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SketchUp Pro Scan
SketchUp Pro Scan

SketchUp Pro Scan

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Description

Expand your SketchUp Pro subscription with Trimble Scan Essentials. Ideal for working with existing buildings or sites. Import your point clouds directly into your SketchUp model and continue working on your desktop or iPad.

  • Trimble Scan Essentials

    Working with existing buildings or complex environments? With Trimble Scan Essentials, you bring point cloud data directly into SketchUp as a dimensionally accurate 3D reference. This allows you to design based on reality instead of assumptions.

    You can easily import file formats such as E57, RWP, LAZ, TZF, LAS and PLY and work with them directly in your model. Ideal for renovation, transformation and projects where accuracy is critical.

    What you can do with Scan Essentials

    • Import and work directly with complex point clouds in SketchUp
    • Combine multiple scans into one consistent environment
    • Adjust color and transparency for better visual insight
    • Zoom in on specific details using the Clipping Box
    • Create accurate cross-sections from your scan data
    • Place and validate your model within the scanned environment
    • Analyze deviations using the Inspection Tool
    • Export your model including point cloud data to LayOut

    Trimble Scan Essentials in SketchUp

  • System requirements

    Windows (required)

    • Windows 11 or newer
    • WebGL compatible browser (e.g. Google Chrome)

    Minimum system requirements

    • Processor: 2.0+ GHz
    • Memory: 16GB RAM
    • Graphics card: 8GB, 100% OpenGL support
    • 3-button mouse with scroll wheel

    Recommended system requirements

    • Processor: 2.1+ GHz
    • Memory: 32GB RAM or more
    • Graphics card: 8GB+ (preferably NVIDIA)
    • 3-button mouse with scroll wheel

    Note: Working with large point clouds? Then additional RAM and a powerful GPU are not optional, but essential for a smooth workflow.

    More information about system requirements can be found on the official SketchUp page.