LAS VEGAS, NV, Nov 13, 2026 – Trimble has released SketchUp 2027 with a non-destructive modeling system called Procedures and announced SketchUp Importer for Revit, which converts SketchUp components into Revit architectural elements. Announced at the Trimble Dimensions User Conference and 3D Basecamp, the updates also include a new collaboration capability built on Trimble Connect.
SketchUp 2027 Modeling and Documentation Features
The Procedures system allows designers to modify existing models. Integrated into SketchUp’s modeling tools and workflows, it supports design revisions and the creation of complex assemblies.
SketchUp 2027 also introduces several features for modeling, documentation and visualization:
- Section Hatch Patterns: Applies patterns to section fills in technical drawings to distinguish materials such as brick, concrete and batt insulation. Designers can control the level of detailing.
- Paperless Canvas in LayOut: Allows designers to draft in 2D at a 1:1 scale without selecting a page size or drawing scale.
- AutoFit Live Components: Automatically configures and sizes components to fit any surface on which they are placed, removing manual scaling.
- Spatial Preview extension: Displays a live SketchUp model in Apple Vision Pro using new SketchUp Universal Scene Description (USD) converters and Apple’s USDPreviewSession. Using Mac Virtual Display, designers can modify geometry and materials and view the changes without exporting files, uploading models or reopening a viewer.
“This is, so far, the best release ever, mostly because of two features: Procedures and Hatches,” said João Queiroz e Lima, architect & co-founder, CASCA Architecture & Design. “Procedures are intuitive and naturally feel like SketchUp. What I love most is how Procedures stack to create complex assemblies. Hatches are fast, work seamlessly and are just a subset of materials: vector-based and crisp. Their instant feedback is invaluable. Using Procedures and Hatches together has already changed my complete workflow.”
SketchUp Importer for Revit
The new SketchUp Importer for Revit transfers conceptual design models into Revit’s building information modeling (BIM) environment while preserving project data for documentation.
The SketchUp Importer recognizes SketchUp component tags and classes, maps them to Revit categories and converts them into Revit architectural elements. These elements can then be edited, scheduled and documented within Revit.
“Great design is iterative, and the tools designers use have to keep pace with their ideas,” said Chris Cronin, senior vice president of architecture and design solutions and education at Trimble. “With these new capabilities, we’re giving design teams more flexibility to explore, make changes and move their work forward, even as designs grow more complex, while preserving the intuitive experience that has always been fundamental to SketchUp.”
Trimble Connect Design Hub and Availability
Trimble also introduced Trimble Connect Design Hub (Labs), a communication and collaboration capability built on the Trimble Connect platform. The system captures messages between designers and clients and combines them with 3D models, file management and project administration in a single project.
SketchUp 2027.0 is available to Pro and higher-tier subscribers, including Studio for Higher Ed subscribers. Select features are also available to Go subscribers. SketchUp Importer for Revit is expected to be available in Nov’2026 for Studio subscribers.
Source: Trimble
About Trimble
Trimble Inc., established in 1978, is a technology company focused on creating tools that connect the physical and digital worlds. Based in Westminster, CO, the company serves industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial technology, and transportation. Its products include GNSS receivers, optical devices, machine control systems, and widely used software and services. Trimble’s construction technology improves project efficiency by using data throughout each build stage. The company employs around 12,000 people worldwide. The company prioritizes innovation and sustainability, working to make industries productive, safer, and environmentally friendly.
