I guess I should be replying to JG’s YouTube channel on this one to be fair, so will copy this over later.
I got the impression a long time, 2016 wishlist: SketchUp 2016 Wish list - #67 by Clayton
…that SU-HQ weren’t interested in these improvements & wanted it to remain a basic programme & that extensions would cater for most peoples needs. So, its not falling behind in that regard, as it’s already fallen in that context.
However, it would be good if they had a change of mind, as in-house tools must be better in the end for a programmes standing. AutoDesSys FormZ I’m sure has all these tools built in (& more besides).
Perhaps SU-HQ-TRIMBLE should buyout AutoDesSys FormZ, then SU would rise & fly for sure with all those tools merged in the pot. Just thinking out loud of course… 