: You can now edit objects (groups or components) even while they are hidden. When selected in the Outliner , the hidden object appears as a mesh, enabling precise edits without making it visible in the main scene.
Reviewers from MasterSketchUp.com and community forums highlight both strengths and growing pains: SketchUp Pro 2020 20.1.235 Full
: The Rotate tool now features grips on the bounding box corners, midpoints, and centers—matching the Move tool . Users can cycle through these points using the Alt key (Windows) or Command key (Mac). : You can now edit objects (groups or
: The renaming of Layers to Tags was a major nomenclature shift in 2020 to align better with how the tools actually function—toggling visibility rather than protecting entities. Users can cycle through these points using the
SketchUp Pro 2020 (specifically version 20.1.235) was a significant maintenance release that focused on workflow efficiency, better organization, and smoother transitions between 3D modeling and 2D documentation in LayOut. This version introduced tools to reduce "round-tripping" and improved how users handle complex models with multiple hidden elements.
: Significant updates were made to LayOut , including faster selection and deletion. Users can also relink a single viewport to a different SketchUp model without affecting the rest of the document. System Requirements for SketchUp Pro 2020
: You can now create a new, empty group or component by right-clicking on empty space, allowing you to build organization before you even start drawing.