LayOut, SketchUp's companion application for creating 2D documentation, also received essential updates in the 21.0.0 release.

SketchUp 2021 was known for its fresh, modern look. The full suite of products (SketchUp Pro, LayOut, Style Builder) received completely redesigned logos. The in-product scale figure was replaced with , a Strategic Marketing Manager at Trimble, representing a modern architectural professional. You could even download 3D models of the new logos from the 3D Warehouse to include in your projects.

No software is perfect. Here are the top three bugs users report with this specific build:

SketchUp 21.0.0 entirely fixed this limitation by introducing a .

Better control over document visualization ensures that hidden objects and sections in SketchUp are handled correctly in the final 2D output. The New Branding and User Experience SketchUp Live Components SketchUp's Live Components are a type of configura SketchUp Help

Several legacy tools received significant functional updates to improve precision and reduce the number of clicks required for standard operations. Pre-Design Tool

✅ – Smarter, configurable objects ✅ Improved Tag & Outliner – Better model organization ✅ Trimble Connect – Enhanced cloud collaboration ✅ Precision & Speed – Faster navigation in complex models

Unlike traditional scaling, which stretches textures and proportions awkwardly, adjusting a Live Component recalculates its geometry automatically.