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| Feature | SketchUp Pro 2018 (Desktop) | SketchUp Free (Web) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Locally installed desktop application | Browser-based web application | | Commercial Use | Allowed (paid license required) | Non-commercial use only | | Extensions | Fully supported via Extension Warehouse | None (No plugins or extensions) | | File Import | Full suite (DWG, DXF, IFC, STL, etc.) | Very limited (can't import CAD files directly) | | Offline Work | Yes , works without an internet connection | No , requires constant internet connection | | Interface | Full customizable desktop UI | Simplified web-based UI | | Pro-Only Apps | Includes LayOut and Style Builder | Not included |
Fast Sections were integrated, allowing the software to hide geometry that sits behind a section plane, drastically speeding up the rendering performance of heavy models. Outliner and Component Efficiency sketchup pro 2018
SketchUp Pro 2018 upgraded its scripting engine to Ruby 2.4. While this sounds technical, it was vital for plugin developers. It allowed for more complex, stable, and faster extensions. | Feature | SketchUp Pro 2018 (Desktop) |