Because 21.0.0 sits in a "goldilocks zone" (post-2019 UI overhaul, pre-2022 subscription lock), many legendary extensions work flawlessly:

As the day drew to a close, John and his team at Trimble received feedback from users around the world. The overwhelming response was positive, with users praising the new features, performance, and collaboration tools.

To keep 21.0.0 running like a dream on modern hardware (or a modest laptop), apply these settings:

: SketchUp 2021 introduced "Live Components," which are parametric objects found in the 3D Warehouse. Unlike standard components, these can be configured in real-time using a dedicated dialog box to adjust dimensions and other parameters.