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[Lumion View News](https://support.lumion.com/lumion-view/lumion-view-news?hsLang=en-us) # Lumion View for SketchUp 26.0 (Mac): Release Notes ### ⚠️Lumion View has evolved into Axogram Lumion View has been discontinued and replaced by **[Axogram](https://lumion.com/product/axogram)**, a free tool with new and improved features for creating live architectural diagrams directly from your CAD model. [Learn more about the transition from Lumion View to Axogram →](https://support.lumion.com/axogram/from-lumion-view-to-axogram?hsLang=en-us) ![LView-Skp-Mac \_modelinSkpinMac.jpg](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/22153102678684_1758572105470.jpg) ![LView-Skp-Mac \_ReleaseNotes 25.4 initial release.jpg](https://support.lumion.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/22153102681500_1758572106626.jpg) ### **Lumion View for SketchUp 2026.0 (Mac) Releases** #### Current Version: 2026.0.3   **May 13, 2026: Release 2026.0.3** - This update improves visual control and rendering accuracy on Mac, with enhancements to the Color Picker, environment settings, and render framing preview. It also addresses a range of issues affecting stability, lighting, and edge rendering for a more consistent experience.   ### Menu: 1. [Release Notes](https://support.lumion.com/lumion-view/api/v2/help-center/en-us/articles/lumion-view-for-sketchup-26.0-mac-release-notes#A_Release_Notes) 2. 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