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No, you dont have to buy Google Sketchup, but you will have to pay if you want the better Sketchup Pro edition.
Sketchup Pro versions with limited accessories are available for free through Google itself at the Sketchup Pro site. In addition, full Pro versions are available for school and educational use.
Well, it depends on the version. The free version can do almost everything the Pro version can do. If you just wanna try it, get the free version. The pro version is $500.(I have the pro version)
Google Sketchup is a free 3d modeling program produced by Google. There is also a Pro version with added features, but that costs a few hundred dollars.
Both the Pro and Standard versions of Google's SketchUp can be used on a Mac. Google provides many resources to help a user learn about SketchUp (See links below) .
To download Google Sketchup, go to their web site (sketchup.google.com/intl/en/download/), then click the "Download Google Sketchup" button to the right of the screen, or if you want to buy the Pro version, click "Download Google Sketchup Pro". You need to have Windows XP, Vista, 7 or Mac OSX 10.5+.
Sketchup Pro is a powerful 3D modeling software that can be used for various projects.
Google Sketchup is free. If you are an builder, design houses, or an architect, there is Sketchup Pro for $495.00. If you are not one of those people, then you have no reason to use pro. Its features would be useless to you. Don't think that Sketchup is a program where if you want all the features, you have to buy it. There is nothing like, To use this feature, upgrade! It is free software but if you need more tools to help you build a real house, you would have to upgrade. You can learn more at Sketchup.Google.com
The free version of Google Earth does not need a license key. A license key is required for Google Earth Pro. You can download Google Earth Pro and request a free 7-day trial license after which you need to pay an annual fee to continue to use it.
SketchUp Pro is listed as $495.00 directly on their web store. It is CAD software that would be useful for engineers, home builders, designers and architects.
You can "patch" Google Earth Pro by downloading and upgrading to the latest Pro version. If you have a license for Pro then the license is not tied to a particular version. Google Earth has some auto-update features but always best to simply install the latest version. Link to download Pro can be found below.
Sketchup CAN be downloaded free from the internet, but only for a trial period. In most cases you have to use plugin for it to work correctly. However, SketchUp is made available to you without charge on a trial basis for a limited time. To continue using the Pro functionality after the expiration of the trial period, you must pay the applicable license fee.