Any Sketchup reviews from the real users here? - SketchUp https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/ Forum Hum3D Discussion Board en-GB Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:12:50 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Any Sketchup reviews from the real users here? https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/#post-8318 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:35:39 +0000 I'm a beginner too, and my first project was designed entirely in my head. Don't recommend this approach! My second project I used SketchUp 2017 with the OpenCutList plugin. Having a cut list option is really handy for keeping track of your pieces and minimizing waste.

For my third project now, I'm using Onshape and generating a cutlist with CutlistEvo. Onshape is parametric CAD software (similar to Fusion 360 but browser-based). The benefit of parametric CAD is that you can set parameters first (material thickness, dimensions, etc.) and design using those. If you want to change something later, you just update that parameter and the whole model adjusts automatically.

]]> SketchUp Grinderve https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/#post-8318 RE: Any Sketchup reviews from the real users here? https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/#post-8275 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:35:43 +0000 SketchUp really gets a bad rap, especially from people who've only tried it a couple times and still think Google owns it. For simplicity and ease of use, nothing beats it. Sure, it's not the most versatile or powerful modeling software, but when I just need to visualize something or quickly work through a design in 3D, it's my go-to. I don't always need all the bells and whistles that other programs have.

]]> SketchUp HaroldVew https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/#post-8275 RE: Any Sketchup reviews from the real users here? https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/#post-8204 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:22:46 +0000 I tried Fusion 360 for 30 minutes and gave up. Found it easier to just draw crude sketches on a piece of wood lol

]]> SketchUp MliscaBiz https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/#post-8204 RE: Any Sketchup reviews from the real users here? https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/#post-8166 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:41:42 +0000 All my projects start in SketchUp 2017 (free edition). Combined with the OpenCutList plugin, I can print out all the parts to be cut and take that paper with me to my workshop. Makes everything so much more organized.

]]> SketchUp Alfredchaiz https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/#post-8166 RE: Any Sketchup reviews from the real users here? https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/#post-8150 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:47:57 +0000 Absolutely worth your time!

I've been using the free version of SketchUp (you can still download SketchUp Make 2017) for all my projects. The learning curve is a bit steep at first, but after a few hours with tutorials, you'll be up and running. What I love most is that it lets you experiment with designs without wasting materials.

After a few weeks of tinkering here and there, you'll be in good shape and understand how different components fit together. It really helps reinforce your thinking about measurements and angles too.

]]> SketchUp ShardGazer https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/#post-8150 Any Sketchup reviews from the real users here? https://forums.3dmodels.org/sketchup/any-sketchup-reviews-from-the-real-users-here/#post-8131 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:13:11 +0000 I've been considering learning a 3D modeling program to help with my projects, and Sketchup keeps coming up. It seems like a good idea, but I'm worried about the time investment to learn it. Is it really worth the extra effort to learn and then use these tools? I'd love to hear real experiences rather than what professional content creators say on YouTube.

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