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Apr 19, 2024
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About SketchUp
The world’s most popular 3D modeler is now available for iPad.
For architects, interior designers, construction professionals, set designers, and creatives of all backgrounds, SketchUp for iPad is a powerful, intuitive 3D design and communication app. Explore everything SketchUp for iPad has to offer free for seven days, or purchase via an in-app subscription ($119/year or $14.99/month).
SketchUp for iPad Premium Features
CREATE IN 3D
-Draw in 3D using an Apple Pencil, mouse and keyboard, or multi-touch gestures.
-Autoshape turns doodles into 3D models in seconds, making it easier than ever to get started in 3D.
-Use Markup mode to create handwritten annotations overtop 3D models.
-Search millions of pre-made components, materials, and configurable objects that are freely downloadable from 3D Warehouse.
MERGE PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL WORLDS
-Experience your designs in the real world with augmented reality (AR) viewing features.
-Directly import image objects and apply photo textures from your Photos library, iOS Files App, or by taking pictures using your iPad camera.
-Import satellite imagery, 3D terrain, and location information to create accurate shadow studies and design with real-world context.
WORK ON THE GO
-With unlimited cloud storage, you can seamlessly sync files across your devices – and work on them using SketchUp for iPad, SketchUp for Web, and SketchUp Pro desktop apps.
IMPORT/EXPORT
-Import SKP files from the Files app or Trimble Connect
-Export: Images, animations, and 3D Models in STL, OBJ, and USDz format
When using SketchUp on your iPad and iPhone without a paid subscription, you are still able to explore and present your 3D projects for FREE; here’s how:
-Navigate your projects using intuitive multi-touch gestures.
-View your projects from any of the standard views or custom scenes.
-Switch between perspective and orthographic camera views.
-Turn Tags on or off to control the visibility of parts of your model.
-Adjust the look and feel of your model by controlling Edge and Face styles, Shadows, Hidden Geometry, Section Planes, and Section Cuts.
-Take measurements and get information about edge lengths, the area of faces, the volume of solids, and component and group definitions.
-Merge your models with the world around you by viewing them in augmented reality.
REQUIREMENTS
This app requires iOS 15 or higher with a minimum of 1024Mb of RAM (Retina iPads or newer, iPhone 5 or newer). For additional information and instructions, please visit the SketchUp Help Center: https://help.sketchup.com/sketchup-ipad/system-requirements
The AR model viewing feature uses ARKit and is compatible with iPhone 6s and newer, iPad Pro, or any 2017 iPad or newer.
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
SketchUp lets you create and edit 3D models on iPad via an in-app subscription of $119 USD per year. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account on confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before your subscription expiration date. Your account will be charged $119 USD for renewal within 24-hours prior to your subscription expiration date. You can manage your subscriptions at any time, and/or turn off auto-renew, by visiting your Account Settings after your initial purchase is complete.
If you are a SketchUp Free user, please note that you will only be able to access the free viewing features on your iPad or iPhone.
For architects, interior designers, construction professionals, set designers, and creatives of all backgrounds, SketchUp for iPad is a powerful, intuitive 3D design and communication app. Explore everything SketchUp for iPad has to offer free for seven days, or purchase via an in-app subscription ($119/year or $14.99/month).
SketchUp for iPad Premium Features
CREATE IN 3D
-Draw in 3D using an Apple Pencil, mouse and keyboard, or multi-touch gestures.
-Autoshape turns doodles into 3D models in seconds, making it easier than ever to get started in 3D.
-Use Markup mode to create handwritten annotations overtop 3D models.
-Search millions of pre-made components, materials, and configurable objects that are freely downloadable from 3D Warehouse.
MERGE PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL WORLDS
-Experience your designs in the real world with augmented reality (AR) viewing features.
-Directly import image objects and apply photo textures from your Photos library, iOS Files App, or by taking pictures using your iPad camera.
-Import satellite imagery, 3D terrain, and location information to create accurate shadow studies and design with real-world context.
WORK ON THE GO
-With unlimited cloud storage, you can seamlessly sync files across your devices – and work on them using SketchUp for iPad, SketchUp for Web, and SketchUp Pro desktop apps.
IMPORT/EXPORT
-Import SKP files from the Files app or Trimble Connect
-Export: Images, animations, and 3D Models in STL, OBJ, and USDz format
When using SketchUp on your iPad and iPhone without a paid subscription, you are still able to explore and present your 3D projects for FREE; here’s how:
-Navigate your projects using intuitive multi-touch gestures.
-View your projects from any of the standard views or custom scenes.
-Switch between perspective and orthographic camera views.
-Turn Tags on or off to control the visibility of parts of your model.
-Adjust the look and feel of your model by controlling Edge and Face styles, Shadows, Hidden Geometry, Section Planes, and Section Cuts.
-Take measurements and get information about edge lengths, the area of faces, the volume of solids, and component and group definitions.
-Merge your models with the world around you by viewing them in augmented reality.
REQUIREMENTS
This app requires iOS 15 or higher with a minimum of 1024Mb of RAM (Retina iPads or newer, iPhone 5 or newer). For additional information and instructions, please visit the SketchUp Help Center: https://help.sketchup.com/sketchup-ipad/system-requirements
The AR model viewing feature uses ARKit and is compatible with iPhone 6s and newer, iPad Pro, or any 2017 iPad or newer.
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
SketchUp lets you create and edit 3D models on iPad via an in-app subscription of $119 USD per year. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account on confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before your subscription expiration date. Your account will be charged $119 USD for renewal within 24-hours prior to your subscription expiration date. You can manage your subscriptions at any time, and/or turn off auto-renew, by visiting your Account Settings after your initial purchase is complete.
If you are a SketchUp Free user, please note that you will only be able to access the free viewing features on your iPad or iPhone.
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What's New in the Latest Version 6.5.1
Last updated on Apr 19, 2024
Old Versions
What's new in v6.5 – Generate 3D models of existing spaces and start designing immediately with Scan-to-Design. Create more realistic visuals in-app with Ambient Occlusion. Plus, customize keyboard shortcuts, share links for real-time viewing, and enjoy improvements to Diffusion!
Scan-to-Design – Use LiDAR scanning in SketchUp to quickly generate 3D models of existing spaces, providing an excellent starting point for design and collaboration. Scan-to-Design harnesses technology from Canvas and Apple RoomPlan, offering the following 3D outputs:
• Canvas scan output will generate a textured 3D model in which the ‘room surfaces’ (walls, ceiling, floor) are drawn as planes and/or triangulated meshes that can be easily edited using SketchUp's modeling tools. The rest of the space (furnishings, etc) will be drawn as a textured, triangulated mesh.
• Apple's RoomPlan technology creates a simplified model of the space comprised of orthogonal SketchUp edges and faces, including cut-outs for windows and doors.
Models are intelligently organized, so you can toggle the visibility of different outputs using either the Tags panel or the Outliner.
Customize Scan-to-Design preferences to dial in the best output for your workflow. Access these settings in Preferences > Scan-to-Design.
Requirements: Scan-to-Design requires a LiDAR-enabled iPad and iOS17 or higher.
Omnibar – Search for tools and features using industry-standard terms, and Omnibar will recommend tools in SketchUp that match. Omnibar boosts productivity by letting you set custom keyboard shortcuts for any of SketchUp's tools or commands.
Ambient Occlusion is a beautiful shading effect that adds a sense of depth to your SketchUp models. You’ll find the settings for Ambient Occlusion in the Styles panel under Face settings.
Link Sharing = Live Viewing. Shared links now offer the recipients of those links the ability to join a real-time viewing session and see changes that you're making to the model in real-time. Viewers have the option to navigate the SketchUp model, but when you activate a scene, they'll be pulled back to see the same thing that you're seeing.
Diffusion Improvements
• Maintain Seed: After selecting a Diffusion-generated image, toggling Maintain Seed allows you to iterate on the chosen image instead of creating an entirely new image.
• Negative prompt: Use the Negative Prompt field to specify what you do not want to see in Diffusion-generated images.
Bug Fixes
We fixed a bug that was causing SketchUp's cursor within the modeling viewport to be offset from the location of the pencil, touch, and mouse input.
We're excited to hear what you have to say about these updates! Please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums to let us know how the above is, or is not, working for you: forums.SketchUp.com/c/SketchUp-for-iPad/
Scan-to-Design – Use LiDAR scanning in SketchUp to quickly generate 3D models of existing spaces, providing an excellent starting point for design and collaboration. Scan-to-Design harnesses technology from Canvas and Apple RoomPlan, offering the following 3D outputs:
• Canvas scan output will generate a textured 3D model in which the ‘room surfaces’ (walls, ceiling, floor) are drawn as planes and/or triangulated meshes that can be easily edited using SketchUp's modeling tools. The rest of the space (furnishings, etc) will be drawn as a textured, triangulated mesh.
• Apple's RoomPlan technology creates a simplified model of the space comprised of orthogonal SketchUp edges and faces, including cut-outs for windows and doors.
Models are intelligently organized, so you can toggle the visibility of different outputs using either the Tags panel or the Outliner.
Customize Scan-to-Design preferences to dial in the best output for your workflow. Access these settings in Preferences > Scan-to-Design.
Requirements: Scan-to-Design requires a LiDAR-enabled iPad and iOS17 or higher.
Omnibar – Search for tools and features using industry-standard terms, and Omnibar will recommend tools in SketchUp that match. Omnibar boosts productivity by letting you set custom keyboard shortcuts for any of SketchUp's tools or commands.
Ambient Occlusion is a beautiful shading effect that adds a sense of depth to your SketchUp models. You’ll find the settings for Ambient Occlusion in the Styles panel under Face settings.
Link Sharing = Live Viewing. Shared links now offer the recipients of those links the ability to join a real-time viewing session and see changes that you're making to the model in real-time. Viewers have the option to navigate the SketchUp model, but when you activate a scene, they'll be pulled back to see the same thing that you're seeing.
Diffusion Improvements
• Maintain Seed: After selecting a Diffusion-generated image, toggling Maintain Seed allows you to iterate on the chosen image instead of creating an entirely new image.
• Negative prompt: Use the Negative Prompt field to specify what you do not want to see in Diffusion-generated images.
Bug Fixes
We fixed a bug that was causing SketchUp's cursor within the modeling viewport to be offset from the location of the pencil, touch, and mouse input.
We're excited to hear what you have to say about these updates! Please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums to let us know how the above is, or is not, working for you: forums.SketchUp.com/c/SketchUp-for-iPad/
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Version History
6.5.1
Apr 19, 2024
What's new in v6.5 – Generate 3D models of existing spaces and start designing immediately with Scan-to-Design. Create more realistic visuals in-app with Ambient Occlusion. Plus, customize keyboard shortcuts, share links for real-time viewing, and enjoy improvements to Diffusion!
Scan-to-Design – Use LiDAR scanning in SketchUp to quickly generate 3D models of existing spaces, providing an excellent starting point for design and collaboration. Scan-to-Design harnesses technology from Canvas and Apple RoomPlan, offering the following 3D outputs:
• Canvas scan output will generate a textured 3D model in which the ‘room surfaces’ (walls, ceiling, floor) are drawn as planes and/or triangulated meshes that can be easily edited using SketchUp's modeling tools. The rest of the space (furnishings, etc) will be drawn as a textured, triangulated mesh.
• Apple's RoomPlan technology creates a simplified model of the space comprised of orthogonal SketchUp edges and faces, including cut-outs for windows and doors.
Models are intelligently organized, so you can toggle the visibility of different outputs using either the Tags panel or the Outliner.
Customize Scan-to-Design preferences to dial in the best output for your workflow. Access these settings in Preferences > Scan-to-Design.
Requirements: Scan-to-Design requires a LiDAR-enabled iPad and iOS17 or higher.
Omnibar – Search for tools and features using industry-standard terms, and Omnibar will recommend tools in SketchUp that match. Omnibar boosts productivity by letting you set custom keyboard shortcuts for any of SketchUp's tools or commands.
Ambient Occlusion is a beautiful shading effect that adds a sense of depth to your SketchUp models. You’ll find the settings for Ambient Occlusion in the Styles panel under Face settings.
Link Sharing = Live Viewing. Shared links now offer the recipients of those links the ability to join a real-time viewing session and see changes that you're making to the model in real-time. Viewers have the option to navigate the SketchUp model, but when you activate a scene, they'll be pulled back to see the same thing that you're seeing.
Diffusion Improvements
• Maintain Seed: After selecting a Diffusion-generated image, toggling Maintain Seed allows you to iterate on the chosen image instead of creating an entirely new image.
• Negative prompt: Use the Negative Prompt field to specify what you do not want to see in Diffusion-generated images.
Bug Fixes
We fixed a bug that was causing SketchUp's cursor within the modeling viewport to be offset from the location of the pencil, touch, and mouse input.
We're excited to hear what you have to say about these updates! Please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums to let us know how the above is, or is not, working for you: forums.SketchUp.com/c/SketchUp-for-iPad/
Scan-to-Design – Use LiDAR scanning in SketchUp to quickly generate 3D models of existing spaces, providing an excellent starting point for design and collaboration. Scan-to-Design harnesses technology from Canvas and Apple RoomPlan, offering the following 3D outputs:
• Canvas scan output will generate a textured 3D model in which the ‘room surfaces’ (walls, ceiling, floor) are drawn as planes and/or triangulated meshes that can be easily edited using SketchUp's modeling tools. The rest of the space (furnishings, etc) will be drawn as a textured, triangulated mesh.
• Apple's RoomPlan technology creates a simplified model of the space comprised of orthogonal SketchUp edges and faces, including cut-outs for windows and doors.
Models are intelligently organized, so you can toggle the visibility of different outputs using either the Tags panel or the Outliner.
Customize Scan-to-Design preferences to dial in the best output for your workflow. Access these settings in Preferences > Scan-to-Design.
Requirements: Scan-to-Design requires a LiDAR-enabled iPad and iOS17 or higher.
Omnibar – Search for tools and features using industry-standard terms, and Omnibar will recommend tools in SketchUp that match. Omnibar boosts productivity by letting you set custom keyboard shortcuts for any of SketchUp's tools or commands.
Ambient Occlusion is a beautiful shading effect that adds a sense of depth to your SketchUp models. You’ll find the settings for Ambient Occlusion in the Styles panel under Face settings.
Link Sharing = Live Viewing. Shared links now offer the recipients of those links the ability to join a real-time viewing session and see changes that you're making to the model in real-time. Viewers have the option to navigate the SketchUp model, but when you activate a scene, they'll be pulled back to see the same thing that you're seeing.
Diffusion Improvements
• Maintain Seed: After selecting a Diffusion-generated image, toggling Maintain Seed allows you to iterate on the chosen image instead of creating an entirely new image.
• Negative prompt: Use the Negative Prompt field to specify what you do not want to see in Diffusion-generated images.
Bug Fixes
We fixed a bug that was causing SketchUp's cursor within the modeling viewport to be offset from the location of the pencil, touch, and mouse input.
We're excited to hear what you have to say about these updates! Please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums to let us know how the above is, or is not, working for you: forums.SketchUp.com/c/SketchUp-for-iPad/
6.5.0
Apr 10, 2024
What's new in v6.5 – Generate 3D models of existing spaces and start designing immediately with Scan-to-Design. Create more realistic visuals in-app with Ambient Occlusion. Plus, customize keyboard shortcuts, share links for real-time viewing, and enjoy improvements to Diffusion!
Scan-to-Design – Use LiDAR scanning in SketchUp to quickly generate 3D models of existing spaces, providing an excellent starting point for design and collaboration. Scan-to-Design harnesses technology from Canvas and Apple RoomPlan, offering the following 3D outputs:
• Canvas scan output will generate a textured 3D model in which the ‘room surfaces’ (walls, ceiling, floor) are drawn as planes and/or triangulated meshes that can be easily edited using SketchUp's modeling tools. The rest of the space (furnishings, etc) will be drawn as a textured, triangulated mesh.
• Apple's RoomPlan technology creates a simplified model of the space comprised of orthogonal SketchUp edges and faces, including cut-outs for windows and doors.
Models are intelligently organized, so you can toggle the visibility of different outputs using either the Tags panel or the Outliner.
Customize Scan-to-Design preferences to dial in the best output for your workflow. Access these settings in Preferences > Scan-to-Design.
Requirements: Scan-to-Design requires a LiDAR-enabled iPad and iOS17 or higher.
Omnibar – Search for tools and features using industry-standard terms, and Omnibar will recommend tools in SketchUp that match. Omnibar boosts productivity by letting you set custom keyboard shortcuts for any of SketchUp's tools or commands.
Ambient Occlusion is a beautiful shading effect that adds a sense of depth to your SketchUp models. You’ll find the settings for Ambient Occlusion in the Styles panel under Face settings.
Link Sharing = Live Viewing. Shared links now offer the recipients of those links the ability to join a real-time viewing session and see changes that you're making to the model in real-time. Viewers have the option to navigate the SketchUp model, but when you activate a scene, they'll be pulled back to see the same thing that you're seeing.
Diffusion Improvements
• Maintain Seed: After selecting a Diffusion-generated image, toggling Maintain Seed allows you to iterate on the chosen image instead of creating an entirely new image.
• Negative prompt: Use the Negative Prompt field to specify what you do not want to see in Diffusion-generated images.
We're excited to hear what you have to say about these updates! Please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums to let us know how the above is, or is not, working for you: forums.SketchUp.com/c/SketchUp-for-iPad/
Scan-to-Design – Use LiDAR scanning in SketchUp to quickly generate 3D models of existing spaces, providing an excellent starting point for design and collaboration. Scan-to-Design harnesses technology from Canvas and Apple RoomPlan, offering the following 3D outputs:
• Canvas scan output will generate a textured 3D model in which the ‘room surfaces’ (walls, ceiling, floor) are drawn as planes and/or triangulated meshes that can be easily edited using SketchUp's modeling tools. The rest of the space (furnishings, etc) will be drawn as a textured, triangulated mesh.
• Apple's RoomPlan technology creates a simplified model of the space comprised of orthogonal SketchUp edges and faces, including cut-outs for windows and doors.
Models are intelligently organized, so you can toggle the visibility of different outputs using either the Tags panel or the Outliner.
Customize Scan-to-Design preferences to dial in the best output for your workflow. Access these settings in Preferences > Scan-to-Design.
Requirements: Scan-to-Design requires a LiDAR-enabled iPad and iOS17 or higher.
Omnibar – Search for tools and features using industry-standard terms, and Omnibar will recommend tools in SketchUp that match. Omnibar boosts productivity by letting you set custom keyboard shortcuts for any of SketchUp's tools or commands.
Ambient Occlusion is a beautiful shading effect that adds a sense of depth to your SketchUp models. You’ll find the settings for Ambient Occlusion in the Styles panel under Face settings.
Link Sharing = Live Viewing. Shared links now offer the recipients of those links the ability to join a real-time viewing session and see changes that you're making to the model in real-time. Viewers have the option to navigate the SketchUp model, but when you activate a scene, they'll be pulled back to see the same thing that you're seeing.
Diffusion Improvements
• Maintain Seed: After selecting a Diffusion-generated image, toggling Maintain Seed allows you to iterate on the chosen image instead of creating an entirely new image.
• Negative prompt: Use the Negative Prompt field to specify what you do not want to see in Diffusion-generated images.
We're excited to hear what you have to say about these updates! Please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums to let us know how the above is, or is not, working for you: forums.SketchUp.com/c/SketchUp-for-iPad/
6.4.3
Mar 12, 2024
Here's what's new in v6.4.3 (2049)!
IMPROVEMENTS
• We’ve updated the iconography that is being used to denote where your files are being stored.
- The Trimble Connect storage option is denoted by a cloud icon. Files stored in Connect for which you have view-only access will display a locked cloud icon. Files that live in Connect and are available for offline viewing will display a filled cloud icon with a checkmark.
- Files that are stored locally on device in the Sketchup app folder will display a files app icon with the SketchUp app icon overlaid atop it.
- Files stored elsewhere in the Files app, either locally, or in a 3rd party cloud service, will display a Files app icon.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that was causing SketchUp to crash when importing certain types of DWG files.
• The Offset tool offers a shortcut whereby you can double-tap after performing an offset in order to repeat the same offset in the same direction. We fixed a bug that makes this shortcut perform more reliably.
• We fixed a bug that was resulting in some weirdness when attempting to customize the radial shortcut menu.
• Other misc bug fixes & improvements.
IMPROVEMENTS
• We’ve updated the iconography that is being used to denote where your files are being stored.
- The Trimble Connect storage option is denoted by a cloud icon. Files stored in Connect for which you have view-only access will display a locked cloud icon. Files that live in Connect and are available for offline viewing will display a filled cloud icon with a checkmark.
- Files that are stored locally on device in the Sketchup app folder will display a files app icon with the SketchUp app icon overlaid atop it.
- Files stored elsewhere in the Files app, either locally, or in a 3rd party cloud service, will display a Files app icon.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that was causing SketchUp to crash when importing certain types of DWG files.
• The Offset tool offers a shortcut whereby you can double-tap after performing an offset in order to repeat the same offset in the same direction. We fixed a bug that makes this shortcut perform more reliably.
• We fixed a bug that was resulting in some weirdness when attempting to customize the radial shortcut menu.
• Other misc bug fixes & improvements.
6.4.2
Jan 24, 2024
Here's what's new in v6.4.2 (2042)!
IMPROVEMENTS
• SketchUp Diffusion is now available for you to add to customizable linear and radial shortcut toolbars.
• We made a change to the way that Diffusion and Markup scenes interact with Styles, specifically overlay watermarks. It’s now the case that when a scene is deleted in SketchUp for iPad, the Display Watermarks toggle (located under Styles > Watermark Settings) will be automatically toggled off.
• We’ve added the option to clear the clipboard so that you can fully dismiss the context menu toolbar when nothing in the model is selected.
BUG FIXES
• We’ve restored the default keyboard shortcuts (which were inadvertently jumbled in the last release).
• We fixed an issue that was affecting the layout of the information that is presented on the About screen in Portrait orientation in iOS 15.
• Miscellaneous fixes for missing or incorrect translations and minor Dark Mode inconsistencies.
IMPROVEMENTS
• SketchUp Diffusion is now available for you to add to customizable linear and radial shortcut toolbars.
• We made a change to the way that Diffusion and Markup scenes interact with Styles, specifically overlay watermarks. It’s now the case that when a scene is deleted in SketchUp for iPad, the Display Watermarks toggle (located under Styles > Watermark Settings) will be automatically toggled off.
• We’ve added the option to clear the clipboard so that you can fully dismiss the context menu toolbar when nothing in the model is selected.
BUG FIXES
• We’ve restored the default keyboard shortcuts (which were inadvertently jumbled in the last release).
• We fixed an issue that was affecting the layout of the information that is presented on the About screen in Portrait orientation in iOS 15.
• Miscellaneous fixes for missing or incorrect translations and minor Dark Mode inconsistencies.
6.4.1
Dec 21, 2023
What's new in v6.4.1 (2037) – Create rendered images in seconds using GenAI with SketchUp Diffusion!
SketchUp Diffusion is a new feature that allows you to combine an image of your active SketchUp viewport with a text prompt to create a new, AI-generated image. Diffusion offers a number of options that allow you to define the visual style of the rendered image and control the extent to which either the snapshot of your SketchUp model and/or the text-based prompt, influence the output:
• You can access Diffusion from the overflow tool palette (top row).
• Once the Diffusion panel is open, you’ll see a snapshot of your SketchUp model viewport and can add a prompt that describes the image you’d like to generate.
• Style presets offer shortcuts to generate images with a specific aesthetic.
• Settings sliders provide control over the extent to which either your SketchUp model or the text prompt influences the rendered output.
• After tapping the Generate button, you’ll see that the service returns three variations that you can tap on to preview.
• Add Scene lets you save a selected image as an overlay in your SketchUp viewport.
• You also have the option to share/save a selected image.
• You can use the Refresh button located in the top right corner of the Preview image to update the input for Diffusion with a fresh snapshot of the SketchUp viewport.
• Learn More will take you to the Help Center.
• Feedback will take you to the main SketchUp Diffusion section here in the SketchUp Forums.
Snaps – SketchUp for iPad now includes the Snaps capability that launched recently in SketchUp for Desktop.
• Any existing snaps in your model become visible when tools that can interact with them are active.
• You also have the option to add snaps to an object. You can do so by entering Edit Component or Edit Group mode, selecting a face, and then choosing Add Snaps from the context menu toolbar overflow list.
• The red rotate grips that used to be available when using the Move tool have been disabled. You can reactivate them via the Preferences panel, under the General Settings tab.
IMPROVEMENTS
• Autoshape now supports touch input! Simply long-press before sketching one of the supported Autoshape glyphs, and voilà!
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to crash on iOS 15.
• SketchUp for iPad users who have purchased a SketchUp Go subscription via the Apple App store now have access to SketchUp diffusion in China.
We’re excited to hear what you have to say about these updates! Please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums to let us know how the above is, or is not, working for you: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
SketchUp Diffusion is a new feature that allows you to combine an image of your active SketchUp viewport with a text prompt to create a new, AI-generated image. Diffusion offers a number of options that allow you to define the visual style of the rendered image and control the extent to which either the snapshot of your SketchUp model and/or the text-based prompt, influence the output:
• You can access Diffusion from the overflow tool palette (top row).
• Once the Diffusion panel is open, you’ll see a snapshot of your SketchUp model viewport and can add a prompt that describes the image you’d like to generate.
• Style presets offer shortcuts to generate images with a specific aesthetic.
• Settings sliders provide control over the extent to which either your SketchUp model or the text prompt influences the rendered output.
• After tapping the Generate button, you’ll see that the service returns three variations that you can tap on to preview.
• Add Scene lets you save a selected image as an overlay in your SketchUp viewport.
• You also have the option to share/save a selected image.
• You can use the Refresh button located in the top right corner of the Preview image to update the input for Diffusion with a fresh snapshot of the SketchUp viewport.
• Learn More will take you to the Help Center.
• Feedback will take you to the main SketchUp Diffusion section here in the SketchUp Forums.
Snaps – SketchUp for iPad now includes the Snaps capability that launched recently in SketchUp for Desktop.
• Any existing snaps in your model become visible when tools that can interact with them are active.
• You also have the option to add snaps to an object. You can do so by entering Edit Component or Edit Group mode, selecting a face, and then choosing Add Snaps from the context menu toolbar overflow list.
• The red rotate grips that used to be available when using the Move tool have been disabled. You can reactivate them via the Preferences panel, under the General Settings tab.
IMPROVEMENTS
• Autoshape now supports touch input! Simply long-press before sketching one of the supported Autoshape glyphs, and voilà!
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to crash on iOS 15.
• SketchUp for iPad users who have purchased a SketchUp Go subscription via the Apple App store now have access to SketchUp diffusion in China.
We’re excited to hear what you have to say about these updates! Please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums to let us know how the above is, or is not, working for you: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
6.4.0
Dec 5, 2023
What's new in v6.4.0 (2033) – Create rendered images in seconds using GenAI with SketchUp Diffusion!
SketchUp Diffusion is a new feature that allows you to combine an image of your active SketchUp viewport with a text prompt to create a new, AI-generated image. Diffusion offers a number of options that allow you to define the visual style of the rendered image and control the extent to which either the snapshot of your SketchUp model and/or the text-based prompt, influence the output:
• You can access Diffusion from the overflow tool palette (top row).
• Once the Diffusion panel is open, you’ll see a snapshot of your SketchUp model viewport and can add a prompt that describes the image you’d like to generate.
• Style presets offer shortcuts to generate images with a specific aesthetic.
• Settings sliders provide control over the extent to which either your SketchUp model or the text prompt influences the rendered output.
• After tapping the Generate button, you’ll see that the service returns three variations that you can tap on to preview.
• Add Scene lets you save a selected image as an overlay in your SketchUp viewport.
• You also have the option to share/save a selected image.
• You can use the Refresh button located in the top right corner of the Preview image to update the input for Diffusion with a fresh snapshot of the SketchUp viewport.
• Learn More will take you to the Help Center.
• Feedback will take you to the main SketchUp Diffusion section here in the SketchUp Forums.
Snaps – SketchUp for iPad now includes the Snaps capability that launched recently in SketchUp for Desktop.
• Any existing snaps in your model become visible when tools that can interact with them are active.
• You also have the option to add snaps to an object. You can do so by entering Edit Component or Edit Group mode, selecting a face, and then choosing Add Snaps from the context menu toolbar overflow list.
• The red rotate grips that used to be available when using the Move tool have been disabled. You can reactivate them via the Preferences panel, under the General Settings tab.
IMPROVEMENTS
• Autoshape now supports touch input! Simply long-press before sketching one of the supported Autoshape glyphs, and voilà!
• We repositioned the Cancel and Done in MarkUp mode.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that affected the ability to input measurements when using the Offset tool.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting Shadows and scenes. The time zone setting for shadows now persists properly when switching scenes.
• Tapping Select None no longer alters the active tool mode in the Select Tool’s toolbar.
• We cleaned up miscellaneous UI issues in Dark Mode and missing or incorrect translations.
• We addressed UI inconsistencies in the About tab of the Home screen and Soften Smooth panel.
• We fixed some UI issues that were affecting the layout of the Home screen in the iPhone version of the app.
• We fixed the bugs that resulted in the most frequent crashes.
We’re excited to hear what you have to say about these updates! Please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums to let us know how the above is, or is not, working for you: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
SketchUp Diffusion is a new feature that allows you to combine an image of your active SketchUp viewport with a text prompt to create a new, AI-generated image. Diffusion offers a number of options that allow you to define the visual style of the rendered image and control the extent to which either the snapshot of your SketchUp model and/or the text-based prompt, influence the output:
• You can access Diffusion from the overflow tool palette (top row).
• Once the Diffusion panel is open, you’ll see a snapshot of your SketchUp model viewport and can add a prompt that describes the image you’d like to generate.
• Style presets offer shortcuts to generate images with a specific aesthetic.
• Settings sliders provide control over the extent to which either your SketchUp model or the text prompt influences the rendered output.
• After tapping the Generate button, you’ll see that the service returns three variations that you can tap on to preview.
• Add Scene lets you save a selected image as an overlay in your SketchUp viewport.
• You also have the option to share/save a selected image.
• You can use the Refresh button located in the top right corner of the Preview image to update the input for Diffusion with a fresh snapshot of the SketchUp viewport.
• Learn More will take you to the Help Center.
• Feedback will take you to the main SketchUp Diffusion section here in the SketchUp Forums.
Snaps – SketchUp for iPad now includes the Snaps capability that launched recently in SketchUp for Desktop.
• Any existing snaps in your model become visible when tools that can interact with them are active.
• You also have the option to add snaps to an object. You can do so by entering Edit Component or Edit Group mode, selecting a face, and then choosing Add Snaps from the context menu toolbar overflow list.
• The red rotate grips that used to be available when using the Move tool have been disabled. You can reactivate them via the Preferences panel, under the General Settings tab.
IMPROVEMENTS
• Autoshape now supports touch input! Simply long-press before sketching one of the supported Autoshape glyphs, and voilà!
• We repositioned the Cancel and Done in MarkUp mode.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that affected the ability to input measurements when using the Offset tool.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting Shadows and scenes. The time zone setting for shadows now persists properly when switching scenes.
• Tapping Select None no longer alters the active tool mode in the Select Tool’s toolbar.
• We cleaned up miscellaneous UI issues in Dark Mode and missing or incorrect translations.
• We addressed UI inconsistencies in the About tab of the Home screen and Soften Smooth panel.
• We fixed some UI issues that were affecting the layout of the Home screen in the iPhone version of the app.
• We fixed the bugs that resulted in the most frequent crashes.
We’re excited to hear what you have to say about these updates! Please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums to let us know how the above is, or is not, working for you: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
6.3.2
Sep 18, 2023
Here's what's new in v6.3.2 (2011)!
BUG FIXES
• This update addresses several issues that surface in the Tags panel after updating to iOS 17.
• We fixed a bug that resulted in unintuitive behavior when switching between perspective and parallel projection camera modes using shortcut toolbars.
• We made a minor improvement to the USDz exporter and how it handles the visibility of tagged geometry. It’s now the case that when a tag is assigned to geometry and the tag is organized in a hidden tag folder, the geometry will not be visible in the exported USDz file. This improvement positively affects SketchUp’s AR model viewing capability.
• The update also includes a few other miscellaneous UI/UX improvements.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.3.2, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
BUG FIXES
• This update addresses several issues that surface in the Tags panel after updating to iOS 17.
• We fixed a bug that resulted in unintuitive behavior when switching between perspective and parallel projection camera modes using shortcut toolbars.
• We made a minor improvement to the USDz exporter and how it handles the visibility of tagged geometry. It’s now the case that when a tag is assigned to geometry and the tag is organized in a hidden tag folder, the geometry will not be visible in the exported USDz file. This improvement positively affects SketchUp’s AR model viewing capability.
• The update also includes a few other miscellaneous UI/UX improvements.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.3.2, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
6.3.1
Aug 28, 2023
Here's what's new in v6.3.1 (2010)!
NEW STUFF
• Presentation mode now offers a slideshow carousel that displays thumbnails of all of the scenes that are included in your presentation/animation. You’ll find the carousel by tapping the arrow at the right side of the context menu toolbar while in Presentation mode.
• The Styles Panel now offers the option to customize the horizon color. You can find this option located under the background settings.
• We’ve added a bunch of new video tutorials to the Learn tab!
IMPROVEMENTS
• It’s now the case that after minimizing the panels by swiping to the right, SketchUp will retain the prior state of the panels so that they are still set up the way you had them when the panels are expanded back open again.
• The animation export settings panel now offers the option to adjust the framerate for your animations.
• When creating a component, if you find that you want to give the component a name that is already in use, SketchUp will now ask if you want to: keep both (in which case the new component definition will automatically be renamed with a numeric suffix); replace (in which case the original component definition will be overwritten by the new one); or cancel (in which case you’ll be able to take a step back and choose a different name for the new component).
• When deleting a tag folder that contains tags, SketchUp will now ask whether you want to a) keep the tags that are in the folder, or b) delete both the folder and all of the tags that are in that folder.
• It’s now the case that when purging unused items from the Tags panel, empty Tag Folders are removed.
• The About tab now offers a more detailed explanation of your subscription status, and it will alert you if you sign into SketchUp using an account that does not match the account associated with the subscription you purchased from the Apple App Store.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the ability to save files that had been opened directly from the Files app.
• When the Pan tool is active, you can now press the center wheel of a 3-button mouse to orbit.
• We fixed a bug that affected the Click-move-click pencil behavior when continuous line drawing mode is enabled on iPad models that do not support hover.
• The degrees button in the measurement box now works properly, as does typing the degree symbol into the measurements box (for example, when pressing option+shift+8 on an English keyboard).
• We fixed a couple of spots where Apple Pencil Scribble was getting in the way of interacting with other UI elements of a panel.
• We fixed a couple of missing and/or incorrect translations.
• We fixed several issues that affected the usability of toolbars and panels in the iPhone version of the app.
• We tidied up a bunch of UI/UX inconsistencies.
• We fixed a handful of bugs that resulted in the most frequent crashes.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.3.1, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
NEW STUFF
• Presentation mode now offers a slideshow carousel that displays thumbnails of all of the scenes that are included in your presentation/animation. You’ll find the carousel by tapping the arrow at the right side of the context menu toolbar while in Presentation mode.
• The Styles Panel now offers the option to customize the horizon color. You can find this option located under the background settings.
• We’ve added a bunch of new video tutorials to the Learn tab!
IMPROVEMENTS
• It’s now the case that after minimizing the panels by swiping to the right, SketchUp will retain the prior state of the panels so that they are still set up the way you had them when the panels are expanded back open again.
• The animation export settings panel now offers the option to adjust the framerate for your animations.
• When creating a component, if you find that you want to give the component a name that is already in use, SketchUp will now ask if you want to: keep both (in which case the new component definition will automatically be renamed with a numeric suffix); replace (in which case the original component definition will be overwritten by the new one); or cancel (in which case you’ll be able to take a step back and choose a different name for the new component).
• When deleting a tag folder that contains tags, SketchUp will now ask whether you want to a) keep the tags that are in the folder, or b) delete both the folder and all of the tags that are in that folder.
• It’s now the case that when purging unused items from the Tags panel, empty Tag Folders are removed.
• The About tab now offers a more detailed explanation of your subscription status, and it will alert you if you sign into SketchUp using an account that does not match the account associated with the subscription you purchased from the Apple App Store.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the ability to save files that had been opened directly from the Files app.
• When the Pan tool is active, you can now press the center wheel of a 3-button mouse to orbit.
• We fixed a bug that affected the Click-move-click pencil behavior when continuous line drawing mode is enabled on iPad models that do not support hover.
• The degrees button in the measurement box now works properly, as does typing the degree symbol into the measurements box (for example, when pressing option+shift+8 on an English keyboard).
• We fixed a couple of spots where Apple Pencil Scribble was getting in the way of interacting with other UI elements of a panel.
• We fixed a couple of missing and/or incorrect translations.
• We fixed several issues that affected the usability of toolbars and panels in the iPhone version of the app.
• We tidied up a bunch of UI/UX inconsistencies.
• We fixed a handful of bugs that resulted in the most frequent crashes.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.3.1, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
6.3.0
Jun 6, 2023
Here's what's new in v6.3.0 (1990)!
NEW STUFF
• 6.3 includes support for importing and exporting multi-page PDF documents.
– The new PDF importer offers a streamlined workflow for importing multiple pages of a PDF document at once. Even better is that the importer offers the option to define the scale of any drawings that you might have on a page. After specifying the drawing scale, SketchUp will automatically scale the sheet so that the drawings end up at 1:1 scale in SketchUp. The pages will be automatically imported at SkechUp’s model origin and will be arrayed width-wise along the Red axis.
– The new PDF Exporter offers support for creating multi-page PDFs. After choosing a paper size, orientation, and resolution, you can then manage the pages that you want to export. After adding a page, you have the option to choose from the list of available scenes in your model. Scenes with a camera that is set to an orthographic view can be exported to scale, and for any page, you have options to adjust the line weight multiplier and choose whether to export raster, vector, or hybrid (raster textures and vector linework) graphics. Before saving your PDF, you can remove pages, and/or long-press and drag to rearrange them.
• The Model Info panel now includes sections for modifying the default properties for Leader Text, On-screen Text, and Dimension entities, along with the option to quickly update the properties of Text and Dimension entities that already exist in the model.
• We’ve added the Soften/Smooth Edges panel to offer a more efficient and flexible means of controlling the softening and smoothing of edges.
• We’ve added a new Help Panel that offers quick access to learning materials and other resources from within the modeling window.
IMPROVEMENTS
• Based on user feedback, we’ve improved the interaction pattern with many of the options and settings that appear across various panels in the app. It’s now the case that you can turn toggle switches on/off by tapping anywhere on the row that contains the switch.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed an issue that was preventing the option to paste from the iOS clipboard into the Measurements Box.
• We’ve cleaned up a handful of text formatting issues, as well as a couple of missing or incorrect translations.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.3.0, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
NEW STUFF
• 6.3 includes support for importing and exporting multi-page PDF documents.
– The new PDF importer offers a streamlined workflow for importing multiple pages of a PDF document at once. Even better is that the importer offers the option to define the scale of any drawings that you might have on a page. After specifying the drawing scale, SketchUp will automatically scale the sheet so that the drawings end up at 1:1 scale in SketchUp. The pages will be automatically imported at SkechUp’s model origin and will be arrayed width-wise along the Red axis.
– The new PDF Exporter offers support for creating multi-page PDFs. After choosing a paper size, orientation, and resolution, you can then manage the pages that you want to export. After adding a page, you have the option to choose from the list of available scenes in your model. Scenes with a camera that is set to an orthographic view can be exported to scale, and for any page, you have options to adjust the line weight multiplier and choose whether to export raster, vector, or hybrid (raster textures and vector linework) graphics. Before saving your PDF, you can remove pages, and/or long-press and drag to rearrange them.
• The Model Info panel now includes sections for modifying the default properties for Leader Text, On-screen Text, and Dimension entities, along with the option to quickly update the properties of Text and Dimension entities that already exist in the model.
• We’ve added the Soften/Smooth Edges panel to offer a more efficient and flexible means of controlling the softening and smoothing of edges.
• We’ve added a new Help Panel that offers quick access to learning materials and other resources from within the modeling window.
IMPROVEMENTS
• Based on user feedback, we’ve improved the interaction pattern with many of the options and settings that appear across various panels in the app. It’s now the case that you can turn toggle switches on/off by tapping anywhere on the row that contains the switch.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed an issue that was preventing the option to paste from the iOS clipboard into the Measurements Box.
• We’ve cleaned up a handful of text formatting issues, as well as a couple of missing or incorrect translations.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.3.0, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
6.2.3
Apr 25, 2023
Here's what's new in v6.2.3!
NEW STUFF
• With this release, we are introducing more accessible and flexible payment options by offering SketchUp Go subscriptions on a monthly basis. Now you can subscribe for the whole year or take it month-by-month – the choice is yours!
IMPROVEMENTS
• For the tools that have keyboard shortcuts assigned, the tooltips that appear while hovering over a button now include a reference to the keyboard shortcut that can be used to activate that tool or command.
• It’s now possible to select (and drag) multiple tags, in times when you need to rearrange the way that your tag folders are organized. Simply long-press on a single tag to enter into multi-select mode. (Note: you also have the option to multi-select items in the Outliner.)
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that resulted in tools remaining active when entering into Presentation Mode.
• We fixed a few remaining bugs that were affecting the use and reliability of the new shortcut toolbars.
• We fixed a crash that was causing the app to crash when working on a model with a specific set of style settings.
• We fixed and improved a couple of bits of text that were not translated.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.2.2, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
NEW STUFF
• With this release, we are introducing more accessible and flexible payment options by offering SketchUp Go subscriptions on a monthly basis. Now you can subscribe for the whole year or take it month-by-month – the choice is yours!
IMPROVEMENTS
• For the tools that have keyboard shortcuts assigned, the tooltips that appear while hovering over a button now include a reference to the keyboard shortcut that can be used to activate that tool or command.
• It’s now possible to select (and drag) multiple tags, in times when you need to rearrange the way that your tag folders are organized. Simply long-press on a single tag to enter into multi-select mode. (Note: you also have the option to multi-select items in the Outliner.)
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that resulted in tools remaining active when entering into Presentation Mode.
• We fixed a few remaining bugs that were affecting the use and reliability of the new shortcut toolbars.
• We fixed a crash that was causing the app to crash when working on a model with a specific set of style settings.
• We fixed and improved a couple of bits of text that were not translated.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.2.2, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
6.2.2
Apr 18, 2023
Here's what's new in v6.2.2!
NEW STUFF
• With this release, we are introducing more accessible and flexible payment options by offering SketchUp Go subscriptions on a monthly basis. Now you can subscribe for the whole year or take it month-by-month – the choice is yours!
IMPROVEMENTS
• For the tools that have keyboard shortcuts assigned, the tooltips that appear while hovering over a button now include a reference to the keyboard shortcut that can be used to activate that tool or command.
• It’s now possible to select (and drag) multiple tags, in times when you need to rearrange the way that your tag folders are organized. Simply long-press on a single tag to enter into multi-select mode. (Note: you also have the option to multi-select items in the Outliner.)
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that resulted in tools remaining active when entering into Presentation Mode.
• We fixed a few remaining bugs that were affecting the use and reliability of the new shortcut toolbars.
• We fixed a crash that was causing the app to crash when working on a model with a specific set of style settings.
• We fixed and improved a couple of bits of text that were not translated.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.2.2, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
NEW STUFF
• With this release, we are introducing more accessible and flexible payment options by offering SketchUp Go subscriptions on a monthly basis. Now you can subscribe for the whole year or take it month-by-month – the choice is yours!
IMPROVEMENTS
• For the tools that have keyboard shortcuts assigned, the tooltips that appear while hovering over a button now include a reference to the keyboard shortcut that can be used to activate that tool or command.
• It’s now possible to select (and drag) multiple tags, in times when you need to rearrange the way that your tag folders are organized. Simply long-press on a single tag to enter into multi-select mode. (Note: you also have the option to multi-select items in the Outliner.)
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that resulted in tools remaining active when entering into Presentation Mode.
• We fixed a few remaining bugs that were affecting the use and reliability of the new shortcut toolbars.
• We fixed a crash that was causing the app to crash when working on a model with a specific set of style settings.
• We fixed and improved a couple of bits of text that were not translated.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.2.2, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums: https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
6.2.1
Mar 8, 2023
Here's what's new in v6.2.1 (1966)!
IMPROVEMENTS
• We’ve added additional preferences for multi-touch including the option to disable one-finger swipe to avoid accidentally orbiting when working in a 2D orthographic view, and the option to configure 3-finger swipe up/down to sprout the customizable radial shortcut toolbar.
• We’ve added the ability to choose from a range of ACAD file format versions via the DXF/DWG export dialog.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that was affecting “3-click” tools like Rotate, Dimension, Arc, Pie Arc, and Protractor. These tools now function properly when using Apple Pencil in Just Draw mode.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the behavior of using the 2-pt and 3-pt arc tools with the Pencil settings set to Just Draw mode, with Tangent Lock toggled on. The arc tools now behave as expected.
• We fixed a bug that was preventing the use of a great feature of the Push-pull and Offset tools when working with Apple Pencil. You now have the option to lightly double-tap with your Apple Pencil to automatically repeat the last Push-Pull or Offset command.
• We fixed a bug that was preventing the use of the Return key for creating multi-line text when using the 3D Text tool.
• We fixed a couple of bugs that were affecting the new customizable shortcut toolbars. It’s now the case that after customizing the toolbar and pressing the Done button, the changes you made will be saved.
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to crash after undoing a live component configuration. This bug fix also helped to make AutoShape more reliable.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting tag visibility when viewing models in AR. Tags visibility now works as expected when viewing models in AR.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.2.1, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
IMPROVEMENTS
• We’ve added additional preferences for multi-touch including the option to disable one-finger swipe to avoid accidentally orbiting when working in a 2D orthographic view, and the option to configure 3-finger swipe up/down to sprout the customizable radial shortcut toolbar.
• We’ve added the ability to choose from a range of ACAD file format versions via the DXF/DWG export dialog.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a bug that was affecting “3-click” tools like Rotate, Dimension, Arc, Pie Arc, and Protractor. These tools now function properly when using Apple Pencil in Just Draw mode.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the behavior of using the 2-pt and 3-pt arc tools with the Pencil settings set to Just Draw mode, with Tangent Lock toggled on. The arc tools now behave as expected.
• We fixed a bug that was preventing the use of a great feature of the Push-pull and Offset tools when working with Apple Pencil. You now have the option to lightly double-tap with your Apple Pencil to automatically repeat the last Push-Pull or Offset command.
• We fixed a bug that was preventing the use of the Return key for creating multi-line text when using the 3D Text tool.
• We fixed a couple of bugs that were affecting the new customizable shortcut toolbars. It’s now the case that after customizing the toolbar and pressing the Done button, the changes you made will be saved.
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to crash after undoing a live component configuration. This bug fix also helped to make AutoShape more reliable.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting tag visibility when viewing models in AR. Tags visibility now works as expected when viewing models in AR.
For more info about this and other previous releases, or to offer your feedback about v6.2.1, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums https://forums.sketchup.com/c/sketchup-for-ipad/86
6.2
Feb 16, 2023
Here's what's new in v6.2.0 (1937)!
NEW STUFF
• We added DWG and DXF to the list of supported import and export file formats. Now, you can import and export both 3D AutoCAD models and 2D AutoCAD drawings.
• Two new customizable shortcut toolbars offer quick access tools and other features. One of the toolbars can be turned on from the General tab of the Preferences panel. The other is a radial that appears at the location of the cursor when double-tapping an Apple Pencil (2nd generation) while hovering on an M2 iPad Pro. You can also sprout the radial by two-finger clicking the Magic Keyboard trackpad or by right-clicking a 3-button Bluetooth mouse. To customize either of the toolbars, simply long-press on any of the buttons in the toolbar.
• We’ve added options that allow you to save components (and groups) from your SketchUp project as separate files. We’ve also added the option to reload components. The Save As and Reload options can be found in the … overflow menu that is available in the Context Menu toolbar and the … overflow menu that is available in Outliner. Components can be saved to or reloaded from 3D Warehouse, Trimble Connect, and/or the Files app.
• We’ve added a bunch of new tools!
- All of the Solid tools are now available.
-- With Outer Shell, you can combine multiple solid objects together and automatically get rid of any unwanted interior geometry that exists within the resulting solid.
-- The Union tool joins multiple solid objects together while preserving any interior voids.
-- Subtract offers the option to subtract solid object A from solid object B. Solid object A is automatically deleted from the model.
-- Trim uses solid object A to subtract from solid object B, but solid object A remains in the model so that you can use it to trim other objects.
-- The Split tool will take two solid objects and cut them into 3 solid objects. The two original solids will be subtracted from each other, and a third solid object will contain the overlapping geometry.
-- Intersect will retain only the overlapping geometry between 2 or more solid objects.
- We’ve also included a new Flip tool that makes the process of flipping stuff in SketchUp much easier and more efficient. Tapping or dragging any of the Flip planes will flip (i.e. mirror) the selection about that plane. The Tool Mode toolbar offers options to Flip a copy, or toggle the flip plane orientations between the object axes or the model axes.
- We've added a tool for adjusting the camera field of view.
• The Tags panel now supports Tag Folders!
• Last but not least, we’ve added a ton of video tutorials to the Learn tab on the Home screen.
IMPROVEMENTS
• We’ve added the option to select multiple items in the Outliner. Long-press on any one item and then let go to enter multi-select mode.
• The preferences panel now offers the option to disable continuous line drawing.
• While in Presentation Mode, SketchUp now ignores scenes that are configured with the “Include in animation” property turned off.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a few bugs that were causing the app to crash when importing from 3D Warehouse; using the Move tool to copy a section plane; using the Divide command to split an edge into equal segments; and when importing STL files.
• We fixed bugs that were causing the measurements box to misbehave when in split screen; causing the USDz exporter to create models with dark faces; causing objects that were created using the AutoShape tool to sometimes end up at the model origin; and preventing users from sharing models that were stored in Europe and Asia Trimble Connect regions.
• We also cleaned up a handful of miscellaneous Dark Mode and translation glitches.
For more info, and to offer feedback about v6.2, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums.
NEW STUFF
• We added DWG and DXF to the list of supported import and export file formats. Now, you can import and export both 3D AutoCAD models and 2D AutoCAD drawings.
• Two new customizable shortcut toolbars offer quick access tools and other features. One of the toolbars can be turned on from the General tab of the Preferences panel. The other is a radial that appears at the location of the cursor when double-tapping an Apple Pencil (2nd generation) while hovering on an M2 iPad Pro. You can also sprout the radial by two-finger clicking the Magic Keyboard trackpad or by right-clicking a 3-button Bluetooth mouse. To customize either of the toolbars, simply long-press on any of the buttons in the toolbar.
• We’ve added options that allow you to save components (and groups) from your SketchUp project as separate files. We’ve also added the option to reload components. The Save As and Reload options can be found in the … overflow menu that is available in the Context Menu toolbar and the … overflow menu that is available in Outliner. Components can be saved to or reloaded from 3D Warehouse, Trimble Connect, and/or the Files app.
• We’ve added a bunch of new tools!
- All of the Solid tools are now available.
-- With Outer Shell, you can combine multiple solid objects together and automatically get rid of any unwanted interior geometry that exists within the resulting solid.
-- The Union tool joins multiple solid objects together while preserving any interior voids.
-- Subtract offers the option to subtract solid object A from solid object B. Solid object A is automatically deleted from the model.
-- Trim uses solid object A to subtract from solid object B, but solid object A remains in the model so that you can use it to trim other objects.
-- The Split tool will take two solid objects and cut them into 3 solid objects. The two original solids will be subtracted from each other, and a third solid object will contain the overlapping geometry.
-- Intersect will retain only the overlapping geometry between 2 or more solid objects.
- We’ve also included a new Flip tool that makes the process of flipping stuff in SketchUp much easier and more efficient. Tapping or dragging any of the Flip planes will flip (i.e. mirror) the selection about that plane. The Tool Mode toolbar offers options to Flip a copy, or toggle the flip plane orientations between the object axes or the model axes.
- We've added a tool for adjusting the camera field of view.
• The Tags panel now supports Tag Folders!
• Last but not least, we’ve added a ton of video tutorials to the Learn tab on the Home screen.
IMPROVEMENTS
• We’ve added the option to select multiple items in the Outliner. Long-press on any one item and then let go to enter multi-select mode.
• The preferences panel now offers the option to disable continuous line drawing.
• While in Presentation Mode, SketchUp now ignores scenes that are configured with the “Include in animation” property turned off.
BUG FIXES
• We fixed a few bugs that were causing the app to crash when importing from 3D Warehouse; using the Move tool to copy a section plane; using the Divide command to split an edge into equal segments; and when importing STL files.
• We fixed bugs that were causing the measurements box to misbehave when in split screen; causing the USDz exporter to create models with dark faces; causing objects that were created using the AutoShape tool to sometimes end up at the model origin; and preventing users from sharing models that were stored in Europe and Asia Trimble Connect regions.
• We also cleaned up a handful of miscellaneous Dark Mode and translation glitches.
For more info, and to offer feedback about v6.2, please visit the SketchUp for iPad user forums.
6.1.5
Nov 16, 2022
Here’s what’s new in v6.1.5 (1909)
• Improvement: You can now bring up the Export dialog directly from the Main toolbar and then choose the format you want to export.
• Bug fix: We fixed a bug in the Measurements Box Numpad that sometimes causes the app to crash.
• Bug fix: We fixed a bug when creating a Markup, the app would crash if there was no active scene.
• Improvement: You can now bring up the Export dialog directly from the Main toolbar and then choose the format you want to export.
• Bug fix: We fixed a bug in the Measurements Box Numpad that sometimes causes the app to crash.
• Bug fix: We fixed a bug when creating a Markup, the app would crash if there was no active scene.
6.1.4
Nov 10, 2022
Here's what's new in v6.1.4 (1907)
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to crash when exporting PNGs from the scenes panel.
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to crash when exporting PNGs from the scenes panel.
6.1.3
Nov 4, 2022
Here's what's new in v6.1.3 (1905)
• NEW – Dark Mode has arrived! Limit eye strain when cuddling up with Sketchup on the couch in the evenings. SketchUp will default to the system-wide appearance theme that you have set, but at any time, you can choose your preferred appearance theme via the About tab on the home screen.
• NEW – Outliner now better supports locked items, and also offers the option to long-press and drag objects in the list to reorganize them.
• NEW – We’ve added support for importing STL files. There are two paths available for importing STL files:
From the home screen, choose Open From, and then choose the STL file that you would like to open. The STL file will be converted to an SKP file when opened.
With a model open, tap the Import icon in the Main toolbar (top left of the screen) and then choose the STL file you want to import.
• We made a series of improvements throughout the application’s user interface to support the newly available option to hover with Apple Pencil when using the newest M2 iPad Pro devices.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the Tape Measure tool. The Tape Measure tool can again be used to resize models.
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to freeze up when using the context Menu option to Combine Textures.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting image export. When exporting an image, the background color now exports properly.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the Scenes Panel. Scene thumbnails now properly update when dragging and dropping scenes to reorder them.
• We fixed a bug that broke the ability to activate immersive scenes while viewing models in AR.
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to crash when exporting USDz files via the export option in the Scenes panel.
• Other misc. Bug fixes and improvements.
• NEW – Dark Mode has arrived! Limit eye strain when cuddling up with Sketchup on the couch in the evenings. SketchUp will default to the system-wide appearance theme that you have set, but at any time, you can choose your preferred appearance theme via the About tab on the home screen.
• NEW – Outliner now better supports locked items, and also offers the option to long-press and drag objects in the list to reorganize them.
• NEW – We’ve added support for importing STL files. There are two paths available for importing STL files:
From the home screen, choose Open From, and then choose the STL file that you would like to open. The STL file will be converted to an SKP file when opened.
With a model open, tap the Import icon in the Main toolbar (top left of the screen) and then choose the STL file you want to import.
• We made a series of improvements throughout the application’s user interface to support the newly available option to hover with Apple Pencil when using the newest M2 iPad Pro devices.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the Tape Measure tool. The Tape Measure tool can again be used to resize models.
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to freeze up when using the context Menu option to Combine Textures.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting image export. When exporting an image, the background color now exports properly.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the Scenes Panel. Scene thumbnails now properly update when dragging and dropping scenes to reorder them.
• We fixed a bug that broke the ability to activate immersive scenes while viewing models in AR.
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to crash when exporting USDz files via the export option in the Scenes panel.
• Other misc. Bug fixes and improvements.
6.1.2
Nov 3, 2022
Here's what's new in v6.1.2 (1904)
• NEW – Dark Mode has arrived! Limit eye strain when cuddling up with Sketchup on the couch in the evenings. SketchUp will default to the system-wide appearance theme that you have set, but at any time, you can choose your preferred appearance theme via the About tab on the home screen.
• NEW – Outliner now better supports locked items, and also offers the option to long-press and drag objects in the list to reorganize them.
• NEW – We’ve added support for importing STL files. There are two paths available for importing STL files:
From the home screen, choose Open From, and then choose the STL file that you would like to open. The STL file will be converted to an SKP file when opened.
With a model open, tap the Import icon in the Main toolbar (top left of the screen) and then choose the STL file you want to import.
• We made a series of improvements throughout the application’s user interface to support the newly available option to hover with Apple Pencil when using an M2 iPad Pro.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the Tape Measure tool. The Tape Measure tool can again be used to resize models.
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to freeze up when using the context Menu option to Combine Textures.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting image export. When exporting an image, the background color now exports properly.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the Scenes Panel. Scene thumbnails now properly update when dragging and dropping scenes to reorder them.
• We fixed a bug that broke the ability to activate immersive scenes while viewing models in AR.
• Other misc. Bug fixes and improvements.
• NEW – Dark Mode has arrived! Limit eye strain when cuddling up with Sketchup on the couch in the evenings. SketchUp will default to the system-wide appearance theme that you have set, but at any time, you can choose your preferred appearance theme via the About tab on the home screen.
• NEW – Outliner now better supports locked items, and also offers the option to long-press and drag objects in the list to reorganize them.
• NEW – We’ve added support for importing STL files. There are two paths available for importing STL files:
From the home screen, choose Open From, and then choose the STL file that you would like to open. The STL file will be converted to an SKP file when opened.
With a model open, tap the Import icon in the Main toolbar (top left of the screen) and then choose the STL file you want to import.
• We made a series of improvements throughout the application’s user interface to support the newly available option to hover with Apple Pencil when using an M2 iPad Pro.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the Tape Measure tool. The Tape Measure tool can again be used to resize models.
• We fixed a bug that was causing the app to freeze up when using the context Menu option to Combine Textures.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting image export. When exporting an image, the background color now exports properly.
• We fixed a bug that was affecting the Scenes Panel. Scene thumbnails now properly update when dragging and dropping scenes to reorder them.
• We fixed a bug that broke the ability to activate immersive scenes while viewing models in AR.
• Other misc. Bug fixes and improvements.
6.1.1
Oct 25, 2022
Here's what's new in v6.1.1 (1894)
• NEW – We’ve added support for deep links! When another uses the new Link Sharing feature to share a model with you, you can tap the link on your iPad and open the model directly in SketchUp for iPad – in view-only mode, of course. Folks who do not have SketchUp for iPad installed will instead see the model open in their default browser app on their iPad.
• Based on your feedback about the last release, v6.1.0 (1885), we did some additional work to make Markup Mode scenes even more robust. In addition, we’ve also added the option to the Styles panel to toggle watermarks on/off as a backup for times when markup watermarks are turned off inadvertently.
• The Styles panel now also includes options to set the section cut line width.
• In the last release, we did some work to improve Autosave behavior for models that were saved locally. We’ve also improved Autosave workflows for models that are stored in Trimble Connect. It is now the case that when you close a model and choose to discard unsaved changes, the app will appropriately discard any Autosave recovery backup files and you will no longer be asked about these files when quitting and relaunching the app.
• We fixed a bug that was causing the iOS text toolbar to delete not just the selected text, but also any selected items in the model. The iOS text toolbar now only deletes the highlighted text.
• We fixed a bug that was resulting in the Measurements box sometimes stealing focus away from the text input fields for dialog boxes.
• We fixed a bug that made it impossible to share a link to a new file without first returning to the home screen, saving the file, and then reopening it. It’s now the case that you are able to more easily share a link to a new model without having to close it and reopen it.
• We fixed a bug in the STL exporter that was causing issues when re-exporting a file. It’s now the case that you can reliably re-export an STL file from the same model, and choose to overwrite the previous export, or export an additional file with a different file name.
• We made some qualitative improvements to Italian language translations.
• Additional bug fixes, and performance improvements.
• NEW – We’ve added support for deep links! When another uses the new Link Sharing feature to share a model with you, you can tap the link on your iPad and open the model directly in SketchUp for iPad – in view-only mode, of course. Folks who do not have SketchUp for iPad installed will instead see the model open in their default browser app on their iPad.
• Based on your feedback about the last release, v6.1.0 (1885), we did some additional work to make Markup Mode scenes even more robust. In addition, we’ve also added the option to the Styles panel to toggle watermarks on/off as a backup for times when markup watermarks are turned off inadvertently.
• The Styles panel now also includes options to set the section cut line width.
• In the last release, we did some work to improve Autosave behavior for models that were saved locally. We’ve also improved Autosave workflows for models that are stored in Trimble Connect. It is now the case that when you close a model and choose to discard unsaved changes, the app will appropriately discard any Autosave recovery backup files and you will no longer be asked about these files when quitting and relaunching the app.
• We fixed a bug that was causing the iOS text toolbar to delete not just the selected text, but also any selected items in the model. The iOS text toolbar now only deletes the highlighted text.
• We fixed a bug that was resulting in the Measurements box sometimes stealing focus away from the text input fields for dialog boxes.
• We fixed a bug that made it impossible to share a link to a new file without first returning to the home screen, saving the file, and then reopening it. It’s now the case that you are able to more easily share a link to a new model without having to close it and reopen it.
• We fixed a bug in the STL exporter that was causing issues when re-exporting a file. It’s now the case that you can reliably re-export an STL file from the same model, and choose to overwrite the previous export, or export an additional file with a different file name.
• We made some qualitative improvements to Italian language translations.
• Additional bug fixes, and performance improvements.
6.1.0
Sep 14, 2022
Here's what's new in v6.1.0 (1885)
FEATURES:
• Presentation Mode. In v6.1, we’re excited to introduce Presentation Mode!
While in Presentation Mode, you can access the following new features:
– The Laser Pointer helps you present your designs more effectively to clients or other stakeholders over VTC or when using an external display. It works in 2 ways:
1) Tap the laser pointer tool in the context menu to turn it on. Grab it and drag it around then tap the icon again to turn it off.
2) Long-press with a single finger and drag your finger around. When you lift up, the pointer disappears.
– The Context Menu toolbar offers scene and animation controls. As soon as you tap to play an animation, the UI disappears so that viewers can focus on your project.
– You can lock the screen before handing over your iPad to colleagues or other project stakeholders to prevent others from inadvertently screwing things up.
– Full Screen offers the option to make ALL of the app UI disappear.
• Link Sharing. We added the option to share a view-only link. Recipients of the link will be able to view your project in SketchUp for Web, in a view-only mode. Share a link lives in two places:
On the home screen, tap the “…” icon in the bottom right corner of the model and choose Share.
From within the modeling window, tap the new Share icon in the main toolbar.
• The Outliner is Back! With Outliner you can:
– Tap the “…” icon of a component to Edit the component’s details.
– Choose to insert a new copy of a component or group.
– Purge or insert unused, In-Model, components.
• We added options to export STL and OBJ. You can access these additional export options by tapping the export icon in the Scenes panel, or from the “…” icon that is available in the Model cards on the home screen.
• We introduced the option to use multi-touch gestures, while you’re in the middle of a drawing or modification process. For example, you can start drawing a rectangle, and then, while drawing that rectangle (with the pencil on the screen), you can Orbit/Zoom/Pan with your other hand using multi-touch gestures.
• We added the 3D Text tool and the Rotated Rectangle tool.
• The Selection sub-menu of the Context toolbar offers 2 new options for Deselect Edges and Deselect Faces.
• Swipe left with 3-fingers to advance to the next scene, Swipe right with 3-fingers to go back to the previous scene.
• Use the new 4-finger tap gesture you can enter or exit full-screen.
IMPROVEMENTS:
• The Eraser tool now more reliably erases whatever its path crosses on the first swipe.
• The Arc tools allow for measurement box input at each stage of the process when drawing an Arc.
• When Text or Dimension entities are selected, Entity Info now offers a long list of default sizes (up to 288 points) and the option to input a custom font size.
• After creating a Markup scene, it will be inserted after the previously active scene.
• Markup scenes will inherit the name of the scene that was active when Markup Mode was activated.
BUG FIXES:
• The select region crop handles now function properly in Add Location.
• Drag-n-drop an image file onto a face, while in edit group or edit component mode, to apply the image to the face as a texture.
• Toolbars no longer disappear when transitioning between landscape and portrait orientations.
• When you close a model and choose to discard unsaved changes, the app will appropriately discard any Autosave recovery backup files.
• Fixed issues with animation export and the Styles panel that were affecting non-English versions of the app.
• Double tapping groups and components with Apple Pencil to edit to get into Edit mode, now functions more reliably.
• Entity info now properly displays the information for selection sets that contain multiple groups and components.
For a more detailed set of release notes, please visit the SketchUp for iPad forums here: https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-for-ipad-release-notes/174473
FEATURES:
• Presentation Mode. In v6.1, we’re excited to introduce Presentation Mode!
While in Presentation Mode, you can access the following new features:
– The Laser Pointer helps you present your designs more effectively to clients or other stakeholders over VTC or when using an external display. It works in 2 ways:
1) Tap the laser pointer tool in the context menu to turn it on. Grab it and drag it around then tap the icon again to turn it off.
2) Long-press with a single finger and drag your finger around. When you lift up, the pointer disappears.
– The Context Menu toolbar offers scene and animation controls. As soon as you tap to play an animation, the UI disappears so that viewers can focus on your project.
– You can lock the screen before handing over your iPad to colleagues or other project stakeholders to prevent others from inadvertently screwing things up.
– Full Screen offers the option to make ALL of the app UI disappear.
• Link Sharing. We added the option to share a view-only link. Recipients of the link will be able to view your project in SketchUp for Web, in a view-only mode. Share a link lives in two places:
On the home screen, tap the “…” icon in the bottom right corner of the model and choose Share.
From within the modeling window, tap the new Share icon in the main toolbar.
• The Outliner is Back! With Outliner you can:
– Tap the “…” icon of a component to Edit the component’s details.
– Choose to insert a new copy of a component or group.
– Purge or insert unused, In-Model, components.
• We added options to export STL and OBJ. You can access these additional export options by tapping the export icon in the Scenes panel, or from the “…” icon that is available in the Model cards on the home screen.
• We introduced the option to use multi-touch gestures, while you’re in the middle of a drawing or modification process. For example, you can start drawing a rectangle, and then, while drawing that rectangle (with the pencil on the screen), you can Orbit/Zoom/Pan with your other hand using multi-touch gestures.
• We added the 3D Text tool and the Rotated Rectangle tool.
• The Selection sub-menu of the Context toolbar offers 2 new options for Deselect Edges and Deselect Faces.
• Swipe left with 3-fingers to advance to the next scene, Swipe right with 3-fingers to go back to the previous scene.
• Use the new 4-finger tap gesture you can enter or exit full-screen.
IMPROVEMENTS:
• The Eraser tool now more reliably erases whatever its path crosses on the first swipe.
• The Arc tools allow for measurement box input at each stage of the process when drawing an Arc.
• When Text or Dimension entities are selected, Entity Info now offers a long list of default sizes (up to 288 points) and the option to input a custom font size.
• After creating a Markup scene, it will be inserted after the previously active scene.
• Markup scenes will inherit the name of the scene that was active when Markup Mode was activated.
BUG FIXES:
• The select region crop handles now function properly in Add Location.
• Drag-n-drop an image file onto a face, while in edit group or edit component mode, to apply the image to the face as a texture.
• Toolbars no longer disappear when transitioning between landscape and portrait orientations.
• When you close a model and choose to discard unsaved changes, the app will appropriately discard any Autosave recovery backup files.
• Fixed issues with animation export and the Styles panel that were affecting non-English versions of the app.
• Double tapping groups and components with Apple Pencil to edit to get into Edit mode, now functions more reliably.
• Entity info now properly displays the information for selection sets that contain multiple groups and components.
For a more detailed set of release notes, please visit the SketchUp for iPad forums here: https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-for-ipad-release-notes/174473
6.0.8
Jul 25, 2022
Here's what's new in v6.0.8 (1877)
• We fixed a bug that users were reporting wherein the measurements box was auto-deleting the numbers that people were trying to input. The measurements box now behaves more reliably in all situations. Please let us know if you see otherwise.
• We’ve added a Delete Account link to the user card that links to SketchUp’s information page regarding data privacy and account management options.
• We fixed a handful of additional bugs that were responsible for the highest frequency crashes.
• We fixed a bug that users were reporting wherein the measurements box was auto-deleting the numbers that people were trying to input. The measurements box now behaves more reliably in all situations. Please let us know if you see otherwise.
• We’ve added a Delete Account link to the user card that links to SketchUp’s information page regarding data privacy and account management options.
• We fixed a handful of additional bugs that were responsible for the highest frequency crashes.
6.0.7
Jun 13, 2022
Here's what's new in v6.0.7 (1871)
In this release, we've fixed a bug that improves the app's handling of Autosave recovery backup files. When closing a file with unsaved changes, and choosing the option to discard changes, or save the file as a copy, SketchUp now correctly discards any Autosave recovery backup files.
In this release, we've fixed a bug that improves the app's handling of Autosave recovery backup files. When closing a file with unsaved changes, and choosing the option to discard changes, or save the file as a copy, SketchUp now correctly discards any Autosave recovery backup files.
6.0.6
Jun 7, 2022
Here's what's new in v6.0.6 (1869)
• We heard your feedback about wanting an option to save progress updates while working on a model. This version includes a manual Save button, located in the Main toolbar (top left of the screen). The Save button will also visually indicate the moment when an autosave is performed. Note that when working on models that are stored in Trimble Connect, pressing the Save Button will publish a new revision of the model to Connect. Autosave will create a local recovery backup file – autosave will NOT automatically publish a new revision of the model to Connect.
• We heard your feedback about wanting to configure additional preferences. In this release:
– We added several options to the Pencil & Multi-touch preferences. The new options allow you to map 1-finger tap, 1-finger double-tap, and 1-finger triple-tap gestures to selection operations so that you can work more efficiently when drawing with Apple Pencil, using multitouch to make selections, and edit objects without having to activate the Select tool.
– We also added an option to set the default Select tool mode, with the option to choose the inverse mode as the default.
• We added Select All to the tool mode toolbar for the Select and Lasso tools.
• We added the “From Center” modifier to the Rectangle tool.
• We added the ability to configure display preferences for Area and Volume units to the Model Info panel.
• We added additional options for controlling whether Shadows are cast On Ground, On Faces, and/or From Edges. These additional options are available via the accordion menu below the primary Shadows on/off toggle. Tap the down arrow to the left of the Shadows to reveal these additional options.
• We’ve added some additional options to the Styles panel:
– Additional Edge settings include the option to choose the edge color mode (All same, By axis, or By material), and to choose a custom color when the setting is set to All same.
– Additional Face settings include the option to set a custom front/back face color, the option to set transparency preferences to on/off, and/or adjust the transparency quality settings (nicer, medium, faster).
– Additional Modeling settings include options to set custom colors for Section Cuts and Section Fills.
• Based on your feedback, we improved the 3-finger swipe gesture so that when using the gesture to adjust the Field of View, the camera behavior more closely mimics the behavior in SketchUp Desktop/Web apps. The camera no longer dollys back and forth.
• We added a warning that will appear when relaunching the app after a crash. The warning will be displayed if the app locates and automatically reopens an autosave recovery backup file. The warning is intended to encourage users to save the recovery backup file because the file might be irrevocably lost if the app crashes again before the file is saved.
• Bug fixes:
– We fixed a bug that was affecting some users who reported that SketchUp’s drawing space would freeze up after selecting a tool from the toolbar.
– We fixed a bug that was causing navigation tools (orbit/pan/zoom) to get stuck in FOV mode after using the 3-finger swipe gesture to adjust FOV while using those tools.
– We fixed a bug that was causing Live Component parameters to fail to load when trying for the first time after launching the app. This bug was also affecting Autoshape from being able to draw Live Component-based shapes on the first attempt.
– We improved all segment-based drawing tools (e.g. circle, polygon, arcs) so that you now have the option to use the tool mode toolbar buttons to increase or decrease the number of segments before, and/or immediately after, drawing a shape. You can also now adjust segments while the tangent inference lock is active.
• Other misc bug fixes and improvements
• We heard your feedback about wanting an option to save progress updates while working on a model. This version includes a manual Save button, located in the Main toolbar (top left of the screen). The Save button will also visually indicate the moment when an autosave is performed. Note that when working on models that are stored in Trimble Connect, pressing the Save Button will publish a new revision of the model to Connect. Autosave will create a local recovery backup file – autosave will NOT automatically publish a new revision of the model to Connect.
• We heard your feedback about wanting to configure additional preferences. In this release:
– We added several options to the Pencil & Multi-touch preferences. The new options allow you to map 1-finger tap, 1-finger double-tap, and 1-finger triple-tap gestures to selection operations so that you can work more efficiently when drawing with Apple Pencil, using multitouch to make selections, and edit objects without having to activate the Select tool.
– We also added an option to set the default Select tool mode, with the option to choose the inverse mode as the default.
• We added Select All to the tool mode toolbar for the Select and Lasso tools.
• We added the “From Center” modifier to the Rectangle tool.
• We added the ability to configure display preferences for Area and Volume units to the Model Info panel.
• We added additional options for controlling whether Shadows are cast On Ground, On Faces, and/or From Edges. These additional options are available via the accordion menu below the primary Shadows on/off toggle. Tap the down arrow to the left of the Shadows to reveal these additional options.
• We’ve added some additional options to the Styles panel:
– Additional Edge settings include the option to choose the edge color mode (All same, By axis, or By material), and to choose a custom color when the setting is set to All same.
– Additional Face settings include the option to set a custom front/back face color, the option to set transparency preferences to on/off, and/or adjust the transparency quality settings (nicer, medium, faster).
– Additional Modeling settings include options to set custom colors for Section Cuts and Section Fills.
• Based on your feedback, we improved the 3-finger swipe gesture so that when using the gesture to adjust the Field of View, the camera behavior more closely mimics the behavior in SketchUp Desktop/Web apps. The camera no longer dollys back and forth.
• We added a warning that will appear when relaunching the app after a crash. The warning will be displayed if the app locates and automatically reopens an autosave recovery backup file. The warning is intended to encourage users to save the recovery backup file because the file might be irrevocably lost if the app crashes again before the file is saved.
• Bug fixes:
– We fixed a bug that was affecting some users who reported that SketchUp’s drawing space would freeze up after selecting a tool from the toolbar.
– We fixed a bug that was causing navigation tools (orbit/pan/zoom) to get stuck in FOV mode after using the 3-finger swipe gesture to adjust FOV while using those tools.
– We fixed a bug that was causing Live Component parameters to fail to load when trying for the first time after launching the app. This bug was also affecting Autoshape from being able to draw Live Component-based shapes on the first attempt.
– We improved all segment-based drawing tools (e.g. circle, polygon, arcs) so that you now have the option to use the tool mode toolbar buttons to increase or decrease the number of segments before, and/or immediately after, drawing a shape. You can also now adjust segments while the tangent inference lock is active.
• Other misc bug fixes and improvements
6.0.5
May 3, 2022
We’re excited to announce the long-awaited release of SketchUp for iPad!
Not only do you now have access to the world’s most popular 3D modeling app on iPad (including features and functionality you already know and love), but we’re also introducing piles of fun, new ways to create, collaborate and communicate in 3D! There’s a ton to explore, but some highlights of SketchUp for iPad include:
• With SketchUp for iPad, you can create, edit and view models using Apple Pencil, multi-touch gestures, or a mouse & keyboard. Now, you can design in 3D with whatever tools you have on hand… including your hands!
• Markup mode enables you to sketch, redline, and create annotations over the top of your 3D models using Apple Pencil. Your markups are saved as SketchUp scenes that can be referenced and edited later. Markups can also be projected directly onto your SketchUp model and applied as textures, unlocking new ways of creating and communicating in 3D.
• Autoshape makes creating in 3D easier and more accessible than ever before. Autoshape can recognize 20 different doodles and automagically turn them into a wide array of 2D and 3D shapes, including configurable components (like windows and doors).
• With SketchUp for iPad, there are a bunch of great ways to bring information about the physical world into your projects. Whether you’re importing models and materials of real-world objects from 3D Warehouse, using Add Location to import satellite imagery and terrain data for your site, or leveraging the iPad camera to insert photos and apply them as image textures, the possibilities are endless.
• AR model viewing features allow you to situate and experience your designs in the real world.
• Export options not only include features for exporting images and animations, but we also offer the option to export your SketchUp models into a USDz format so that you can take your SketchUp projects into other great iPad design apps.
• A robust, native integration with Trimble Connect allows you to access your project files whenever and wherever you go. With SketchUp for iPad, you can browse, open, edit, and save files that live in Connect right from the Home screen. You can also create projects and folders, and publish your SketchUp models to Connect, all from within the app. Plus, recently viewed or edited Connect models are synced across SketchUp for iPad and SketchUp for Web, making it easy to flow between apps.
• Be sure to check out the Learn tab (and keep an eye out for the graduation cap icon when you’re working in SketchUp) to uncover all sorts of great content that we’ve developed to help you in your SketchUp for iPad adventures!
• Last but not least, SketchUp for iPad is also still a free SketchUp Viewer app. In Viewer mode, you can navigate projects using multitouch gestures for Orbit, Pan, and Zoom, or view models using any of SketchUp’s standard views or custom scenes, control the visibility of tags, alter the visual look and feel of a model using styles, take measurements, and view models in AR – all while using either your iPhone or iPad.
Here's what's new:
Based on the feedback we've been receiving from you (thanks for all the emails and forum posts, keep 'em coming!!!) – v6.0.5 includes fixes for a number of bug fixes, along with improvements – including:
• Fixed a bug that was affecting Markup mode. Markup mode now reliably offers the option to create and edit multiple markups.
• Fixed a bug that affected keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts are now more reliably accessible while interacting with the Measurements box.
• Fixed a couple of odd behaviors related to the video player for in-app video tutorials.
• Fixed a bug that was affecting PNG export. The app now correctly saves a user-defined filename for an exported PNG.
• Fixed a couple of bugs that were resulting in our most frequent crashes.
More to come...
Happy Sketching!
Not only do you now have access to the world’s most popular 3D modeling app on iPad (including features and functionality you already know and love), but we’re also introducing piles of fun, new ways to create, collaborate and communicate in 3D! There’s a ton to explore, but some highlights of SketchUp for iPad include:
• With SketchUp for iPad, you can create, edit and view models using Apple Pencil, multi-touch gestures, or a mouse & keyboard. Now, you can design in 3D with whatever tools you have on hand… including your hands!
• Markup mode enables you to sketch, redline, and create annotations over the top of your 3D models using Apple Pencil. Your markups are saved as SketchUp scenes that can be referenced and edited later. Markups can also be projected directly onto your SketchUp model and applied as textures, unlocking new ways of creating and communicating in 3D.
• Autoshape makes creating in 3D easier and more accessible than ever before. Autoshape can recognize 20 different doodles and automagically turn them into a wide array of 2D and 3D shapes, including configurable components (like windows and doors).
• With SketchUp for iPad, there are a bunch of great ways to bring information about the physical world into your projects. Whether you’re importing models and materials of real-world objects from 3D Warehouse, using Add Location to import satellite imagery and terrain data for your site, or leveraging the iPad camera to insert photos and apply them as image textures, the possibilities are endless.
• AR model viewing features allow you to situate and experience your designs in the real world.
• Export options not only include features for exporting images and animations, but we also offer the option to export your SketchUp models into a USDz format so that you can take your SketchUp projects into other great iPad design apps.
• A robust, native integration with Trimble Connect allows you to access your project files whenever and wherever you go. With SketchUp for iPad, you can browse, open, edit, and save files that live in Connect right from the Home screen. You can also create projects and folders, and publish your SketchUp models to Connect, all from within the app. Plus, recently viewed or edited Connect models are synced across SketchUp for iPad and SketchUp for Web, making it easy to flow between apps.
• Be sure to check out the Learn tab (and keep an eye out for the graduation cap icon when you’re working in SketchUp) to uncover all sorts of great content that we’ve developed to help you in your SketchUp for iPad adventures!
• Last but not least, SketchUp for iPad is also still a free SketchUp Viewer app. In Viewer mode, you can navigate projects using multitouch gestures for Orbit, Pan, and Zoom, or view models using any of SketchUp’s standard views or custom scenes, control the visibility of tags, alter the visual look and feel of a model using styles, take measurements, and view models in AR – all while using either your iPhone or iPad.
Here's what's new:
Based on the feedback we've been receiving from you (thanks for all the emails and forum posts, keep 'em coming!!!) – v6.0.5 includes fixes for a number of bug fixes, along with improvements – including:
• Fixed a bug that was affecting Markup mode. Markup mode now reliably offers the option to create and edit multiple markups.
• Fixed a bug that affected keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts are now more reliably accessible while interacting with the Measurements box.
• Fixed a couple of odd behaviors related to the video player for in-app video tutorials.
• Fixed a bug that was affecting PNG export. The app now correctly saves a user-defined filename for an exported PNG.
• Fixed a couple of bugs that were resulting in our most frequent crashes.
More to come...
Happy Sketching!
6.0.4
Apr 19, 2022
We’re excited to announce the long-awaited release of SketchUp for iPad!
With version 6, not only do you now have access to the world’s most popular 3D modeling app on iPad (including all the great features and functionality you know and love), we’re also introducing piles of fun, new ways to create, collaborate, and communicate in 3D! There’s a ton to explore, but some highlights of SketchUp for iPad include:
• With SketchUp for iPad, you can create, edit and view models using Apple Pencil, multi-touch gestures, or a mouse & keyboard. Now, you can design in 3D with whatever tools you have on hand… including your hands!
• Markup mode enables you to sketch, redline, and create annotations over the top of your 3D models using Apple Pencil. Your markups are saved as SketchUp scenes that can be referenced and edited later. Markups can also be projected directly onto your SketchUp model and applied as textures, unlocking new ways of creating and communicating in 3D.
• Autoshape makes creating in 3D easier and more accessible than ever before. Autoshape can recognize 20 different doodles and automagically turn them into a wide array of 2D and 3D shapes, including configurable components (like windows and doors).
• With SketchUp for iPad, there are a bunch of great ways to bring information about the physical world into your projects. Whether you’re importing models and materials of real-world objects from 3D Warehouse, using Add Location to import satellite imagery and terrain data for your site, or leveraging the iPad camera to insert photos and apply them as image textures, the possibilities are endless.
• AR model viewing features allow you to situate and experience your designs in the real world.
• Export options not only include features for exporting images and animations, but we also offer the option to export your SketchUp models into a USDz format so that you can take your SketchUp projects into other great iPad design apps.
• A robust, native integration with Trimble Connect allows you to access your project files whenever and wherever you go. With SketchUp for iPad, you can browse, open, edit, and save files that live in Connect right from the Home screen. You can also create projects and folders, and publish your SketchUp models to Connect, all from within the app. Plus, recently viewed or edited Connect models are synced across SketchUp for iPad and SketchUp for Web, making it easy to flow between apps. Of course, SketchUp for iPad also plays nicely with the iOS Files app making it just as easy to access projects and files from any other third-party cloud service provider.
• We’ve developed a customizable interface, optimized for iPad, that allows you to organize your tools, panels, and preferences in whatever way makes the most sense for your workflow.
• Be sure to check out the Learn tab (and keep an eye out for the graduation cap icon when you’re working in SketchUp) to uncover all sorts of great content that we’ve developed to help you in your SketchUp for iPad adventures!
• Last but not least, SketchUp for iPad is also still a free SketchUp Viewer app. In Viewer mode, you can navigate projects using multitouch gestures for Orbit, Pan, and Zoom, or view models using any of SketchUp’s standard views or custom scenes, control the visibility of tags, alter the visual look and feel of a model using styles, take measurements, and view models in AR – all while using either your iPhone or iPad. With version 6 of the viewer app you will see an Add From button on the home screen that you can use to locate SketchUp files from the cloud service of your choice via the Files app.
Happy Sketching!
With version 6, not only do you now have access to the world’s most popular 3D modeling app on iPad (including all the great features and functionality you know and love), we’re also introducing piles of fun, new ways to create, collaborate, and communicate in 3D! There’s a ton to explore, but some highlights of SketchUp for iPad include:
• With SketchUp for iPad, you can create, edit and view models using Apple Pencil, multi-touch gestures, or a mouse & keyboard. Now, you can design in 3D with whatever tools you have on hand… including your hands!
• Markup mode enables you to sketch, redline, and create annotations over the top of your 3D models using Apple Pencil. Your markups are saved as SketchUp scenes that can be referenced and edited later. Markups can also be projected directly onto your SketchUp model and applied as textures, unlocking new ways of creating and communicating in 3D.
• Autoshape makes creating in 3D easier and more accessible than ever before. Autoshape can recognize 20 different doodles and automagically turn them into a wide array of 2D and 3D shapes, including configurable components (like windows and doors).
• With SketchUp for iPad, there are a bunch of great ways to bring information about the physical world into your projects. Whether you’re importing models and materials of real-world objects from 3D Warehouse, using Add Location to import satellite imagery and terrain data for your site, or leveraging the iPad camera to insert photos and apply them as image textures, the possibilities are endless.
• AR model viewing features allow you to situate and experience your designs in the real world.
• Export options not only include features for exporting images and animations, but we also offer the option to export your SketchUp models into a USDz format so that you can take your SketchUp projects into other great iPad design apps.
• A robust, native integration with Trimble Connect allows you to access your project files whenever and wherever you go. With SketchUp for iPad, you can browse, open, edit, and save files that live in Connect right from the Home screen. You can also create projects and folders, and publish your SketchUp models to Connect, all from within the app. Plus, recently viewed or edited Connect models are synced across SketchUp for iPad and SketchUp for Web, making it easy to flow between apps. Of course, SketchUp for iPad also plays nicely with the iOS Files app making it just as easy to access projects and files from any other third-party cloud service provider.
• We’ve developed a customizable interface, optimized for iPad, that allows you to organize your tools, panels, and preferences in whatever way makes the most sense for your workflow.
• Be sure to check out the Learn tab (and keep an eye out for the graduation cap icon when you’re working in SketchUp) to uncover all sorts of great content that we’ve developed to help you in your SketchUp for iPad adventures!
• Last but not least, SketchUp for iPad is also still a free SketchUp Viewer app. In Viewer mode, you can navigate projects using multitouch gestures for Orbit, Pan, and Zoom, or view models using any of SketchUp’s standard views or custom scenes, control the visibility of tags, alter the visual look and feel of a model using styles, take measurements, and view models in AR – all while using either your iPhone or iPad. With version 6 of the viewer app you will see an Add From button on the home screen that you can use to locate SketchUp files from the cloud service of your choice via the Files app.
Happy Sketching!
6.0.3
Apr 18, 2022
We’re excited to announce the long-awaited release of SketchUp for iPad!
With version 6, not only do you now have access to the world’s most popular 3D modeling app on iPad (including all the great features and functionality you know and love), we’re also introducing piles of fun, new ways to create, collaborate, and communicate in 3D! There’s a ton to explore, but some highlights of SketchUp for iPad include:
• With SketchUp for iPad, you can create, edit and view models using Apple Pencil, multi-touch gestures, or a mouse & keyboard. Now, you can design in 3D with whatever tools you have on hand… including your hands!
• Markup mode enables you to sketch, redline, and create annotations over the top of your 3D models using Apple Pencil. Your markups are saved as SketchUp scenes that can be referenced and edited later. Markups can also be projected directly onto your SketchUp model and applied as textures, unlocking new ways of creating and communicating in 3D.
• Autoshape makes creating in 3D easier and more accessible than ever before. Autoshape can recognize 20 different doodles and automagically turn them into a wide array of 2D and 3D shapes, including configurable components (like windows and doors).
• With SketchUp for iPad, there are a bunch of great ways to bring information about the physical world into your projects. Whether you’re importing models and materials of real-world objects from 3D Warehouse, using Add Location to import satellite imagery and terrain data for your site, or leveraging the iPad camera to insert photos and apply them as image textures, the possibilities are endless.
• AR model viewing features allow you to situate and experience your designs in the real world.
• Export options not only include features for exporting images and animations, but we also offer the option to export your SketchUp models into a USDz format so that you can take your SketchUp projects into other great iPad design apps.
• A robust, native integration with Trimble Connect allows you to access your project files whenever and wherever you go. With SketchUp for iPad, you can browse, open, edit, and save files that live in Connect right from the Home screen. You can also create projects and folders, and publish your SketchUp models to Connect, all from within the app. Plus, recently viewed or edited Connect models are synced across SketchUp for iPad and SketchUp for Web, making it easy to flow between apps. Of course, SketchUp for iPad also plays nicely with the iOS Files app making it just as easy to access projects and files from any other third-party cloud service provider.
• We’ve developed a customizable interface, optimized for iPad, that allows you to organize your tools, panels, and preferences in whatever way makes the most sense for your workflow.
• Be sure to check out the Learn tab (and keep an eye out for the graduation cap icon when you’re working in SketchUp) to uncover all sorts of great content that we’ve developed to help you in your SketchUp for iPad adventures!
• Last but not least, SketchUp for iPad is also still a free SketchUp Viewer app. In Viewer mode, you can navigate projects using multitouch gestures for Orbit, Pan, and Zoom, or view models using any of SketchUp’s standard views or custom scenes, control the visibility of tags, alter the visual look and feel of a model using styles, take measurements, and view models in AR – all while using either your iPhone or iPad. With version 6 of the viewer app you will see an Add From button on the home screen that you can use to locate SketchUp files from the cloud service of your choice via the Files app.
Happy Sketching!
With version 6, not only do you now have access to the world’s most popular 3D modeling app on iPad (including all the great features and functionality you know and love), we’re also introducing piles of fun, new ways to create, collaborate, and communicate in 3D! There’s a ton to explore, but some highlights of SketchUp for iPad include:
• With SketchUp for iPad, you can create, edit and view models using Apple Pencil, multi-touch gestures, or a mouse & keyboard. Now, you can design in 3D with whatever tools you have on hand… including your hands!
• Markup mode enables you to sketch, redline, and create annotations over the top of your 3D models using Apple Pencil. Your markups are saved as SketchUp scenes that can be referenced and edited later. Markups can also be projected directly onto your SketchUp model and applied as textures, unlocking new ways of creating and communicating in 3D.
• Autoshape makes creating in 3D easier and more accessible than ever before. Autoshape can recognize 20 different doodles and automagically turn them into a wide array of 2D and 3D shapes, including configurable components (like windows and doors).
• With SketchUp for iPad, there are a bunch of great ways to bring information about the physical world into your projects. Whether you’re importing models and materials of real-world objects from 3D Warehouse, using Add Location to import satellite imagery and terrain data for your site, or leveraging the iPad camera to insert photos and apply them as image textures, the possibilities are endless.
• AR model viewing features allow you to situate and experience your designs in the real world.
• Export options not only include features for exporting images and animations, but we also offer the option to export your SketchUp models into a USDz format so that you can take your SketchUp projects into other great iPad design apps.
• A robust, native integration with Trimble Connect allows you to access your project files whenever and wherever you go. With SketchUp for iPad, you can browse, open, edit, and save files that live in Connect right from the Home screen. You can also create projects and folders, and publish your SketchUp models to Connect, all from within the app. Plus, recently viewed or edited Connect models are synced across SketchUp for iPad and SketchUp for Web, making it easy to flow between apps. Of course, SketchUp for iPad also plays nicely with the iOS Files app making it just as easy to access projects and files from any other third-party cloud service provider.
• We’ve developed a customizable interface, optimized for iPad, that allows you to organize your tools, panels, and preferences in whatever way makes the most sense for your workflow.
• Be sure to check out the Learn tab (and keep an eye out for the graduation cap icon when you’re working in SketchUp) to uncover all sorts of great content that we’ve developed to help you in your SketchUp for iPad adventures!
• Last but not least, SketchUp for iPad is also still a free SketchUp Viewer app. In Viewer mode, you can navigate projects using multitouch gestures for Orbit, Pan, and Zoom, or view models using any of SketchUp’s standard views or custom scenes, control the visibility of tags, alter the visual look and feel of a model using styles, take measurements, and view models in AR – all while using either your iPhone or iPad. With version 6 of the viewer app you will see an Add From button on the home screen that you can use to locate SketchUp files from the cloud service of your choice via the Files app.
Happy Sketching!
SketchUp FAQ
SketchUp is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
Belarus,Russia
SketchUp supports English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese
SketchUp contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
SketchUp Go Monthly
$14.99
SketchUp Go Yearly
$119.99
Click here to learn how to download SketchUp in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of SketchUp.
iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
