SketchUp loading policy

Updated August 29, 2026

SketchUp can refuse to load an unsigned extension. Railworks installs through Extension Manager; you have to allow it once.

Who this applies to

Installs that finish without error but never show a Railworks toolbar or menu, or installs that warn about an unsigned extension.

Set the loading policy

  1. Open Extensions → Extension Manager.
  2. Find the loading policy control (Unrestricted / Approve / similar, depending on SketchUp version).
  3. Set it so unapproved extensions can load, then Approve Railworks if SketchUp lists it.
  4. Enable Railworks if the switch is off.
  5. Restart SketchUp.

When to contact support

If the policy is already Unrestricted and Railworks is enabled, include a screenshot of Extension Manager.

Contact support

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