Migrating from a previous version

When upgrading to a new version of SketchUp, all Classifications, Components, Materials, Styles, and Templates, can be copied. The process is a bit different depending on which operating system you use.

Windows

Use the following instructions to migrate files to a new version of SketchUp or LayOut in Windows:

Before installing the new version:

1. Open the old version of SketchUp or LayOut and navigate to Window>Preferences.
2. Navigate to Files.
3. Use the icons provided to open the appropriate folders in File Explorer.
4. Copy and Save the files in an easy to find location.

After installing the new version:

1. Navigate to where the files from the previous version were saved.
2. Copy those files.
3. Open the new version of SketchUp and navigate to Window>Preferences
4. Navigate to Files.
5. Use the icons provided to open the appropriate folders in File Explorer.
6. Paste the files in the new version’s folder.

Note: Extensions cannot be migrated and must be downloaded from Extension Warehouse. At this time, there isn't a way to migrate the toolbar configuration between major versions of SketchUp.

MacOS

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Use these steps to migrate files to a new version of SketchUp in MacOS:

1. Open a new Finder window.
2. Open the Go menu and choose "Go to Folder"
3. Enter SketchUp’s location and click Go. For example, ~/Library/Application Support/SketchUp 2023/SketchUp
4. Select the files in the folder and press Command+C to copy the items.
5. Open the Go menu and choose "Go to Folder"

6. Enter the following and click Go
   ~/Library/Application Support/SketchUp 2024/SketchUp

   Note: If there is no Materials folder, you will need to create one.
7. Press Command+V on your keyboard to paste the files.