Graphics and Performance Issues
SketchUp can be a graphics-intensive program. Getting your work done can be difficult if graphics performance is slow or choppy.
If you are experiencing performance issues, please review our Hardware and Software Requirements . If your system meets those requirements and you are still experiencing performance issues these articles may help:
SketchUp and OpenGL - An overview of OpenGL and why it's important when running SketchUp.
Logitech Mouse Issues - A known issue, and a fix, for Logitech mouse performance.
Unknown Graphics Card - What to do when your computer can't detect an installed graphics card.
Graphics Cards and Drivers - Know what we mean when we refer to a graphics card or driver.
Recommended Graphics Cards - Some recommendations and things to look for when it comes to graphics cards.
Identify Your Graphics Card - Instructions on how a PC user can find their graphics card.
Updating Graphics Drivers - Instructions on how to update your graphics drivers.
Sticky Camera Movement - How to handle camera performance issues when a model is rendering.