2018: Sketchup Pro

: Objects and components now support advanced attributes like pricing, URL, and status, which can be exported via IFC files for better integration with other software. LayOut Upgrades

| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 7+ (64-bit) | Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) | | OS (Mac) | macOS 10.12 (Sierra) | macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) | | CPU | 2.0 GHz+ | 2.5 GHz+ (Single-core speed matters most) | | RAM | 4 GB | 8-16 GB | | GPU | 512 MB VRAM (OpenGL 3.1) | 2 GB+ Dedicated (NVIDIA Quadro/GTX) | | Disk Space | 500 MB | 1 GB (plus room for projects) | sketchup pro 2018

Extensions won't install (RBZ files). Solution: 2018 requires the extension to be signed or manually installed. Go to Window > Extension Manager and select "Install Extension." If it fails, unzip the RBZ and place files in the SketchUp 2018/ShippedExtensions folder manually. : Objects and components now support advanced attributes

Perhaps the most significant functional upgrade in 2018 was the overhaul of the Section Plane tool. In previous versions, section cuts were merely visual. Go to Window > Extension Manager and select

SketchUp Pro 2018 was not a visual overhaul, but rather a "under-the-hood" upgrade focused on drawing efficiency and data management.

Thousands of small firms and freelancers still use 2018 because they refuse to pay monthly fees for basic modeling. If your workflow doesn't require cloud storage or the newer 3D Warehouse online integration, 2018 is perfectly capable.