Using two versions of SketchUp at the same time
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Is it possible to use or rather have installed, two versions of SU on one computer at the same time? I would like to try SU Make 2014, but I am terrified that on install it will write over my version of SU8 and which I am very happy with. I don't need a professional version and my FREE little SU 8 is just fine for me. I don't want to have to be forced to pay for a license for a programme I only use from time to time. Example - I have (at least for now) two versions of both Photoshop and Illustrator, the most current and the prior both installed and can open either version or even both at the same time without any hassle.
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Yes, you can install SU2014 without worrying about your SU2013 installation. Just don't copy plugins from the SU2013 Plugins folder to SU2014. Make sure you install fresh copies.
SU2014 will install initially as pro but will revert to the free version if you opt not to buy the license.
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I can have SU7, SU8, SU13 and SU14 all open and running at the same time.
The only confusing bit can be that the Icons look the same and the default opening version can change. -
Thank you. Now just to figure out how to guide the new copies of my plug-ins to the 2014 version of SU. Plug-in of choice and the one I would worry about the most - LightUp. I will check on their forum to make sure I can install a fresh and separate copy on Make 2014 and still maintain my SU8 in it's current state.
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