SketchUp Pro 2024 v24.0.594

Overview

SketchUp Pro 2024 (v24.0.594) represents a significant evolution in Trimble's flagship conceptual 3D modeling software, transforming it from a intuitive design tool into a connected, intelligent design communication hub. This release introduces powerful AI-driven design assistants, robust interoperability enhancements, and cloud-powered collaboration tools, solidifying its position as the indispensable platform for architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban planners, and construction professionals.

Revolutionary Feature Set

1. AI-Powered Design Intelligence

Smart Design Assistant (SDA) - Context-aware modeling suggestions and automated shape completion based on user intent and common design patterns.
Generative Form Finding - AI-driven massing studies that generate optimal design options based on defined constraints like sun exposure, square footage, and program.
MaterialAI - Intelligent material application that suggests and generates realistic textures based on object type and style.

2. Next-Generation Modeling & Precision Tools

Solid Tools 2.0 - Enhanced Boolean operations with cleaner geometry and predictable outcomes for complex architectural forms.
Advanced Curvature - NURBS-like surface modeling within SketchUp's push/pull paradigm for sophisticated organic shapes.
Parametric Components (Dynamic Components++) - More powerful user-defined attributes and behaviors, enabling true parametric design without plugins.

3. Immersive Visualization & Real-Time Rendering

Enscape & V-Ray Deep Integration - Near-native real-time rendering engine providing photorealistic visuals and VR walkthroughs directly within the viewport.
AI-Powered Lighting Analysis - Automated sunlight and shadow studies that provide actionable data on energy performance and lighting quality.
Point Cloud Processing - Enhanced LiDAR/Photogrammetry support for creating accurate as-built models from scan data.

4. Cloud Collaboration & Data Management

Trimble Connect Hub - Centralized project dashboard for issue tracking, model sharing, and version control across the entire project team.
Real-Time Co-Editing (Beta) - Multi-user, simultaneous modeling on the same project file with conflict resolution.
Model Health Check - Automated diagnostics that identify and help fix common model issues like reversed faces, stray edges, and component errors.

5. Interoperability & BIM Workflow

IFC 4.3 Certification - Enhanced openBIM support for seamless data exchange with Revit, ArchiCAD, and other BIM platforms.
CAD Importer Pro - Faster, more reliable import of DWG/DXF/DGN files with improved layer and geometry handling.
Schedules & Quantification - Generate dynamic reports for material takeoffs, area calculations, and cost estimation directly from the model.

Industry-Specific Applications

Architecture & Construction

Conceptual Massing to Construction Docs: Seamless workflow from early sketches to detailed drawing sets within Layout.
Clash Detection: Identify and resolve geometric conflicts between building systems early in the design process.
Prefab & Modular Design: Detailed modeling of panelized and modular components for off-site construction.

Interior Design

Real-Time Material Swapping: Instantly visualize different finishes, furnishings, and fixtures in real-time.
VR Client Presentations: Immerse clients in their designed spaces using affordable VR headsets.
Furniture & Fixture Libraries: Access to vast online warehouses of manufacturer-specific content.

Landscape & Urban Planning

Terrain Modeling 2.0: Create complex, accurate site topographies from survey data with new grading tools.
GIS Data Integration: Import and geo-locate projects using real-world map and GIS data.
Vegetation & Ecosystem Tools: Simulate plant growth over time and analyze ecosystem impacts.

Technical Specifications

Modeling Engine:

Precision: Sub-millimeter accuracy for detailed fabrication-level modeling.
Performance: Optimized for complex models with 10M+ polygons.
Geometry: Advanced handling of curves and complex Boolean operations.

File Format Support:

Import: SKP, DWG, DXF, DGN, 3DS, DEM, IFC, OBJ, FBX, KMZ, STL, PNG, JPG, TIF, PSD
Export: SKP, DWG, DXF, DGN, 3DS, IFC, OBJ, FBX, KMZ, STL, XGL, PNG, JPG, TIF, PDF, EPS

System Requirements: