The industry standard for extruding complex faces got a subtle but vital upgrade in 2023: . It now shows you exactly which faces will cause "non-manifold" geometry before you execute the command.
| Aspect | 2023 Situation | |--------|----------------| | | SketchUp 2023 uses Ruby 3.0.0 (up from Ruby 2.7 in SU2022) – breaking changes for many old plugins. | | API Additions | New UI::HtmlDialog improvements, SketchUp::Animation overhaul, LayerFolder support. | | Web vs Desktop | Extensions do not run in SketchUp Go (web). Only desktop Pro. | | Extension Warehouse | Trimble removed 200+ abandoned extensions in March 2023. | | PluginStore (third-party) | Remains popular for niche plugins (e.g., SketchUcation tools). | | Apple Silicon (M1/M2) | Native support mandatory – all major plugins updated by Q2 2023. | Sketchup Plugins 2023
Before we dive into the list, let's address the elephant in the room: Are old plugins still viable in 2023? The industry standard for extruding complex faces got