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Sketchup Version List -

Sketchup Version List -

This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of SketchUp's evolution, from its early startup roots to the modern, collaborative 2026 release. The Evolution of a Legend: A Complete SketchUp Version List

  • SketchUp 2021 (November 2020)

    SketchUp 7 (2008): A major leap with the introduction of Dynamic Components and integration with the Google 3D Warehouse. sketchup version list

    SketchUp 2013 (Trimble First Release)

    The iconic blue/white logo changed to the red/black "S" we know today. This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of

    • Solid Tools (Boolean operations) were added to Pro.
    • Introduced the "Component Options" dialog and improved geo-location with Google Maps integration.
    • This was the last version released while the company was owned by Google.
    • Graphics: Added support for high-DPI displays.
    • Inference: Improvements to the inference engine logic.
    • **LayOut
    • Added the "Follow Me" tool, a massive breakthrough for creating complex shapes like pipes and moldings.

    5. Summary Table – Major Milestones

    | Version | Year | Key Innovation | Owner | |---------|------|----------------|-------| | 1.0 | 2000 | Push/Pull | @Last | | 4.0 | 2004 | Ruby API | @Last | | 5.0 | 2005 | Textures | @Last | | 6.0 | 2006 | Google Earth, 3D Warehouse | Google | | 8.0 | 2010 | Solid tools | Google | | 2013 | 2013 | Extension Warehouse | Trimble | | 2017 | 2017 | 64-bit only | Trimble | | 2018 | 2018 | Web Free version launched | Trimble | | 2020 | 2020 | Tags (renamed Layers) | Trimble | | 2024 | 2024 | Cloud referencing, BIM IFC 4.3 | Trimble | SketchUp 2021 (November 2020) SketchUp 7 (2008): A