Have you updated to v23.1.340? Share your experience in the comments below—especially if you’ve discovered a workaround for the legacy extension compatibility.
SketchUp Pro 2023 v23.1.340 is not a revolutionary rewrite of the software; it is a refinement build. It focuses on quality-of-life improvements—better search, better eyesight comfort, and better interoperability. It solidifies SketchUp’s position not just as a "sketching" tool, but as a legitimate professional workhorse for construction documentation and design.
He tested the updated Live Components and watched a parametric staircase rearrange itself at his command—treads widening, rails shifting—without the usual lag. It felt almost conversational: "Do you mean this?" the model asked with each adjustment, offering options rather than errors. Eli smiled. There was a new confidence to his work, a sense that the software wasn't just a tool but a collaborator that anticipated intent.
. Historically, mirroring objects in SketchUp required a multi-step process or the use of specific keyboard modifiers that could be unintuitive for new users. The 2023 update replaced the old "Flip Along" command with a dedicated Flip tool that provides a visual preview of the plane of reflection. This allows architects and designers to orient components—like doors, windows, or structural beams—with much higher confidence and speed. Performance and Graphics