: Users can now toggle hidden geometry and hidden objects separately. These settings can be saved on a per-scene basis, allowing for more complex scene management without losing track of what is hidden.
: 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.
: 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. SketchUp Pro 2020 20.1.235 Full
Reviewers from MasterSketchUp.com and community forums highlight both strengths and growing pains:
: 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 : Users can now toggle hidden geometry and
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.
: 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). When selected in the Outliner , the hidden
: While the Outliner received performance boosts and new visibility toggles, some users found the new behavior—where all objects show even if their tag is hidden—to be a workflow adjustment.