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Trimble’s SketchUp is an extremely powerful, easy to use 3D modeling program that provides a solid, and well supported base for the CabWriter environment. For those who have never heard of SketchUp, it is a 3-dimensional modeling, and documentation tool used widely in the architectural engineering, construction, product design and marketing industries. SketchUp also has an extensive 3D Warehouse where you can download previously-drawn objects, such as appliances or accessories, to make your kitchen look even more realistic.
The original developers of SketchUp likely did not have woodworking on their target market list. But SketchUp could not be better suited for woodworking and cabinetmaking if it had been the only customer target on their list and the developers were all woodworkers!
Our own Joe Zeh is a nationally recognized SketchUp expert and has written a book, produced DVD’s and online training classes, and teaches all around the country. Click here to learn more about Joe’s training resources that you can use to help you get up to speed on the SketchUp environment. Joe has also written a number of plugins besides CabWriter that you can get for free that will help you draw more quickly and efficiently. Click here to get more information and download the plugins.
Please Note: SketchUp is not included with your CabWriter purchase, it must be purchased separately from Trimble.
Looking for the Free Version of SketchUp?
Unfortunately, SketchUp stopped releasing their free version, SketchUp Make, in 2018 and started offering a web based version of SketchUp free of charge. However, the web based version does not support plugins and therefore can’t be used with CabWriter.
SketchUp Compatibility
CabWriter is compatible with SketchUp Make 2017 and SketchUp Pro 2018 and above. Click here for more details…