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Installing SketchUp allows users to leverage one of the most convenient editing and graphic design tools available today. Beyond its impressive graphic design capabilities, SketchUp is a true 3D design software for all users who want a simple, non-complex software like AutoCad, CorelDraw when designing technical drawings or 3D designs.
Guide to installing SketchUp, a 3D graphic design software
Installing SketchUp on Your Computer
Before diving into downloading and installing Sketchup software, you need to check the system requirements beforehand to ensure smooth and optimal Sketchup operation.
- Learn more: Computer specifications for running Sketchup
Step 1: Download Sketchup here:
Step 2: Launch the setup interface of Sketchup graphic design software installation. Click Next
Wait for a moment while the SketchUp installer initializes.
Step 2: Click on I accept the terms in theLicense Agreement to agree to the developer's terms. Press Next to continue.
Step 3: Choose the installation directory. The default is drive C, but you can change the storage location by clicking Change and navigating to the desired drive. Press Next to proceed.
Step 4: This interface allows users to set up Sketchup as the default application to open certain file formats such as .skp, .layout, or .style effortlessly. Click Next to proceed.
Step 5: Click on Install to begin installing Sketchup on your computer.
Wait for a moment for the installation to complete. If the system requires shutting down the Adobe SC6 Services Manager, check the box Close the application and attempt to restart them. Press OK to close the application.
In some cases, a warning message may appear as shown in the image. Simply click OK to ensure all services and related files are closed.
Press OK to confirm.
Step 6: The Sketchup installation process is complete. Click Finish to launch Sketchup. After completing the Sketchup installation process, you may need to restart your computer if necessary by clicking Yes or pressing No to restart later.
After installing Sketchup on Windows.
Interface upon accessing Sketchup on Windows.
Startup interface after installing SketchUp on your computer.
You have now completed the installation of Sketchup on your computer. For many users, installing Sketchup can be challenging not only because Sketchup requires many installation steps and disabling certain services during the installation process. If you don't understand how to install Sketchup correctly, you may not be able to install Sketchup or even install it but cannot use it due to encountering errors.
Additionally, Mytour also advises you that if you need to learn graphic design, you should install multiple 3D design software, website design software such as AutoCad, CorelDraw, or Photoshop to ensure that you can use them harmoniously in graphic design work in general.
In the next articles, Mytour will continue to send you instructions on using Sketchup for professional graphic design. If you don't want to use Sketchup anymore, readers can also uninstall Sketchup like other normal software.
- Learn more: How to completely uninstall SketchUp on your computer
Wishing you all success!
