sketchucation logo sketchucation
    • Login
    ℹ️ Licensed Extensions | FredoBatch, ElevationProfile, FredoSketch, LayOps, MatSim and Pic2Shape will require license from Sept 1st More Info

    A new home for SketchUp

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved SketchUp Discussions
    sketchup
    822 Posts 171 Posters 113.9k Views 171 Watching
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • thomthomT Offline
      thomthom
      last edited by

      @kingsi said:

      Heres what I think will happen. Sketchup 9 will be called "Sketchup 2013" then Trimble will be releasing new versions every year just like Autodesk.

      Statement based on what exactly?

      Thomas Thomassen β€” SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
      List of my plugins and link to the CookieWare fund

      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • kingsiK Offline
        kingsi
        last edited by

        @unknownuser said:

        Statement based on what exactly?

        Pure Speculation β˜€

        Noobtastic

        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • kingsiK Offline
          kingsi
          last edited by

          @unknownuser said:

          LOL, you mean there might be a "SketchUp" sub-forum over at CGTalk?

          Now that is just going too far πŸ˜’

          On a serious note, my next door neighbour owns a plumbing business and he uses Autocad. When I told him that I use Google Sketchup he could not even hide his amusement. Now I don't care about stuff like that because I am too old (and hes really dull so Autocad is perfect for him), however kids do care about that. A bit of rebranding would not be a bad thing in my humble opinion. Not to mention that the more new punters buying and or using Sketchup the stronger and better developed it becomes for everyone.

          Disclaimer: I really am purely just guessing based on zero credible information πŸ˜•

          Noobtastic

          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • chrisglasierC Offline
            chrisglasier
            last edited by

            @kingsi said:

            ... When I told him that I use Google Sketchup he could not even hide his amusement. ...

            This reminded me of an aspiring Captain of Industry telling me in 1995 in no uncertain terms that the City considered the Internet a joke, a plaything, a passing fad.

            I think it will not be too long before "Still using Autocad" will be derogative de rigeur. Re-branding may get Sketchup to help along the path but inevitably HTML5 and all that becomes the norm - which of course has no brand at all.

            With TBA interfaces we can analyse what is to be achieved so that IT can help with automation to achieve it.

            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • T Offline
              Technical Ben
              last edited by

              I'll shed a tear when Sketchup is no more. Trimble does not sound "right" right now. Something that Google had (and was committed to) is missing. I feel quite angry Google passed on the project really. πŸ˜•

              1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
              • thomthomT Offline
                thomthom
                last edited by

                @technical ben said:

                I'll shed a tear when Sketchup is no more. Trimble does not sound "right" right now. Something that Google had (and was committed to) is missing. I feel quite angry Google passed on the project really. πŸ˜•

                Committed to? They hardly did anything to it - mostly implemented connections with Google services. SketchUp development was much more pronounced pre-Google.

                Thomas Thomassen β€” SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
                List of my plugins and link to the CookieWare fund

                1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                • GaieusG Offline
                  Gaieus
                  last edited by

                  @technical ben said:

                  ...I feel quite angry Google passed on the project really. πŸ˜•

                  Much better this way than if they'd shelved SU and stopped development forever without letting anyone else do it. At least the future is open now (which means that there is also future at least)

                  Gai...

                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • MarianM Offline
                    Marian
                    last edited by

                    So...any news on concrete direction changes or new features planned? It's been a while since they were bought.

                    http://marian87.deviantart.com/

                    1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                    • sketch3d.deS Offline
                      sketch3d.de
                      last edited by

                      @marian said:

                      It's been a while since they were bought.

                      <kidding mode>already 4 long weeks and no results... seems that development stalls</kidding mode>

                      scnr

                      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • Rich O BrienR Offline
                        Rich O Brien Moderator
                        last edited by

                        A Maintenance release

                        A WebGL viewer

                        A new office

                        A new Gallery

                        yes, things are pretty static alright πŸ˜’

                        If you were moving house would you have time for anything else? But SU team seem to be burning the candle at both ends. Also if you follow they're twitter and JBacus Google+ you get other info. Like a recent trip to Helsinki for example which is also the home of Tekla. So, read into that as you want.

                        I think it's unfair to say things are static when they are in a state of flux.

                        Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

                        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • MarianM Offline
                          Marian
                          last edited by

                          Well it's been announced in April. Although the acquisition was completed a month ago, they had plenty of time to think, no?

                          I didn't say they should have already rolled out a new version of SU, I asked for something sensible, news on any orientation changes, not a detailed plan on taking over the world...
                          It's been months since this "thing" happened and we still don't have many certainties.

                          I didn't say things were static, I asked for more iinformation on the direction they are going. If you're satisfied with what you know, that's fine.

                          I'm a bit anxious, but mostly curious.

                          http://marian87.deviantart.com/

                          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • Rich O BrienR Offline
                            Rich O Brien Moderator
                            last edited by

                            @Marian

                            My comment wasn't meant for you. I agree more news is needed. Did you read the interview in catchup with John? He gave some snippets about where they are headed.

                            My personal opinion is that SketchUp will remain as it always has. Fun and free to those who want to enjoy it. The Pro version will get more bells and whistles for the AEC industry.

                            Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

                            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • thomthomT Offline
                              thomthom
                              last edited by

                              @rich o brien said:

                              The Pro version will get more bells and whistles for the AEC industry.

                              My impression is that it will be more in the form of extensions.

                              Thomas Thomassen β€” SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
                              List of my plugins and link to the CookieWare fund

                              1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • Rich O BrienR Offline
                                Rich O Brien Moderator
                                last edited by

                                @thomthom said:

                                My impression is that it will be more in the form of extensions.

                                Looks like I'll be learning ruby then. I've this idea for a Bezier Surface plugin that turns SU meshes into Rhino-esque NURBS

                                Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

                                1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • MarianM Offline
                                  Marian
                                  last edited by

                                  Sorry Rich.
                                  Yeah, I read the interview. I have a similar opinion as yours, but would still be nice to know a little a more. I'm not as worried as I was at first and I know SU will not die in the near future.
                                  To be honest I want to feel excited that my favourite program is becoming something cooler,better,etc.

                                  http://marian87.deviantart.com/

                                  1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • sketch3d.deS Offline
                                    sketch3d.de
                                    last edited by

                                    @marian said:

                                    Well it's been announced in April.

                                    26.04. ~ 8 weeks today

                                    @marian said:

                                    It's been months since this "thing" happened and we still don't have many certainties.

                                    I'm not sure if we do have a claim on certainities , normally the people owning the stuff and doin' the work are defining what and when.

                                    @marian said:

                                    If you're satisfied with what you know, that's fine.

                                    that's not the question and being keen on resp. asking for news is fine of course, demanding probably not.

                                    am sure that there will be some more new infos in the not so far future.

                                    N.

                                    1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • M Offline
                                      mac1
                                      last edited by

                                      Seven Stages of a Project;
                                      Wild Enthusiasm;
                                      Well Take It Form Here;
                                      Total Confusion;
                                      Disillusionment;
                                      The Search For The Guilty;
                                      Punishment Of The Innocent;
                                      Promotion Of The Non-PArticipants πŸ’š

                                      1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • brookefoxB Offline
                                        brookefox
                                        last edited by

                                        Nice. Can anybody play?

                                        Where do I fit in?

                                        Seven Stages of a Project

                                        1. Wild Enthusiasm
                                        2. Well Take It Form Here
                                        3. Total Confusion
                                        4. Disillusionment
                                        5. The Search For The Guilty
                                        6. Punishment Of The Innocent
                                        7. Promotion Of The Non-Participants

                                        ~ Brooke

                                        1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • andybotA Offline
                                          andybot
                                          last edited by

                                          @brookefox said:

                                          Nice. Can anybody play?

                                          Where do I fit in?

                                          Seven Stages of a Project

                                          1. Wild Enthusiasm
                                          2. Well Take It Form Here
                                          3. Total Confusion
                                          4. Disillusionment
                                          5. The Search For The Guilty
                                          6. Punishment Of The Innocent
                                          7. Promotion Of The Non-Participants

                                          sounds like #3 to me πŸ˜†

                                          http://charlottesvillearchitecturalrendering.com/

                                          1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                          • jason_marantoJ Offline
                                            jason_maranto
                                            last edited by

                                            I already went through all 7 stages -- what now? πŸ˜• πŸ˜•

                                            Best,
                                            Jason.

                                            I create video tutorial series about several 2D & 3D graphics programs.

                                            1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                            • 1
                                            • 2
                                            • 38
                                            • 39
                                            • 40
                                            • 41
                                            • 42
                                            • 41 / 42
                                            • First post
                                              Last post
                                            Buy SketchPlus
                                            Buy SUbD
                                            Buy WrapR
                                            Buy eBook
                                            Buy Modelur
                                            Buy Vertex Tools
                                            Buy SketchCuisine
                                            Buy FormFonts

                                            Advertisement