hi,my name is Francis
, i am using sketchup on my intel graphic but doesnt want to open on my laptop
Hello My name is Bob and I broke the big 70 barrier this year. I am a retired veteran woodworker. I used Sketchup 2017 to help me work through my PTSD. My laptop quit and had to replace it. Looked for the Sketchup 2017 download but cannot find it anywhere. I really hope I can find it it helps me to get through my day to day life. I have used it since it was released and it has helped to survive day to day life. All my projects are in 2017 on a flash drive. I do not like the web version. Budget is limited so buying a version is just not something that is a possibility. Hope to keep learning as the prgram in general is awesome.
Welcome Bob. SketchUp 2017 Make hasn’t been supported for years and there is no official source. If you do a Google search you can probably find a download source although you will want to be cautious. You might end up with some additional files you don’t expect or want. (Malware or possibly worse.) Also keep in mind that for a long time Windows hasn’t supplied security updates for the web broswer embedded in SketchUp 2017. The 3D Warehouse and Extension Warehouse haven’t supported SketchUp 2017 for a long time either although you can get components and extensions from those sources via your web browser. These days with ancient software it’s very much a user beware sort of thing.
I appreciate your input but this old dog has found what I want and have enough security to break just about any malware. Thanks for your time
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Who are you? Im Yuri
What is your industry and profession? Architecture Graduate
Where do you use SketchUp? Personally/professionally? Professionally
Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it? Ive been using Sketchup since 2009 (Sketchup 7) on my first job and still using it until now.
How proficient are you in SketchUp? Advanced
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp? Not Yet
What is your current set up? Desktop: Intel CORE i7 11th gen, 32GB Ram, 8GB Nvidia RTX 3070ti, Sketchup 2022
Do you have a 3D Warehouse page with your models, Extensions, or a website you would like to link to or show off to us? https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/user/c36c07ca-4eaf-4297-be7d-e05bf4646703 But I wasnt able to upload any of my stuff
Anything else you would like to tell us? I love 3D Rendering and Modelling
What is your favorite Emoji? 
Do you enjoy long walks on the beach…? yes
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Who are you? - My name is John. I am 57 from Wales, UK.
What is your industry and profession? - I am a retired prepress operator who worked mainly with the standard prepress software e.g. Adobe suit as well as older more specialise software. My favourite software is Photoshop which I’ve been using since to early 90’s.
Where do you use SketchUp? Personally/professionally? - I use sketchup personally.
Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favourite thing about it? - I use sketchup as a virtual modeller. I have always been creative but don’t have the room any more for plastic models. It is also a great way to get my brain working.
How proficient are you in SketchUp? - Beginner
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp? - No
What is your current set up? - I’ve been using an old 2013 iMac for most of the time but have recently been using a new Mac Mini.
Do you have a 3D Warehouse page with your models, Extensions, or a website you would like to link to or show off to us? - I have posted a few models on the warehouse.
Anything else you would like to tell us? - First started using sketchup in June 2023 to make a scale model of a new house. Now I use it to make random models of anything of interest. I have finally finished watching all the live videos on YouTube.
What is your favorite Emoji? - 
Do you enjoy long walks on the beach…? Not so much walks but I’m a keen marathon runner.
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Hi John,
What projects do you have going? I am a fellow plastic model addict who has realized that I no longer have the space (or money) to devote to building physical models, so I’ve also turned to 3D. I would love to see what you’re doing.
Hi @JohnRoss ,
I don’t want to discourage you at all, but this topic is just meant for introducing oneself.
Seeing your awesome models I would like to invite you to open a new topic in the gallery section of the forum where you can showcase your work.
Welcome to the forum and keep up the good work!
P.S. You can always answer people privatly if you feel that’s more appropriate. Just click on their avatar (in my case the green circle with a T in it…) and then click on message. It might be that you won’t be able to do so untill you have posted a few messages, for security reasons.
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Who are you? My name is Bill. I’m 50 and from the greater Charlotte, NC (US) area.
What is your industry and profession? I’ve been a support technician for 8 years, was a Web designer before that.
Where do you use SketchUp? Personally/professionally? Personally.
Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it? I originally started building models to 2D print and trace for pen and ink artwork, and the models have taken on their own purpose. I love how easy the SketchUp interface is. I’ve poked at Blender; it’s obviously very powerful, but also a bit intimidating.
How proficient are you in SketchUp? Beginner, intermediate, advanced? Here is a link to my gallery post. You be the judge of my skill level. https://forums.sketchup.com/t/newbie-looking-for-feedback/299861
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp? No.
What is your current set up? [Computer type, SketchUp version…etc.] Old AIO and laptop, both second-hand machines , running Ubuntu, using SketchUp Free in Firefox
Do you have a 3D Warehouse page with your models, Extensions, or a website you would like to link to or show off to us? Not yet, hopefully soon, pending final details and cleanup on my most advanced projects.
Anything else you would like to tell us? No lake house, no Ferrari.
What is your favorite Emoji?
Do you enjoy long walks on the beach…? Very much so! I lived in St. Augustine, FL for many years. I recommend a visit there to anyone.
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Bonjour
je suis Youssouf , élève ingénieur en urbanisme, je suis débutant dans l utilisation de SketchUp. j aimerai avoir les plugins qui me permettrons de concevoir des modèle urbain et les apprendre
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Hi Again. Thanks for your great job.
I am trying scan on the ipad; which seem to work( not sure about the thickness of wall and floor so; what the best way to use that? If i work with thick masonry wall or floor ( when i am in France for example…); but how do i save the model on trimble connect, or google drive or a Nas?
Thanks
Hi there, Jenepher from Ottawa, Canada. Newbie but have taken a few Sketchup courses. I’m a designer and am trying to produce kitchen designs and space plans. I know I need to group things in order to avoid problems later but I am still not sure what to group and when. Arg!
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My name is Sutton O’Neal. I’m a retired software engineer, now doing serious woodworking (fine furniture) and using Sketchup for that. Sketchup is now of tremendous importance to my work, and, as an extra bonus, I really love working with it. I do serious plans for my woodworking, but compared to the work you modeling guys do, I am an enthusiastic beginner in Sketchup. Have been using SU for about 3-4 years now, thanks to all of you for your guidance and assistance.
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Hi, I’m Jeff. I started using SU over a year ago.
I was a manufactures rep but recently went into semi-retirement and am more of a Admin Assistant and do most of the marketing as well.
I have created numerous models of the products we represent using SU.
I’d say that I am an intermediate user but I really dont have anyone to compare myself to.
I have not been to SketchUp 3DBasecamp.
I am currently running Sketchup Pro on a HP laptop but now that I want to begin rendering I am looking to upgrade. The lack of a graphics card and limited space causes some issues that I’ve learned to live with for now.
I have uploaded a few models to the warehouse but am not ready for prime time yet.
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How can I move the control panel that animation uses? It always pops up dead center.
Hi everyone,
My name is Mark van Tatenhove,
I work in the signage industry, based in Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia
I am am a project and design manager, and have been using sketchup for a number of years, satrting off with the Google SkecthUp version, and have a Pro version now.
I use it for small projects - Industrial design mainly, but to show the cileint what the design intent is and will be.
I have just starting using Layout also
I would probably consider myself intermediate in terms of skills.
I have never done a SketchUp 3D basecamp - probalbly because I am in Australia.
I am have a windows 11 setup, and using the Pro 2024 version, Student licence
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Do you have a 3D Warehouse page with your models, Extensions, or a website you would like to link to or show off to us?- sorry no What is your favorite Emoji?I am probably too old for emojis ( 64 and still learning)Do you enjoy long walks on the beach...?Yes, I live in Bayside Melbourne, so get the opportunity to do this with my partner and dog. But I am into dragon bpoat paddling
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Continuing the discussion from Welcome to our forums! Please introduce yourself 
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Hello everyone,
Ashton here from Montrose CO
I am a (simi retired) landscape designer/project manager which I have done for 45 years.
I use Sketch Up to turn my 24 designs into 3-D models so that my clients can understand my designs easier. It also helps me to get a better feel for height and texture contrasts in my designs.
I would say that I am moving into intermediate in SketchUp. Would be further along if I would slow down and watch tutorials instead of just pushing buttons.
Currently I have a MSI laptop loaded with Windows 11, FX Cad 2023, SketchUp 2024 pro, and Lumion 11.1 rendering program.
I do not have a web page currently.
My favorite Emoji is the laughing while crying dude, but my grandson thinks that they are lame.
I used to love scuba diving at Catalina Island and riding my dirt bike but I now live in Colorado, however am restoring a 1970 VW Bus.
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Hi All,
I am a landscape designer who has been using Sketchup for about 3 years. My boss at my last job showed me how he does his 2D work in it. Before I was using Vectorworks. Since so few people use it in my field, I’ve decided to do everything in Sketchup. I would say that I am an intermediate level user and I know I am not taking advantage of all the features that I should. I am looking forward to improving my workflow and perhaps learning to do quick plans without even using Layout, because my job is high quantity and extremely fast paced. If there are others on here using Sketchup for landscape design, I would love it if you could point me to resources for tips and tricks. I will poke around on my own and hopefully find some helpful tutorials.
Liberty
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@libertydawne and @drycreek1954
Welcome to the forum!
SketchUp has a course specifically for landscaping.
You can find it here: learn.sketchup.com
Yay!!! Thank you!
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Good morning,
I’ve ever used 3D modeling software for work and persona projects.
I started recently using sketchup web since I found this software very versatile and user friendly.
I hope to learn very much from you all and to help other forum users to get rid of their issues.
Greetings to all.