| Feature | SketchUp 2023 | SketchUp 2024 (24.0.594) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Legacy Sandbox Tools | New Environment & Terrain System | | Graphics API | OpenGL 3.1 | DirectX 12 / Metal 3 | | File Export | OBJ, STL, DWG | OBJ, STL, DWG, USDZ, glTF | | Real-time Shadows | CPU-bound | GPU-accelerated | | Inference Speed | Standard | 40% faster (v3 engine) | | Vegetation Manager | No | Yes (Smart Trees) |
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