SketchUp System Requirements Explained (2027 and Beyond)
What SketchUp 2027 actually requires on Windows and Mac, what the official minimums leave out, and practical hardware picks for small, medium and big models.
00. Tutorials, extensions, rendering and news for SketchUp users
Model faster. Render better. Ship the project.
Practical SketchUp tutorials, extension reviews, rendering guides and industry news for architects, designers, woodworkers and 3D modelers.
01. Journal
Latest articles
New tutorials, reviews and release notes — researched, cited and updated when SketchUp changes.
SketchUp Importer for Revit: Trimble's New SketchUp-to-Revit Plugin
Trimble's new SketchUp Importer for Revit turns SketchUp components into native Revit elements. Here's who it's for, what's confirmed and what to do now.
How to Make a SketchUp Model Solid for 3D Printing
Make a SketchUp solid for 3D printing: check Entity Info, find holes and stray edges with Solid Inspector, fix face direction, and export a clean STL.
Iron Garden Gate
A traditional wrought iron pedestrian gate with an arched top, spear finials and a spoon latch, set between stone piers by railing maker Keuka Studios.
Lumion vs Twinmotion for SketchUp Models: Which to Pick
Lumion vs Twinmotion for SketchUp users: import paths, live sync, assets, licensing and learning curve, with a clear verdict on who should pick which.
Fire Ring / Fire Pit
A round backyard fire ring built from stacked Rockwood block with a steel liner and a burning log fire, by the outdoor living kit maker Necessories.
SketchUp 2027 File Exchange: DWG, IFC, USD and CRS Changes
SketchUp 2027 quietly overhauls DWG/DXF import, IFC and TrimBIM, USD and map coordinates. Here is what changed, who should care and what to do first.
How to Model Stairs in SketchUp: Straight Run with Arrays
Learn how to model stairs in SketchUp: work out code-friendly rise and run, build one tread, then use the Move tool's array to copy a straight flight.
Toilet
A to-scale elongated comfort height toilet modeled after the Kohler Highline, with a separately grouped lid, seat and tank. By TinkerToy.
Aviation Styled Ceiling Fan – 60”
A 60 in three-blade ceiling fan with long propeller-style wood blades and a compact white motor housing, modeled after the MinkaAire Aviation. By J|S|B.
Lumion LiveSync for SketchUp: Setup and Workflow
A practical Lumion LiveSync SketchUp workflow: install the plugin, know what syncs, handle materials and tags, and decide when to export a .skp instead.
modern_pergola
A modern wood pergola with slatted side screens, a fabric shade canopy and a deep outdoor daybed with pillows. By Nextdesign2009.
02. Index
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Tutorials
Step-by-step SketchUp modeling techniques for beginners and pros.
Extensions & Plugins
Reviews and roundups of the best SketchUp extensions.
Rendering
Photorealistic rendering with V-Ray, Enscape, D5, Twinmotion and more.
Industry Workflows
SketchUp for architecture, interiors, woodworking, landscape and 3D printing.
Hardware & Setup
Computers, GPUs, mice and peripherals for smooth SketchUp performance.
News
SketchUp releases, Trimble announcements and industry updates.