Sketchup Pro: 2018 18.0.16975

Users with existing licenses can manage their seats through the Trimble Account Management Portal .

Users gained the ability to create scaled drawings directly in LayOut, rather than relying solely on SketchUp models. It also introduced improved DWG imports and advanced attributes like price, size, and URL for entities.

To run SketchUp Pro 2018, your hardware should meet these baseline specifications: Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64-bit only). Processor: 1 GHz processor. Memory: 4 GB RAM. Storage: 1.5 GB of available hard disk space.

Refinements were made to drawing tools, such as the ability to draw rectangles around their centers and better "smart" offsets.

was a significant release in the software's history, marking the transition where SketchUp officially ended support for 32-bit operating systems and focused exclusively on 64-bit architecture. This version introduced several workflow improvements, particularly for LayOut and BIM (Building Information Modeling) integration. Key Features of the 2018 Release

As of 2026, SketchUp has transitioned almost entirely to a subscription-based model. While the 2018 version was one of the last to offer "Classic" perpetual licenses, these are no longer sold by Trimble .

For current users, modern alternatives include SketchUp Free , which runs in a web browser for personal projects, or the latest subscription tiers for professional work.

The version enhanced the Generate Report feature, allowing users to aggregate component data to produce schedules or cut lists more efficiently.