Assuming you already own a valid license, here is the precise activation process.
Many modern extensions and plugins no longer support the Ruby API version utilized by SketchUp 2017.
While both versions share the same core 3D modeling engine, their licensing terms and feature sets differ significantly. Feature / Attribute SketchUp Make 2017 SketchUp Pro 2017 Completely Free Paid Perpetual (Discontinued) Commercial Use Strictly Prohibited Allowed and Approved LayOut Documentation Not Included Included (2D vector scaling) Style Builder Not Included Included (Custom line styles) CAD Export (DWG/DXF) No (Requires plugins) Native Support Technical Support Community Forums Only Official Trimble Support How to Install and Activate SketchUp 2017 Today license sketchup 2017
(perpetual license) that required a serial number and authorization code. No New Sales
Non-commercial, hobbyist, and personal projects. Assuming you already own a valid license, here
If you need to move your 2017 license, tell me if you are or if you need help finding the original license email . I can provide specific steps based on your situation. Unaffordable - Pro - SketchUp Community
To understand licensing for this specific version, you must first distinguish between the two flavors Trimble offered in 2017. SketchUp Make 2017 (Free) Feature / Attribute SketchUp Make 2017 SketchUp Pro
In the Welcome to SketchUp window, select .
Because Trimble officially ended support for the 2017 generation, navigating the installation and licensing process requires specific steps. 1. Licensing SketchUp Make 2017 (Free Version)
Trimble’s official free successor to SketchUp Make. It runs entirely inside your web browser. While it lacks local plugin support, it features up-to-date core modeling tools and flawless integration with the modern 3D Warehouse.
SketchUp Make 2017 was the final free, downloadable desktop version of SketchUp. Its license was intended strictly for [0†L45-L47]. It was functionally identical to the Pro version but locked features like LayOut, Style Builder, and commercial-use authorization behind its license. Crucially, SketchUp Make 2017 was never a trial . After a 30-day period where it acted as a full Pro trial, the user is asked to agree that their use is non-commercial. Upon agreement, the software continues to work permanently for free with its hobbyist feature set.
