Sketchup 21.0.0 ((link)) -

While often overlooked, the Style Builder engine got a back-end overhaul in 21.0.0. Watermark scaling and edge profile rendering became 20% faster. For architects creating client presentation drawings, this meant exporting vector-style line work (watercolor or sketchy edges) without crashing large files.

Saving to a server takes 2 minutes; saving locally takes 2 seconds. Fix: This is a security handshake bug. Go to Window > Preferences > Files and uncheck "Create Backup" when working on network drives. sketchup 21.0.0

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