Is there some simple procedure to migrate extensions from previous version or do I have to install them manually one by one again?
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Best practice is to re-install them all. It’s an opportunity to clean house and get fresh updated 24 compliant versions of your extensions. This method helps avoid crashes and incompatible ruby code problems.
However, if you’re feeling adventurous you can copy the Plugins folder from 23 and install it in the correct place for 24 then restart SketchUp. This can sometimes lead to crashing and trouble shooting as sometimes the versions are incompatible but it is possible. Depending on how many extensions you have and what they are this could work fine and save you time.
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There really should be an easier way - in my humble opinion. I understand the value of the clean slate idea, but I would like to be able to migrate my workspace more easily - change resolution, change tools, etc.
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The developers are aware of this concern. Because extensions come from many authors and sites, not just the EW, it will take a lot of thought to design a one-size-fits-all solution. In the meantime we’ll have to be patient.
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If you have previously installed extensions from SketchUcation [PluginStore site or ExtensionStore dialog] then you can use the ExtensionStore dialog’s ‘Bundle’ function, under Settings, to install a bundle of extensions, from say v2023 or earlier, into v2024.
This is not instantaneous because each extension’s RBZ needs to be downloaded and auto-installed, but the latest version of the SketchUcation toolset has a new streamlined process to minimize the dialog interactions during this process. The open Ruby Console gives you a report of what’s been done etc…
The most current version of each extension is installed.
EW lost this ability a while back…
This SketchUcation ‘bundle’ method ensures you have the latest versions of your current SketchUcation extensions in your newer version, but if an author has not updated to suit v2024 the the ExtensionStore dialog will prompt telling you when updates are available, and you can use it to choose to install them through your Settings button, either individually or in bulk if several are available, again requiring minimal dialog interaction - with optional reports available in the open Ruby Console…
I see, some extension were purchased a long time ago, and will be painstaking to find the licensing info. or contacting each author, might just stay with SU 2022.
Many paid extensions have a permanent license that is independent of SketchUp version. Since you can install multiple versions of SU at the same time, you can try your extensions in 2024 and see whether they work.
I have Composcene and STEP Importer extension, the SEP importer requires new license for new SU. It’s subscription based and free to upgrade, but still need to contact the vendor for new license. I went ahead and spent time to dig into past emails to find my info and contacted them for my SU 2024 Pro. It’s not the most intuitive and efficient way, but can be done if spend some time and don’t delete old emails.
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