Shadows in Version 26.2.242

[robj_uk]

Hi All

I updated to Version 26.2.242 this morning to try and fix an import issue and now I am having trouble with shadows.

In my workflow I use a generic HVAC and Lighting system that I toggle off ‘Cast Shadows’ so my interior visuals don’t get too complicated, However since updating this isn’t working and I’m unable to make the objects not cast a shadow.

I am also getting the shadows trying to connect to the object.

I’ve tried it multiple objects and get the same results. The HVAC is a 3D warehouse component I use for placeholder. I’ve tried it in a new document and it does exactly the same.

Does anyone have any ideas or has experienced something like this?

[robj_uk]

[ateliernab]

yeh, it’s a wonky new parameter, on pc there is a button to turn it off, not on mac.

more (and the technique) here

SketchUp 2026.2 is out now!

If you want to take advantage of other fixes in 2026.2, you could go to Finder, Go, Go to Folder…, and paste in this path: ~/Library/Application Support/SketchUp 2026/SketchUp/PrivatePreferences.json Edit that file in TextEdit, and look for this line: “UseFasterShadows”: true, Change that to false, save, and reopen SketchUp.

[robj_uk]

Perfect, thank you.