Where do you use SketchUp? At home, personally. I originally used SketchUp free version since at least v6. Around v8 I decided to go to the Pro version in order to expand my skills with the various added features.
Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it? I use SketchUP mainly to design fine woodworking projects. I always dabbled with woodworking during my business career, and SketchUp gave me a way to put ideas into practice. After retirement in 2003, I took superb Fine Woodworking classes at the local community college and learned how much I didn’t know about woodworking. I love the fact that one is able to design the detail into a project to include the making of intricate mortise/tenon and other types of joinery down to the smallest fractions, usually at least 1/32". I must admit, there are so many possibilities with SketchUp that I doubt I will ever reach the level of many professionals who use it in very complex design work. But, I do enjoy looking into the work of others and am constantly amazed at how powerful this program is…
How proficient are you in SketchUp? Advanced intermediate. My woodworking skills exceed my ability to detail everything I would like to do in SketchUp - maybe someday…
What is your current set up? SketchUp 2016 Pro on a Windows 7 Professional 64-bit PC
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Who are you, who, who? I’m François
What is your industry and profession? Actually Webmaster but I want to play with SketchUp to create dioramas (Houses, Castle etc.) and I’ll print with my Ultimaker to make them come to life :).
What is your current set up? SketchUp Make on OSX and Windows
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Hello all.
I joined yesterday and have already had a problem solved by the brilliant folk here.
Anyway, I’m Phil and I’ve been a Sketchup user for well over 10 years. I think V3.0 was my first. Along with doing a lot of technical writing I work in product design consultancy in the pro and hi-fi audio sectors where Sketchup is perfect for communicating design ideas and concepts. It’s absolutely true to say I would not be doing the work I am now without Sketchup. So, thank you Sketchup folk.
Phil
PS. You can see some of my Sketchup work here on a part time project of mine celebrating a bunch of classic British hi-fi products - www.audio-icons.com
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My name is Rob. I live in Western Massachusetts. I am a retired technical support specialist from the construction fastener industry. I have used SolidWorks before. I plan on using SketchUp to draw architectural projects, specialized hardware and perhaps some automotive design. I am a newbie for sure, but I want to learn. I have SketchUp Make 2016 on a i3, 6Gb, Windows 7 64 bit with 256 Mb video card. Thank You.
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Hi my name is Greg. I enjoy doing wood work. I also make patio furniture from reclaimed lumber.
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Who are you, who, who? (show us those pearly whites 
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My name is Henrique Santos, actually my name is much higher, but would faults space to write all. 
What is your industry and profession?
Am pilot (aircraft), but a passionate eternal for 3d. Today I have over 40 years of age, but since my childhood and contact with the first computers in the early '80s for me it was a fascinating discovery not only the beginning of the digital age as creating digital art.
Where do you use SketchUp? Personally/professionally?
At first I was already Blender user, but when the SketchUp came to me (version 5.0.295) I used only for personal creations. But then people have come to know my work and ask me things in 3D. And here it is where it all began. Today do various developments for 3D flight simulators as Flight Simulator, P3D, Flight Gear for the FSB companies - Fly Simultor Brazil and i9 Simulations. And also develop content ETS² and ATS. But there are also companies in other industries that seek to request content.
Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it? (Besides using it to impress the babes…)
To answer why SketchUp is now my favorite I’ll make a brief comparison between Blender and Sketchup. “Even knowing full well that both are different programs with different capabilities.” As much as I know how to use Blender correctly, if I create a certain item (let’s call him “X”) … for example I could take three hours to its final conclusion. At the time I can do “X” in SketchUp in just 45 minutes (or less). Namely, its practicality and agility are amazing.
How proficient are you in SketchUp? Beginner, intermediate, advanced?
I am user since version 5 (beta), but I have a good knowledge of the uses and resources, but we are always learning new techniques and ways.
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp?
Unfortunately I did not have the available time to go to a 3Dbasecamp, but when it occurs in my country will certainly be a lot easier (or less difficult).
What is your current set up? Computer type, SketchUp version…etc.290 (Your lake house and Ferrari don’t count)
ATI Radeon XFX with 1GB of RAM and DDR5 // PC with Intel // Three monitors for a better job (or fun, depends on the moment).
Do you have a 3DW page with your models, Extensions, or a website you would like to link to or show off to us?
I have a profile on 3DW, but honestly it’s been awhile that I do updates it.
Anything else you would like to tell us? (e.g., you once saw a UFO & tried to model it in SketchUp to get a prototype 3D printed…)
I entered the community (forum), there is very little time, but want to become more active and participate in helping new users. Because when I started, many people helped me. And knowledge should be sharing.
What is your favorite Emoji?
My is the most common of all 
Do you enjoy long walks on the beach…?
I’d rather fly than go to the beach
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Retired old man who is a fair weather woodworker. But right now am fighting a new laptop. Have used SketchUp for several years and have designed more things than I have built. Look forward to some expert advise. Woody
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Who are you, who, who? Shaun
What is your industry and profession? Joinery, specifically Bespoke staircases.
Where do you use SketchUp? Personally/professionally? Only personally until now…
Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it? (Besides using it to impress the babes…) have used sketchup to design skate ramps for my kids and furniture for the home but looking to use it for work…
**How proficient are you in SketchUp? Beginner, intermediate, advanced?**intermediate. …
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp? not as yet …
What is your current set up? Computer type, SketchUp version…etc. (Your lake house and Ferrari don’t count) lenovo laptop in Orange 
**Do you have a 3DW page with your models, Extensions, or a website you would like to link to or show off to us?**not even sure what that is…
**Anything else you would like to tell us? (e.g., you once saw a UFO & tried to model it in SketchUp to get a prototype 3D printed…)**no UFO’s unfortunately .
What is your favorite Emoji? this question makes me cringe slightly.
Do you enjoy long walks on the beach…? yes but not as much as using kites to fly down the beach…
Let’s get this party started! Woot! 
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My name is Jeffrey. My wife and I are kitchen and bath designers. I consider myself an intermediate user and I do all modeling and construction documents using SketchUp Pro (2016 now). I won’t use any program that doesn’t run natively on a Mac and using SketchUp feels more like drawing by hand and less like filling in spreadsheets.
I studied music in my college days but didn’t go for the degree. Favorites include Palestrina, Vivaldi, Arvo Part, Penderecki, Psychedelic Furs, Madeon, Calvin Harris. I’m currently overwhelmed with sadness over the death of Bowie.
After meeting Aaron, Mark, Josh and Mike at KBIS (SketchUp Staff) I decided to become part of the community. I’ve always been so impressed by the posts of talented people in these forums and elsewhere.
I don’t walk on beaches and if there was “black star” emoji, that’s what I would use today.
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Who are you, who, who? (show us those pearly whites ) Dan
What is your industry and profession? Retired automotive CAD designer
Where do you use SketchUp? Personally/professionally? Woodworking and home projects.
Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it? (Besides using it to impress the babes…) Best software I’ve found. Love 3D Warehouse!
How proficient are you in SketchUp? Beginner, intermediate, advanced? Intermediate
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp? not yet
What is your current set up? Computer type, SketchUp version…etc.253 (Your lake house and Ferrari don’t count) mac, Acer Laptop, Windows 7 AMD Radeon HD 6310 Sketchup Make 2016
Do you have a 3DW page with your models, Extensions, or a website you would like to link to or show off to us? Not just yet.
Anything else you would like to tell us? (e.g., you once saw a UFO & tried to model it in SketchUp to get a prototype 3D printed…) Love the software.
What is your favorite Emoji? Haven’t thought that far yet.
Do you enjoy long walks on the beach…? Indeed.
Let’s get this party started! I’m ready
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Who are you, who, who? Bob or cueball when my head is shaved
What is your industry and profession? Retired IT exec
Where do you use SketchUp? Personally to model woodworking and other projects and to design things just for fun
Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it?. It’s free, it’s powerful, it’s fun to use.
How proficient are you in SketchUp? intermediate. …
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp? no
What is your current set up? Computer type, SketchUp version…etc.
I run a desktop home built PC with an Intel multi-core chipset clocking 3.4 GHz, 16GB of RAM (yes, GB) and an NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT vid card on which I am running
Do you have a 3DW page with your models, Extensions, or a website you would like to link to or show off to us? I have one but there is nothing in it that I want to show off
Anything else you would like to tell us? nope
What is your favorite Emoji? no fave
Do you enjoy long walks on the beach…? too damned old
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Hi, I’m Joseph A. Castillo. A computer hardware technician, I am fun of making drawings with my schematics of electronics data and wiring diagrams. I am an electronics Technician as well. Here in my Little electronics repair shop I make my own living.
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Hello everyone!! My name is Brian Hamilton, I’m in Austin, TX. Just getting started here, so I’ll cut and paste the initial questionnaire and respond.
- Who are you, who, who? Brian Hamilton, just said that. LOL
- What is your industry and profession? Automotive high performance, restoration, customization.
- Where do you use SketchUp? Personally/professionally? Personally, maybe a little for the shop.
- Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it? It was free and I haven’t used it much, that’s why I’m here. LOL
- How proficient are you in SketchUp? Beginner, very much so.
- Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp? No
- What is your current set up? I have SketchUp 2016 installed on the work computer which is a Dell Optiplex 780. Should be OK for just the sheetmetal stuff I need to do.
- Do you have a 3DW page with your models, Extensions, or a website you would like to link to or show off to us? No, no idea what that is really…
- Anything else you would like to tell us? Professional Car Nerd.
- What is your favorite Emoji? It’s inappropriate on here…
- Do you enjoy long walks on the beach…? Sure.
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Greetings fellow Sketchup users…
its nice that they included a ‘template’ of sorts for the questions the forum would like answered…it will work better for me if i answer as i have below;
hello, my name is Ken Daly and I am 54 years old and I live near Phoenix AZ
What is your industry and profession? I am currently unemployed and on disability…i had a stroke a few years back amd ive been confined to a wheelchair ever since and I reside in a Care Center
Where do you use SketchUp? Personally I use SketchUp almost everyday
what is your favorite thing about it? .
My favorite thing about SketchUp is that it supports and encourages my inner artist, builder, designer, kid, and maker by being a easy to use program with so much functionality.
How proficient are you in SketchUp?
Total Beginner to sketchup still in the process of learning its in & outs
What is your current set up? I use a 3.12 gHz quad core, my video card is the onboard intel 4600 and the free version o sketchup
Do you have a 3DW page with your models: no, im sorry I dont…i do, however, have some 2d work i did on photoshop…no cutting and pasting involved and they can be viewed at: Redirecting...
Anything else you would like to tell us?no not particularly, i prefer to leave SOME mystery but rest assured im a mature user and non-confrontational, that is, i will not initiate any hostility but rest assured neither will i condone any such action directed at me.
What is your favorite Emoji? :dont use them.
Do you enjoy long walks on the beach…? YES! but really, who doesnt/??
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Sent you a message to your Facebook page . . I also am in the Phoenix AZ Area . .
Hi SketchUp users! My name is Pat and I’m just shy of my 60th birthday. I live in Sacramento, CA and I’ve used Macs almost from the time they first came out. I’ve use computers to run my own consulting business and to play around with other graphics programs. I’m currently learning to be a better woodworker and I’m converting my 2 car garage into some sort of wood shop. I am using SketchUp to lay out the tools, lighting and electrical. I’ve been playing around with SU Make for about 6 months. I have an early 2008 24" iMac running OS X 10.9.5 and use SketchUp Make 2016. While I like trying to figure out things on my own, the older I get the more I realize that it is OK to ask for help and to learn from others. I’ve realized that the wheel was invented a long, long time ago and other people know of a great many improvements that have been made since it’s inception. So, I welcome any and all help or insight and I will try and provide the same as I grow and expand my abilities. I am amazed at all the interesting ways this program is being used. And I love all of the great tutorial helps provided. I still have one small question . . . . .
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Hi, Im Ed, a long time Sketchup user. Looking forward to joining your community
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Hi I’m Pernille - Been using Sketchup on and off for years, and love it. Use it either when I’m moving (do decide how and what furniture goes where) or when i’m redecorating (same) or - most fun - when i have a serious renovation project. Right now (Feb 2016) im trying to decide how to rebuild the last third of my fabulous summerhouse on the beach (in Denmark, 1,5 hour from Copenhagen).
Professionally i don’t work with design - but if I started my life over I would So why not start now
Oh and I’m colourblind (very few women are…) - so sometimes i have problems seeing the the red/green inference lines or the blue/purple ones (didn’t even know there was a purple one, until i listened to at tutorial!)… does make things a bit tricky.
I love sharing ideas!
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