Dark mode and modern UI improvements needed for SketchUp

Users are requesting dark mode for the UI and icons, especially for working in low-light conditions. Additionally, there are calls for a modernized interface on Mac, including full-screen mode, dockable palettes, and better Retina display support. The current UI is seen as outdated and lacking features common in other 3D applications.

SketchUp Extension WarehouseUpdated 3h ago0.21

Pain score

0.21/ 1.00 · weighted product of four components

Reach0.82

distinct authors (log-normalized)

Recency1.00

freshness decay, half-life months

Engagement0.63

upvotes + comments, normalized

Monetization0.50

willingness-to-pay cues in evidence

§ Evidence — 5 verified quotes

Dark mode is absolutely a must have feature for me, especially like so many others, I often works in late hours.

Forum·@Aboammar·Jun 27, 2021·source ↗

I am personally “done” with floating windows and would prefer SketchUp for Mac more like the Windows version.

Forum·@BR3D·Jul 18, 2015·source ↗

Currently there is no full screen mode, either native or OS-based, very limited ability to dock palettes, and a clunky OS color-picker.

Forum·@owenwalz·Oct 28, 2014·source ↗

It’s (SketchUp) also been a pain in the ■■■■ for Retina displays on Mac… we’re working… -b

Forum·@Barry·Apr 16, 2015·source ↗

Dark mode for icons and UI would be very close to the top of my list of things for SketchUp at the moment.

Forum·@CDRDA·Jun 27, 2021·source ↗

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