Programa’s new SketchUp integration lets designers share models directly inside their Client Dashboards without leaving the platform. That means no more toggling between tools, no more sending files manually, and no more explaining specs without spatial context.
Design intent stays intact. Clients get clarity. And your workflow becomes a whole lot smoother.
This feature is available to all SketchUp users. If you don’t have a Programa account, you can now sign up using your Trimble Connect login.
Why it Matters
Designers have always had to manage two disconnected layers: one for visualising space (SketchUp), and several others for studio management, specifications, budgets, and timelines... This integration removes that gap.
Now your clients can walk the model, see the selections, and approve - all in one place.
No exporting. No stitching tools together. Just one unified, spatial workflow.
Go to your Projects tab in Programa. Select a project. Click the ‘+’ icon and choose SketchUp Model.
Log into your Trimble Connect account. Select the model you want to share. Enable link sharing and copy the public URL.
Return to Programa. Paste the copied URL into the ‘SketchUp Share URL’ field. Add a model name, then click Add.
Once the model loads, click Share in the top-right corner. Choose to publish to your Client Dashboard or via Public Link.
Clients can now interact with your model directly from their dashboard - no downloads or plugins required. They’ll receive either a direct access link or an email notification with viewing instructions.
Models are viewable on both desktop and mobile browsers.
No. Models must be published to Trimble Connect first. Upload the model, enable link sharing, then paste the URL in Programa.
Check that link sharing is enabled in Trimble Connect, and that the model has fully synced. The share URL must be public.
No. Clients can view and interact with the model, but editing and downloading is disabled.
Yes - models over a certain size may load slowly. We recommend compressing unused geometry or textures where possible.
You can now create a Programa account using your existing Trimble Connect login.
Just go to the Programa homepage, select ‘Start for free’, and choose ‘Continue with Trimble Connect’.
Connect your 3D designs with project documentation in one platform. Interior designers and architects can now share SketchUp models directly in client dashboards.
Programa's SketchUp integration brings 3D models and project management together. Interior designers and architects no longer switch between platforms to present designs, share specifications, or gather approvals.
Link your SketchUp model once. Clients view it alongside FF&E schedules, material selections, budgets, and timelines - all in Programa's Client Dashboard.
Design studios manage two critical layers: spatial design in SketchUp and project documentation in Programa. This integration connects them.
Your SketchUp scenes become interactive presentations. Clients walk through their future space while reviewing:
No exports. No file transfers. Just one link from Trimble Connect to Programa.
Client Understanding When clients see that $4,200 sofa in the actual room - not a spreadsheet - they understand scale, proportion, and value immediately.
Faster Approvals Studios report 40% faster sign-offs when clients review products in spatial context. Questions drop. Confidence increases.
Trade Coordination Contractors see exactly where each specification belongs. Visual installation guides reduce costly errors.
Design Control Set specific scenes. Control navigation boundaries. Guide clients through your intended experience - not random wall interiors.
Step 1: Prepare Your Model Create scenes in SketchUp for each space or detail view. These become your client's navigation points.
Step 2: Share via Trimble Connect Upload your model to Trimble Connect. Enable link sharing. Copy the public URL.
Step 3: Add to Programa Project Navigate to your project. Click '+' and select 'SketchUp Model'. Paste your Trimble Connect URL.
Step 4: Publish to Clients Choose 'Share to Client Dashboard'. Clients access the model immediately - no downloads required.