Interesting Level Up YT video just dropped “Help Eric Draw His 2024 Figure” Clue? Stealth Announcement?..…
As far as I know, version 24 of the sketchup software is already circulating on the web.
It’s like the major “improvements” are
- made Sketchup Subscription ONLY
- removed ability to access online resources from free desktop version
It’s still the same strange folder / toolbar GUI, where it’s totally impossible to figure out which folder you are in.
I gave up purchasing SU, after having a trial of generous 7 (!!) days.
Yep v2 was was the apex (before FollowMe as Easter egg)
You’d better use Revit, they have released 2025 today… I’m sure they will have the improvements you need but let us to enjoy with SketchUp.
Enjoy the silence
I used the add location from SU Labs earlier today (love it) and now its been taken down with the message that it has been added to SU 2024 so rolling out 2024 would work for me tomorrow LOL.
Looks like it was released yesterday?
https://help.sketchup.com/en/release-notes/sketchup-desktop-20240
Can also download 2024 from the download page:
https://help.sketchup.com/en/downloading-sketchup
Here it is! I am excited!!!
New Graphics Engine – SketchUp graphics engine got an upgrade! This new graphics engine takes advantage of emerging hardware and software technologies, providing notable improvements in file navigation and responsiveness.
I like the new ambient occlusion:

We’re kicking the tires… some more official communication will start once we have completed some testing.
It would be nice to see the release notes, so we can at least preview without downloading them. Access denied when trying the link.
Are shortcuts finally fixed?
No mention in release notes…
Release notes are on the download page accessible via myaccount.trimble.com :
Download All | SketchUp | SketchUp
It’s great.
It’s noticeably faster and smoother and the new ambient occlusion look is a lovely addition to the style options.
