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I remember using those pre-cloud versions. I loved them. Sketchup was so intuitive (as a 3D modelling noob) it was ridiculous. My tool of choice for making 3D levels for my various OpenGL projects.

I tried to do some rudimentary modelling with modern day Blender and failed. Itβ€˜s quite the juggernaut to learn.

What software today do people recommend as an alternative to Sketchup? Is the cloud version any good?





> What software today do people recommend as an alternative to Sketchup?

onshape (web; free to use unless you want to protect your designs) and fusion (autodesk; free license available) are both really popular right now. they work differently than sketchup. i never really made friends with sketchup but the parametric modeling system used in fusion and onshape clicked with me and i really enjoy using them.


I remember running Sketchup for the first time. I had zero experience but in less than 20 minutes I was drawing large complicated machinery, tractors, buildings.

They made a 3d drawing application without a learning curve O_O


Since this thread is about TUI, I confess that horrible 3D interfaces drove me into SCAD.

It's ideal for typing in your 3D geometry.




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