Category: PlusSpec/SketchUp Updates

  • Sketchup Estimating Plugin for Builders

    Drawing & Estimating using plugins inside Sketchup, A builders perspective. I’m a building contractor, I used to use Sketchup for the basics, now I use the PlusDesignBuild plugin inside Sketchup to estimate all of my jobs and it’s changed the way I quote and build homes. As a builder, plan interpretation and client communication are…

  • SketchUp 2019 Review

    SketchUp 2019 Review

    SketchUp 2019 has just been released! As we do every year, we’ve been involved in the Beta Testing and have taken the time to highlight our favorite new features and improvements. Would you prefer to watch a video overview? Click HERE SketchUp 2019 Review: Our Thoughts All in all, everything feels faster and cleaner (both in SketchUp…

  • What’s New in PlusSpec 2018?

    PlusSpec 2018: Bigger, Better, Smarter Our first big update for 2018 is now available! In this post we’re just going to focus on the ‘big stuff’. So, check out our Release Notes for a full breakdown of improvements. What’s New? Our main focus for this update was Windows and Doors. Before this release the window/door dialogues were…

  • SketchUp 2018 Pro Review

    SketchUp 2018 has just been released! As we do every year, we’ve been involved in the Beta Testing and have taken the time to highlight our favorite new features and improvements. Would you prefer to watch a video overview? Click HERE Already Use SketchUp but don’t know much about PlusSpec? Try for Free SketchUp 2018 Review: Our…

  • PlusSpec v17.0.0 Release Notes

    Major Update (17.0.0):   Don’t like reading? Check out a short video overview HERE.   This update includes the following improvements: NEW Tools & Features Hip Roof Tool Edit Roof Pitch/Gable Tool Skillion Roof Tool Floor & Ceiling Joist Wall Tool Windows & Doors Slab Tool Scene Tool Section Hatching Tool Room Quantities Tool (the old IFC Spaces Tool) Component…

  • PlusSpec 17: What’s It All About?

    Major Update (17.0.0): Don’t like reading? Check out a short video overview HERE. This update includes the following improvements: NEW Tools & Features Hip Roof Tool Edit Roof Pitch/Gable Tool Skillion Roof Tool Floor & Ceiling Joist Wall Tool Windows & Doors Slab Tool Scene Tool Section Hatching Tool Room Quantities Tool (the old IFC Spaces Tool) Component Tools Truss Tool…

  • PlusSpec v16.3.7 Release Notes

    Minor Update (16.3.7): This update includes the following improvements:

  • PlusSpec v16.3.6 Release Notes

    Minor Update (16.3.6): This update includes the following improvements:

  • SketchUp 17 Pro Review

    SketchUp 2017 Release: What we (the RubySketch team) like best: At a glance the obvious changes are evident by the little man in the corner (when you open SketchUp). The previous mascot has been replaced with Chris, who’s sporting a nice new blue/grey polo shirt, beige pants, sports watch and slip on shoes. Unlike previous versions though,…

  • PlusSpec 2016+ Release Notes

    PlusSpec 2016+ is here We promised you that something big was coming – and it’s finally here! PlusSpec 2016+ is packed with new tools and features that we know you’ll love. So what’s new in PlusSpec+ ? For now you’ll have to read the notes below, but we’ll add some video updates shortly. New Tools…