More about my exploration with Google SketchUp Pro
My 8-hour free trial with Google SketchUp Pro and Google Layout must be almost at an end. I realized early on that I could continue to draw with the free 3D version on my laptop which allowed me to draw most of the 3D version without using the pro version. In installed SketchUp Pro on my desktop computer and it tool the place of the free version.
So far I’ve noticed very few features in the pro version of SketchUp worth paying $495 for except the ability to transfer images to Layout which is a real time saver. This feature alone would make this a must have program for a professional or serious amateur designer.
I’m still working through the details of how best to present the house plans in Layout like adding notes and dimensions. I’ll keep at it until my time runs out and will use the pro version only for making the final 2D drawings. In the mean time here are a few sample of what I have so far. Remember these 2D drawings took only minutes and a few mouse clicks to make once the 3D drawing was ready.
