Money is Tight

WillPowers · 21 Nov 2011, 20:02

My Trial version of SKU 8 is about to expire and I'll need to purchase the full blown version. Does anyone have any connections for a promo code that I can use? Money is Tight!

Vicspa · 21 Nov 2011, 20:34

I believe the trial pro version should default back to the free version, and you can still use it till you save
up the money, that's what I've been doing.

WillPowers · 21 Nov 2011, 21:16

Thanks Vicspa! I would just like to have all the functionality that's all...

derei · 21 Nov 2011, 21:20

Well, there isn't much gain from that. Unless you use Maxwell Render, or other renderer that uses specific file exporting format. There is a Bool Tools plugin, also there are several plugins for import/export in other formats (dxf, obj... ).

Rich O Brien · 21 Nov 2011, 22:57

I tend to disagree. Going Pro adds Solid Tools, Advanced Camera Tools, LayOut, StlyeBuilder, numerous export options, Dynamic Components to mention but a few. As well a showing your support for the Dev team by investing in a licence and getting a great product.

pbacot · 22 Nov 2011, 04:35

Is add location in SU free..? It's actually handy for quick scale images of new sites for concept overlays etc. Where's a good pro vs. free list of features?

Gaieus · 22 Nov 2011, 08:53

@pbacot said:

Is add location in SU free..? It's actually handy for quick scale images of new sites for concept overlays etc. Where's a good pro vs. free list of features?

Yes, it is (since v.6 I think - previously you simply added location by importing the GE spot into 5 free).

Here is a full comparison chart (functions mentioned include those you can achieve with LayOut and StyleBuilder, too).

Gaieus · 22 Nov 2011, 10:20

Have a look at this topic over th help forums:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/sketchup/thread?tid=6c575f696884e0af&hl=en

It seems that if you sign up for the trial of IES VE-WARE, you get a promo code worth $ 100. It's an old thread but someone posted that it still worked yesterday.