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SketchUp Design Sprint Challenge 2025: Small Spaces, Big Futures

Posted on May 12, 2025May 6, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

Calling all SketchUp designers! It’s SketchUp’s 25th anniversary, and to celebrate, they are inviting designers to imagine what the world

Webinar: How SketchUp Supports Smarter Construction Workflows

Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

Date: 15th May 2025Time: 10:00 AM BST Construction is fast-moving and often complex. SketchUp helps make things simpler — from design to

SketchUp 2025.0.2 Update: Key Fixes and Improvements

Posted on May 5, 2025April 28, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

New bug fixes! SketchUp released version 2025.0.2 for both Windows and Mac users. This update brings several helpful fixes across

Building a Portfolio with SketchUp Student Licences

Posted on April 28, 2025May 6, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

For architecture and design students, a strong portfolio is essential. It’s more than just a collection of work—it’s a chance

Understanding SketchUp’s Scan Essentials: A Tool for Architects

Posted on April 21, 2025April 17, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

Architects working with complex designs or existing structures often need precise measurements and detailed site information. SketchUp’s Scan Essentials helps

Improve Your V-Ray Renders with These Techniques

Posted on April 7, 2025April 17, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

Looking to enhance your V-Ray renders? CAD Software Direct shares two effective techniques that can improve depth, realism, and atmosphere

Bella Render: Fast Spectral Rendering for SketchUp (& It’s A Perpetual Licence!)

Posted on March 31, 2025April 17, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

When it comes to rendering in SketchUp, designers and architects need a tool that balances ease of use with photorealistic

Discover the Art of Form with Uchronia in Dezeen & SketchUp’s Design Workshop

Posted on March 24, 2025April 17, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

Want to see how SketchUp can bring bold, organic designs to life? In Dezeen and SketchUp’s Design Workshops, Uchronia founder Julien Sebban demonstrates

V-Ray 7 for SketchUp: New Gaussian Splat Tool and more

Posted on March 17, 2025April 17, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

V-Ray 7 for SketchUp brings a powerful set of new features designed to speed up workflows, enhance creative control, and

SketchUp 2025: Exploring the new Photorealistic Materials

Posted on March 10, 2025April 17, 2025 by CAD Software Direct

SketchUp 2025 significantly upgrades its visualisation capabilities with new physically-based rendering (PBR) materials. These new photorealistic materials allow designers to