1st impression: Dynamic components resembles the syntax of excel functions and deals with some simple task when used to be done through scripting. Works a bit like archicad gdl.

1st try: Sketchup 7 DC
1. could be used to reduce components needed for variations and diversity
2. scale tool + copy + rotate + formula – for quick repetition of groups within bounding box

Other new features in 7
1. auto intersect selected with lines
2. edit texture button in materials editor
3. support resolution higher than 1024sq image for texture
4. quicker export as image and at higher resolution