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Who are you?I am Rick. - **
What is your industry and profession?**I’m retired/part-time(very) home inspector - **
Where do you use SketchUp? Personally/professionally?I have just started learning it to use to design projects for myself and to model my current home. - **
Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it?**Use if for fun due to the extremely intuitive interface. How proficient are you in SketchUp?Very much a beginner.- **
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp?**No, just watched a lot of SquareOne videos and working through a book by Matt Donely. - **
What is your current set up?**Dell Alienware with Windows 11. Running Sketchup Pro. - **
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?**Nope. Not that advanced. - **
Anything else you would like to tell us?**Never too old to learn something new! - **
What is your favorite Emoji?**ROFL
I’m from the Western US and am a SU beginner+. I want to get more proficient with SU for personal and professional use. I’ve benefitted from your posts and am grateful to now be part of this community!
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I’m hoping to use SketchUp to design my retirement home and for woodworking projects.
I used a home design program 20 years ago to design an addition to my house, but haven’t used CAD much since then. I’m guessing that there have been big advances!
I’m very interested in sustainable, low-impact building. My current focus is on strawbale building; designing homes that can use the bales for the roof as well as the walls. The secret seems to be to use a catenary shape (think; the St. Louis Arch), so I’m hoping that someone has already developed a tool for catenaries, or that SketchUp has tools for using a math formula to draw a shape. I couldn’t find anything like this in a half dozen other CAD programs, so this is a chance for SketchUp to shine!
Welcome.
There are several extensions that can draw catenary curves and several that can draw other splines such as Bezier or Catmull. Your profile says you are using the free web version which doesn’t have any facility for using extensions, though. You would need the desktop version which would require either a Pro or Studio subscription.
Thanks for your quick response!
I was just figuring some of that out, but your response helps confirm what I found.
I’ll play with the Web version until I’m comfortable with the basics, then decide on the best package that gives me access to the extensions and other tools I’ll want.
**Who are you?
Tim
What is your industry and profession?
Used to be a Civil Engineer
Where do you use SketchUp?
At home
How proficient are you in SketchUp? Beginner, intermediate, advanced?
Beginner. Cut my initial teeth on AutoCad R12 for those who remember that 
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp?
No
What is your current set up? [Computer type, SketchUp version…etc.] *
SKU 2017 Desktop on Win8.
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?
No.
Anything else you would like to tell us?
No at this time.
Hello,
I’m new to the community here. I’ve been using the free 2017 version for sometime now and decided to upgrade to Sketchup Go and I am using a MacBook Air with up to date macOS 14.6.1.
Can anyone help me with getting this thing to load? In the “included applications” I do not see one that indicates it is intended for MacBook Air?
Which application would be the correct one?
Thanks in advance,
Mike
I explained it on your other post.
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Who are you?I am Vladimir What is your industry and profession?Furniture manufacturingWhere do you use SketchUp? Personally/professionally?I just started using sketchup.Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it?Easy to start withHow proficient are you in SketchUp?Beginner, intermediate, advanced? Beginner- **
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp?**No What is your current set up?[Computer type, SketchUp version…etc.] *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- **
Anything else you would like to tell us?**Maybe later
What is your favorite Emoji?
Hal A.
Industry: retired software professional in the online advertising space
where using SU: I’m building a house
favorite thing: Not yet…
proficiency: None
haven’t gone to basecamp, but I’m going to
current rig: Macbook Pro M1, Sonoma 14.6.1
No current warehouse
I’m totally lost. I’d like to create some architectural drawings, starting with topdown plans. I’d like to create a simple rectangle representing a room.
I’d like to be able to put ‘real scales’ on the drawing, representing the actual width and length of the room.
I’d like to be able to ‘thicken’ the walls [all four].
I’d like to add a door of a certain width [just a thickened line, inside two enclosing thickened lines?].
I’d like to be able to move the door left or right and have the outer measurements act accordingly with the correct changes to their respective measurements
I had a mate show me my first task, but I’ve forgotten most of what he told me. Can anyone help me???
Hi Hale,
Ashton here.
Stick with it and you will be amazed how fast you pick it up.
I am self taught and use the program mainly for landscaping but have managed to design a couple of houses as well,: just for fun.
Go to: learn.sketchup.com
and the SketchUp YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bndkJaV8A7R2t970OmHY6kPGJwTfGP2
Allthough it’s nice to say as an encouragement, it’s not really helpful for someone who is stuck…
Who are you?
Hi everyone! My name is Émilie, and I’m an interior architect specializing in space optimization.
What is your industry and profession?
I work in the interior architecture and renovation industry, helping clients transform and optimize their living spaces with a focus on both aesthetics and functionality.
Where do you use SketchUp? Personally/professionally?
I use SketchUp professionally for designing and visualizing interior spaces, including custom furniture and full renovation projects.
Why do you use SketchUp and what is your favorite thing about it?
I use SketchUp because it allows me to quickly model and test different design concepts. My favorite thing about it is its flexibility—it’s great for both conceptual sketches and detailed presentations for clients.
How proficient are you in SketchUp? Beginner, intermediate, advanced?
I would say I’m at an intermediate level. I use it regularly but always looking to improve and optimize my workflow.
Have you gone to a SketchUp 3DBasecamp?
Not yet, but it sounds like a great opportunity to learn and connect with other professionals!
What is your current setup? [Computer type, SketchUp version…etc.]
I work on a PC running Windows, with an Nvidia Quadro P1000 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and I currently use SketchUp 2024.
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?
Yes, you can check out my work on my website: https://bulle-interieure.com.
Anything else you would like to tell us?
I love combining aesthetics and functionality in my designs, and I’m always on the lookout for better ways to streamline my workflow. Excited to be here and learn from the community!
What is your favorite Emoji?
(because every project should have a little sparkle!)
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Chi sei? Mi chiamo Gianni
Qual è il tuo settore e la tua professione? Consulente informatico hobbista falegname
Dove usi SketchUp? Personalmente
Perché usi SketchUp e qual è la cosa che preferisci di questo strumento?
Quanto sei competente in SketchUp? Principiante,
Hai partecipato a uno SketchUp 3DBasecamp? no
Qual è la tua configurazione attuale?[Tipo di computer, versione di SketchUp…ecc.] * windows 11 8 mb ram sk video integrata
Hai una pagina 3D Warehouse con i tuoi modelli, estensioni o un sito web a cui vorresti collegarti o mostrarci? no
C’è qualcos’altro che vorresti dirci? La mia installazione non mi permette di inserire le misure ( o almeno io non ci sono riuscito).
Qual è la tua Emoji preferita?
Hi, I’m a retired architect living in Tennessee! I’ve used Sketchup for many years now and really enjoy it.
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HI!
I’m Beemouse and I have been using SU for years now to create scenography designs for exhibitions. I am based in Brittany, France. I started ages ago back when it was free and auto-learned how to use it. My current job pays for the Pro22 version and paid for my pro qualification mast year 
I’ve skulked around this forum for ages but finally have some queries of my own that I haven’t found answers to yet!
Cheers,
Beemouse
Welcome and fire away with your questions.
(in the appropriate forum sections please)
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Hey gang!
I’m Jen. I’m a craftsperson & professional Senior Exhibits Coordinator & I am teaching myself how to use SketchUp. I use both a Mac & PC. I’m using it to do gallery layouts. I have tons of questions. Hoping I can find the right category to ask. Wish me luck!
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The past couple years, I’ve met or interacted with a couple of interesting people in Tennessee. When DOCOMOMO came to New Haven in 2023, I met John Sanders, FAIA. The Wall Street Journal had an article about that time (6/16/2023 Mansion Section Pg 1) about him and “Little Switzerland” in Knoxville – an interesting enclave of early/mid-century modernism. I’ve also had a lot of communication with Kevin Dean Murphy at Vanderbilt College of Arts and Science, in Nashville. He’s co-authoring a book about early modernist women architecture students, and wanted some material for the book from me. All this interest in Mid-Century modern from Tennessee kind of surprised me.