As I am basing our company on a Sketchup Pro workflow, I am worried about its future and I would like to know if I am the only one with these concerns. Concerns: November passed and still no new version of sketchup, especially as it will be only a pro version. Sketchup 2018 only had 1 maintenance update and it took them 1 year to do so. Move to the web, this wouldnt have been an issue if not for the lack of support of the desktop version. I know Trimble is not allowed to share information, but some communication would be helpful.

Hi all- We’ve all been very busy for the past few months so the forums probably haven’t received as much attention as usual. I see a lot of valid concerns in this thread, but also some speculation that I’ll try to clean up. I can’t speak to corporate strategy, but from what I see as a lowly developer Trimble remains very committed to SketchUp in a way that Google never was. The recent Basecamp event is just the tip of the iceberg of their investment in SketchUp. The desktop version of SketchUp Pro remains our flagship product for a wide variety of reasons that I think we all know. I personally have a strong preference for desktop software, but I also acknowledge that there are many users for whom a lightweight web offering is perfect. The web version is great because it dramatically expands the number of platforms that support SU: linux, chromebooks, lab computers, people without admin permissions, etc. I can imagine that if we didn’t have a web version, people would be asking why SketchUp doesn’t have a web version and using it as an example of lack of investment from Trimble. I love seeing the passion and investment from all of you long-time users - thank you for being part of the SketchUp family. It’s very motivating to know that there are people out there depending on our software for their livelihoods, and using it to effect real change in the world. -m

[image] simoncbevans: …that we already have a subscription service, just that it’s collected annually rather than monthly. a subscription would extend automagically and left you w/o access to the software if subscription is lapsed, which is not true for the SU desktop version which can be used endlessly w/o any runtime limitation …in the boundaries of the system requirements of course.

[image] TDahl: I need to decide whether to renew my maintenance and support agreement by December 31 2019. could imagine, that a release cycle of new versions not adhering to fixed dates of a periodical release scheme increases the motivation to renew maintenance early :kissing_smiling_eyes:

Geez! even woke up the wife asleep in the bedroom :slight_smile:

[image] john_drivenupthewall: @DaveR showed us the future in his other thread… john LOL I guess for those who are ready to leap off the SketchUp ship based on unfounded rumors and lies of its sinking, I’d be happy to sell you the plans for that drafting table so you can build your own.

[image] Box: Alternate facts Dave not lies. That’s right. Fake news.

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the facts are what you want to believe the truth is irrelevant… john

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@DaveR showed us the future in his other thread…

john

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