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?

  • @[email protected]OP
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    14 months ago

    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.

    • boredsquirrel
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      24 months ago

      Just copy that software over? Thats how people install Photoshop on Linux too

      • @[email protected]OP
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        14 months ago

        I’ll have to see if that’s possible. Dunno what all it installs, but maybe that’s feasible.

        • boredsquirrel
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          14 months ago

          yes I have no idea of windows anymore, but where to place what file will be relevant