SketchUp Pro 2018 is a professional 3D modeling application for architects, designers, builders, and hobbyists. It focuses on fast, intuitive modeling for concepts through detailed construction documentation.

Before 2018, section planes were functional but frustrating. They cut your model, but you couldn't do much else. SketchUp Pro 2018 introduced:

You might be wondering: Why not just use the 2024 or 2025 version?

If you are considering installing or upgrading to SketchUp Pro 2018, here are the marquee features that distinguish it from earlier versions (like 2016 or 2017) and even some later ones.

An architect using SketchUp Pro 2018 can design a 3-story residence, assign IFC attributes to windows/doors, export a 2D plan via LayOut 2018 with automatic dimensions, and send an IFC file to an engineer using Revit 2019. The round-trip works flawlessly.