Rendering within SketchUp Pro has always been about "stylization" rather than photorealism, and v23.1.340 expands this toolkit.
For many professionals, SketchUp is only as good as LayOut, its companion software for creating 2D documents. In v23.1.340, LayOut receives a significant engine tune-up. sketchup pro 2023 v231340 exclusive
Trimble has focused on memory management for large files. In stress tests involving massive urban planning models, v23.1.340 shows a noticeable reduction in RAM usage when hiding/showing layers and utilizing Outliner. This makes the software more viable for landscape architects and urban designers who work with vast datasets that traditionally pushed the software to its limits. Rendering within SketchUp Pro has always been about
SketchUp’s dominance in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry is largely due to its Extension Warehouse and the Ruby API. Version 23.1.340 introduces updates to the Ruby API that allow developers to create more robust plugins. One exclusive feature of v23
One exclusive feature of v23.1.340 is its native support for Ruby 3.0. Older SketchUp versions used Ruby 2.5, which was slower. With Ruby 3.0, you can run complex population scripts (e.g., "Randomly place 10,000 trees by density mask") in 6 seconds versus 18 seconds previously. If you use extensions like Skatter or Artisan, update them to their 2023-compatible forks before running.