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Apr
The 2025 SketchUp 3D Summit – Be There!
If you’re serious about using SketchUp in your design business—or you’re just starting out and want to build a rock-solid foundation in 3D modeling—then you need to know about the
08
Apr
Where Did My Materials Go in SketchUp 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Material Panel
If you recently upgraded to SketchUp 2025 and opened a model only to find yourself wondering, “Where did my materials go?” — you’re not alone. I’ve been getting this question
27
Feb
SketchUp 2025 Review: Useful Updates or Just Another Version Number?
SketchUp 2025 is here, and while it does bring some new features, this update feels relatively minor—especially for those of us who primarily rely on rendering extensions like V-Ray. While
18
Jun
SketchUp Renders to Video using AI – Luma’s Dream Machine Review
This past week, Luma Labs released their answer to OpenAI’s Sona…it’s called Dream Machine, and it’s causing quite a stir in the AI world! Dream Machine is a text-to-video prompt engine,
08
Apr
SketchUp 2024 – What’s New for Interior Designers?
SketchUp 2024 has introduced a few new features and improvements that are set to improve the way interior designers work. From enhanced performance and speed to advanced 3D modeling tools,
31
Jan
AI Expert in SketchUp: Unleash the Power of the FOCUSED AiBot
Table of Contents Introduction to the FOCUSED AiBot AI (Artificial Intelligence) has made a significant impact in various areas of our lives, and FOCUSED SketchUp is no exception. As an
19
Dec
SketchUp’s AI Rendering: SketchUp Diffusion Test
Welcome to my review of the brand new artificial intelligence (AI) feature in SketchUp called Diffusion. This new feature was recently launched as part of the SketchUp Labs program and
15
Aug
Artificial Intelligence in SketchUp: Exploring the New 3D Warehouse AI Feature
Hey guys, John Kaplar here. As a professional specializing in teaching SketchUp and V-Ray, I recently delved into the latest AI features in SketchUp, specifically within the 3D Warehouse. In
19
Jan
New Course Announcement!
Last Spring, I crafted a course on the premise of learning SketchUp and V-Ray in the best way possible for Interior Designers. It took much longer than I initially thought,
