Sketchup pro licence Archives

What is SketchUp Pro?
SketchUp Pro, by Trimble Navigation, is software that creates 3D models of anything. Teachers use this versatile 21st century learning tool across grade levels and subject areas to bring the power of 3D visualization into learning activities. 
Trimble recommends that teachers download Google Earth as well — SketchUp Pro works effectively with the geographic information software. Learners model real-world buildings and sites, then geo-locate them for context. Visit Google Earth, http://www.google.com/earth/.

What is the SketchUp Pro Statewide License Grant?
The grant makes it possible to offer SketchUp Pro educational licenses for New Jersey public schools at no cost.

Are there any hidden costs?
No, this type of licensing is a grant of networked lab seats, single-user educator licenses and laptop computers. There is no cost.

What types of licenses can schools receive?

• A networked lab license for Mac or Windows platform for up to 300 simultaneous users.
• Set of single-user licenses for up to 30 educators in the building whose computers are not connected to a network.
• A laptop license for Mac or Windows platform for up to 299 simultaneous users. This type of license is for laptops that need functionality both on and off the school network. They are configured as single-user licenses but can be installed or imaged on multiple machines.

How does a nonpublic school apply for a license?
The SketchUp Pro Statewide Grant is only available for public schools.  Non-public schools are not eligible.

How does the SketchUp Pro lab licensing work?
This is a floating lab license meant to be used on a computer in a school lab. The license code will accommodate up to 300 networked PCs that are using the software simultaneously. However, the software can be installed on as many PC's as needed.

• If you are using the license code on a Windows-based network, one of your computers must act as a license server — networked machines in the lab must be able see the license-holding PC.
• If you are using the license code on a Mac network, no server is necessary.

Is the SketchUp license perpetual or termed?
All license codes are good for three years. You may reapply once it expires.

Are upgrades free?
All version upgrades are free as long as your license code has not expired. Contact Trimble directly, education@sketchup.com, and request an upgrade.

Are students able to use SketchUp Pro at home?
No. We recommend that students download SketchUp Make, (http://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-make), designed for home use. It's free, too.

Are teachers eligible for free technical support?
No. Only the license administrators with active SketchUp Pro lab licenses are eligible for free email technical support.
If you need help, please keep in mind that answers to most questions can be found in the SketchUp Help Center . It's free, it's exhaustive, and it's available 24 hours a day. (http://help.sketchup.com )

Where can teachers get training on SketchUp Pro?

What are the System Requirements for SketchUp Pro 2013 and 2014?
PC's require Windows Vista, 7 or 8, and Macintosh computers require OS X 10.7, 10.8 or 10.9 with an Intel processor.

Are there online educational resources for SketchUp Pro?
Yes. Visit the SketchUp Education Resources site.

How to get SketchUp Pro software for your school, how to get help installing it, how to learn to use it, and who can use it.

What software is available

SketchUp Pro is software which can be used to create 3D models and is used by teachers in a range of year levels and subject areas including computer technology, maths, geography and science. The software is used widely in a range of commercial settings.

SketchUp provide a grant which delivers free licences to New Zealand schools.  

Schools covered by the licence rights

The licence rights cover all New Zealand state and state-integrated schools. Individual or private schools are not covered, however discounted rates are available for SketchUp Pro EDU licences. Visit the SketchUp website for more information.

Products – SketchUp website(external link)

Duration of the SketchUp Pro licence rights

• SketchUp Pro 2017 expires 20 November 2019.
• SketchUp Pro 2018 expires 20 November 2020.

Platforms covered

SketchUp Pro is available for the Windows and Mac OS X platforms.

SketchUp for Schools is a web based application available through G-Suite for Education.

Computers eligible to run SketchUp Pro licences

The licence codes are for use with school-owned computers only. Student-owned computers aren't eligible to run the licences.

How to get SketchUp Pro licence keys

Schools can obtain licence keys for SketchUp Pro by emailing the Ministry’s ICT helpdesk.

Email: callict@tki.org.nz

You'll need to provide your:

• school name
• MOE number
• ICT administrator’s contact name
• ICT administrator’s email address
• approximate number of SketchUp Pro licences required
• number of potential unique users during the school year (for example, installations may be 100 but 30 people may be using it regularly during the school year).

Help with installation from the ICT Helpdesk

The ICT Helpdesk provides free help with installation by phone and email.

Freecall (NZ only): 0800 Call ICT (0800 225 542)

Email: callict@tki.org.nz

How to learn to use SketchUp Pro software

You'll receive a link to SketchUp Pro tutorials and support with your licence keys.

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