SketchUp: Trying to Clarify the Options [Sorry. It's Long]

[Brent Dowell]

Yes added a few things since your visit.

The neighbor that moved in across the street has a home based business and it has given me a different perspective on what is possible upon retirement, so I am trying to get all the toys before I retire from my day job.

That sounds like a good plan.

 

[Rob Damon]

Rob: Here's the reply I got regarding the question of offline licensing:

Thanks. That sounds like the type of company I like and appreciate that needs to be supported.

 

[Bill Arnold]

I'm still using 2017 and it works just fine for me. I use it for wood projects, as always, and most of my 3d printer work.

I took a look at SketchUp Free but didn't use it enough to be comfortable with it, especially since 2017 still works.

 

[Dan Noren]

i mentioned the prices to my wife , and suddenly she stopped being able to understand both english, and spanish. so, i guess i will stick with good old 8, and 16.

 

[Dave Richards]

Ah, threads. It seems like I've been modeling screw threads fairly frequently lately. You've probably seen these.






I use a couple of extensions that work with both Pro and Make but then to do things like add the small chamfer around the edge of a hole or the end of the screw like in the next image, I do use one that relies on the Solid Tools which is a pro-only thing. It can be done without that extension but the extension makes it faster.


Do let me know when you run into something.

 

[Dave Richards]

Thanks. That sounds like the type of company I like and appreciate that needs to be supported.

I agree with you. It really is a good group of folks, too.

 

[glenn bradley]

As always Dave; you're the man. You are the only reason I am using SketchUp. For others who don't know the tale . . . I was posting that I was on the verge of throwing in the towel despite years of experience with 2D programs. Dave bolted on the training wheels till I had that "ah-ha!" moment and was able to see that I was modeling in a 3D "space", not drawing a 3D representation on a 2D canvas. I can never thank him enough but, thanks again Dave .

 

[Dave Richards]

I can never thank him enough but, thanks again Dave .

Thanks Glenn. Someday I'll darken your door and beg for a sandwich or something.

 

[Vaughn McMillan]

Add my thanks to the pile, Dave. I really appreciate all of your past, present (and I assume) future assistance and insights on Sketchup. I'm a pretty infrequent user, but when I need it, there's nothing that'll do the job as easily.

 

[Bill Arnold]

As always Dave; you're the man. You are the only reason I am using SketchUp. For others who don't know the tale . . . I was posting that I was on the verge of throwing in the towel despite years of experience with 2D programs. Dave bolted on the training wheels till I had that "ah-ha!" moment and was able to see that I was modeling in a 3D "space", not drawing a 3D representation on a 2D canvas. I can never thank him enough but, thanks again Dave .

I'm borrowing Glenn's post because it mirrors my experience. I was so comfortable with a 2D drawing program that I had a ton of trouble with SU. Thirty minutes on the phone with Dave and I was on my way and never turned back. I'm nowhere as accomplished as I'd like to be, but I can draw a cabinet pretty good now!!

 

[Dave Richards]

Bill, I've seen some of your stuff and you have come along nicely since the beginning. I'm glad if I was able to help you.