NEWS: Trimble improves SketchUp Mobile Viewer

Trimble has introduced a new version of SketchUp Mobile Viewer, which allows users to view their own 3D models as well as browse, download and orbit their way through the universe of SketchUp (.skp) files found in Trimble’s 3D Warehouse. In addition to iOS and Android tablets, SketchUp Mobile Viewer now also supports iOS and Android mobile phones.

The new version allows for more flexible file management options, along with added features for navigating and viewing SketchUp models. There is also improved integration with 3D Warehouse, allowing users to view, browse, sort and filter search results for both models and collections. Through integration with Dropbox, a file storage and sharing service, and Trimble Connect, Trimble’s cloud collaboration platform, SketchUp Mobile Viewer also now offers additional cloud-based file transfer options, giving users the ability to download SketchUp files directly into the Mobile Viewer. SketchUp files can also be transferred locally from the desktop via iTunes (iOS) or an SD card (Android) and opened directly from other iOS and Android apps (e.g., if sent as an email attachment).

Adding to SketchUp Mobile Viewer’s multi-touch gestures for orbit, pan and zoom, the app now provides the option to view models using a new “Look Around” navigation tool. Users can also toggle back and forth between perspective and orthographic camera modes and adjust the field of view. The app also supports SketchUp’s Face Style rendering options, including X-ray mode and a new layer visibility feature that allows a model’s layers to be turned on or off.

The SketchUp Mobile Viewer (version 2) is available now for $9.99 through both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.