Google Sketchup Pro 7 is out

princedragoncok

Layout 2 appears to be absolutely fantastic at first glance. 2D drafting really does seem possible in layout now with the option to export finished drawings as jpegs or png's - very useful. The snap system feels far better and it is easy to change line weights, line type and colour. If only multi-core was supported this would feel like the replacement to Autocad. Unfortunately, large scenes, highly populated with images or models are still just as slow as ever (in my immediate opinion). I just pray that something is rectified regards multi-core support.. For the moment I will retract my grief regards 2d drafting, it all hangs on multi-core support now

numerobis

...2 years!!!

maybe this is the alternative
http://www.bonzai3d.com/ ...

utiler

@stu said:

Andrew, they're on the way

Hey Stu, 'they're' on the way??? how many other Apps' compare to the flexibility and reach that SU offers?

I'm genuinely curious...

wheay

what!? i was just staring to learn more on sketchup 6 not its up by one notch! it happens so fast for me. haha! but its nice to know there working on it. hope vray works and podium for this. and other ruby scripts.

Bert

Hi,

Upgrade cost $95

I did dowloaded it and paid 95$ but there is no information on how to get the licence information I paid for
Does anyone has recovered their licence? If yes, how did you proceed?

rodrigonotor

Official Sketchup Video in you tube

What's new in Google SketchUp 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbj5hK9o4

utiler

@unknownuser said:

Official Sketchup Video in you tube

What's new in Google SketchUp 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azFbj5hK9o4

Hey, is that Googler on the intro, "Aussie Matt"?
Nice white coat, mate....

utiler

Thanks Coen, seems the 'watch a video' link isn't there for SketchUp 7 Pro page, only linked for the LayOut page so far...
I guess we give it a day or so; can't imagine how many people are trying to watch it at once!!!!
Nice a clear info though..

utiler

Hey I realy like the SB Style they have shown on the Style Builder Page.....

Click Draw

I just downloaded SU7 Pro yesterday and can't wait to try all this new features. They all in general look pretty good. I'm gonna stay positive about the new release dispite all the heckelers. I really like the fact that you can scale a component and it will redraw to scale.

Jeff

rwagner

I'm pretty much disappointed, I will wait until the formal release comes out to see if there is more that I'm not seeing, my .02 cents.

glenn

Great news about the release.
To update from Pro 6.4.1.1.2, to SU7 is it $495 or a reduced upgrade fee?
Thanks,
Glenn

sorry, I didn't scroll down far enough. I just found the $95 upgrade posting.

utiler

Sounds good Coen, looking forward to the new site...

Whaat

@remus said:

Unless im mistaken, DCs arent ruby, theyre straight SU.

I think you're mistaken. Strange that they would use Ruby for this one. Oh well...
After a bit of initial disappointment, I am starting to get more excited about the new features of SU7. I think dynamic components will make things interesting. There's lots of potential there. I hope we'll get a detailed list of Ruby changes soon.

Stu

Yeah Coen, the pluses for SU 7 seem to be adding up and im really looking forward to using the intersection capabilities.
But, I dont think Im excited enough to do a Pro upgrade [and besides the AUD exchange rate is lousy at the moment ].
So, Ive downloaded the free version, loaded it with Rubies and Podium and on the occasion I need to do a DWG export I will save as V6 and open it in my SU6 Pro. I just cant think of a good reason to spend that $180AUD or so....Anybody?

ED. So now Ive got it for free I'll stop bitching!!.....Great Job Guys!!!

thomthom

@remus said:

Unless im mistaken, DCs arent ruby, theyre straight SU.

It's under the Tools folder in SU7. Though, all the .rb files are crypted.

remus

Unless im mistaken, DCs arent ruby, theyre straight SU.

Edit: i stand corrected, they are ruby.

remus

Indeed it is, jim pointed it out as well

ilay7k

i love new dyn.components, just switch on formula button at examples of DC.
And you can see dependence values. it's incredible features!

Stinkie

Yeah, them components are good.

"Scale without stretching
New Dynamic Components are special: they're programmed to know what they are. When you use the Scale tool on a dynamic staircase, it automatically adds or removes steps as you make it bigger or smaller. No more stretching, no more distortion."