Dear Paul;
I think Rick's idea and recommendation is very good.
I am also a SketchUp Make 2017 user (personal use).
I sometimes need 3D on this part of my life.
If the SAM developers and the SketchUp developers integrate these software packages effectively and productively for many activities, tasks and works, I think, most of the users like I do, will love alot these tools.
They can help me alot for my CSP, PV and CPV research studies.
Best Regards
Burak Omer Saracoglu