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Introducing Trimble’s SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest: A New Era of VR Design for Architects and Designers
Transforming VR Design with Trimble’s SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest
In an exciting advancement for Architects and Designers, Trimble has announced the launch of SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest, which includes Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 3. This groundbreaking technology provides an immersive and powerful way to view and present 3D SketchUp models in virtual reality (VR). This new addition to the SketchUp family empowers AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) professionals to engage in experiential design reviews. Whether on the go, in the office, or on site, users can share design ideas with colleagues and clients in an interactive VR environment. Despite their technical proficiency, users will find the SketchUp Viewer for Quest easy to navigate and operate, eliminating the need for powerful desktop machines.Bringing Architectural Designs to Life
Unlike traditional architectural representations, a VR environment allows clients to examine and experience the design in a true-to-scale environment. This creates a level of understanding that flat 2D blueprints cannot provide, making it an invaluable tool for architects and designers in their client presentations. The SketchUp Viewer for Quest not only improves communication and collaboration but also enables faster design iterations, helps spot potential costly errors, and allows the exploration of ideas in real-time. According to Chris Cronin, Vice President and General Manager of Trimble SketchUp, partnering with Meta to create SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest is a significant step towards making VR a more accessible and immersive method for sharing and collaborating on SketchUp models.Presenting Designs in Multiple Modes
Beyond the native SketchUp tools, the SketchUp Viewer for Quest also offers unique features like tabletop and presentation modes. These options provide architects and designers with various ways to present their designs. In tabletop mode, users can walk around a virtual scale model of their design, offering a unique perspective on the project. Presentation mode, on the other hand, allows curated client walkthroughs, complete with a simple user interface and easy-to-use controls. As Jamie Keane, Director of Product Management at Meta, suggests, the collaboration of SketchUp and Meta Quest is expected to create new opportunities for connection and collaboration, leading to transformative technology for architecture and design professionals.Availability and Further Information
SketchUp Viewer for Quest is a free application available to all users. To learn more about this innovative technology, visit the official SketchUp website. Trimble is a technology company committed to improving productivity, quality, safety, transparency, and sustainability in construction and other critical industries. With solutions that connect the digital and physical worlds, Trimble is truly transforming the way we work. For more information about the latest and most advanced design software technology, such as SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest or other state-of-the-art software available on the NOVEDGE website, please contact our expert sales team at NOVEDGE. Our goal is to ensure you have the tools you need to bring your designs to life.Also in Design News
