Google Sketchup v Sketchup Pro:

[Scrums]

ie: Free v Pay

Can someone tell me - is the only difference the limitation in exporting files ?

Chris.

 

[SketchUp Guru]

Primarily the difference is in the export capabilities. Pro offers more options for export including higher resolution, CAD files, PDFs, animations, etc. Now there is also Layout which is included with SU6Pro. This allows you to create complete presentations which can be made into slide shows or PDFs. Pro supports additional toolbars such as the Projection and Selection toolbars.

Of course there's still also the use limitation. If you are using SketchUp for anything other than personal use, you need to use Pro.

 

[Nick W]

Not any more. The payers now get Layout. The differences are implied on this page.

 

[Nick W]

Dave beat me to it again. :roll: Don't know why I bother really [-(

 

[SketchUp Guru]

Actually Nick, I think the file export difference is still there.

You need Google SketchUp Pro 6 if you want to:

Export 3D models to CAD and other 3D formats.
Export 2D vector images.
Create compelling multi-page design documents and presentations.
Arrange and annotate multiple scaled images on a single-page.
Create customized elements and symbols for your presentations using 2D Vector graphics toolset.
Create, document and present your designs using a single software package.
Receive professional email technical support.

I guess you can still get unprofessional e-mail technical support from me, though.

 

[SketchUp Guru]

Aw c'mon Nick. I need your help. You know, I think you should come over for dinner tonight. We can talk about anything you like. Even if it isn't SketchUp. We're eating at about 7:00 and you don't need to dress up.

 

[Scrums]

So, basically the answer is Yes.......apart from I suppose a moral obligation to pay if you're using it profesionally - was that what you were inferring Dave?

damn, where's the spelchek gone?

 

[SketchUp Guru]

Well, OK, yes.

 

[Nick W]

Actually Nick, I think the file export difference is still there.

Didn't say it wasn't. :wink:

 

[Nick W]

Aw c'mon Nick. I need your help. You know, I think you should come over for dinner tonight. We can talk about anything you like. Even if it isn't SketchUp. We're eating at about 7:00 and you don't need to dress up.

Thanks for the invite, but I've just given my pilot the night off. :lol: