So, a couple years ago, somebody published the 2017 free desktop client of SketchUp on the chocolatey repos, and I managed to snag it before it got taken down. I use it primarily to make woodworking plans.
I’m wrapping up my transition plan to Linux, but I’m not really up to date on SketchUp alternatives. The only ones I know of are Blender (afaik more for animation and 3D printing) and FreeCAD (CAD seems like overkill, since I’m just doing simple cuts and joinery).
Are there good Linux/FOSS alternatives to SketchUp that have similar features, or is the web client the only reasonable option?
Note that normal apps can work through WINE. try to just use sketchup through it first
Sketchup is paid software, the web version is free but extremely limited
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The desktop client is no longer free, and I’m not paying $100+ for a license for a hobby. Also, their web client isn’t as good as the desktop version.
I’d definitely try that, but it’s getting harder and harder to find the last free version from non-sketchy places.
I thought you already had it installed?
Ah, sorry. I do, but it’s on a pure Windows install. I’m finishing up my last remaining “like to have” software before I switch to Linux, so I will lose SketchUp when I make the switch.
Just copy that software over? Thats how people install Photoshop on Linux too
I’ll have to see if that’s possible. Dunno what all it installs, but maybe that’s feasible.
yes I have no idea of windows anymore, but where to place what file will be relevant