I am using Sketchup 2024 on a M3 MacBook Pro 2024, and a M1 iMac. Every 5 to 15 min, the line tool stops working properly. I the line I am trying to draw doesn’t show until I complete it. Sometimes, by selecting another tool and then going back to the line tool will fix the problem (for another 5-15 min.) but most of the time it can be resolved only by saving the document, closing the application, and re-opening it again.
I have disconnected all peripherals and closed all other application on the computer(s) to see if it would improve but to no avail. Please note that I had the same problem when I was using the 2023 version, but the problem was not as frequent.
It is impossible to work on a large project when I have to logout and login again all the time.
SU 2023 user on a PC here. I can attest, the line tool, as well as the label tool and measuring tool are 80% non-functional as of late.
Is Sketchup slowly being dismantled?
If you cannot draw a line, the software is completely invalid.
Tech support says, as always, its me, my graphics and my drivers.
Okay - I cannot take it anymore, so I’m stopping everything and downloading graphics updates. Fingers crossed. I’ll update to 2024 eventually, I just don’t have time for a complete reinstall for another few weeks.
Okay narrowing it down.
Driver updated.
Can draw lines.
Open a component, any component, and try to draw a line. Nothing. Crosshairs confirming start point. Crosshairs confirming end point. No line generated. Okay - try another component. Crosshairs confirm start point and end point, no line generated.
Almost 20 years using Sketchup, never experienced such non-functionality.
Any other thoughts?
Okay, trying preferences. Click-drag-release = no joy. Auto detect. Aha! seems to be working.
Makes no sense, but whatever. I have work to do and no more techy trouble play time.