We conducted informal tests comparing SketchUp Pro 2022 vs. on a standard workstation (Intel i7, 32GB RAM, NVIDIA RTX 3060).
If you're already a SketchUp user, there's no reason not to upgrade to SketchUp Pro 2023 23.1.340. If you're new to the software, now's an excellent time to join the community and experience the power and flexibility of SketchUp.
Resolved a bug where the "Z" or "C" keys would accidentally appear in the Measurements box when using shortcuts for Zoom or Circle. Visual Aids: SketchUp Pro 2023 23.1.340
Users can now set a custom horizon color in the Background settings of the Styles panel . This allows for better artistic control over the modeling environment directly within SketchUp.
The Flip tool now includes a customizable flip plane. Instead of guessing the red, green, or blue axis, you can pre-visualize and select the exact plane along which you want to mirror geometry, even at custom angles. We conducted informal tests comparing SketchUp Pro 2022 vs
Resolved an issue where users could not copy and paste objects between two separate open SketchUp instances. Keyboard & Shortcuts:
Perhaps the most lauded addition in this build is the native . Previously, users had to rely on the "Scale" tool with a negative value or third-party plugins to mirror geometry. With 23.1.340, flipping objects is a one-click operation. If you're new to the software, now's an
| Task | 2022 Performance | 23.1.340 Performance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | File Open (150MB model) | 28 seconds | 19 seconds | | Orbit (High-poly vegetation) | 45-50 FPS | 58-60 FPS | | Save to Cloud (Trimble Connect) | Manual sync | Background autosave | | Flip/Mirror operation | 3 steps (Scale negative) | 1 click (Flip Tool) |
: You can now set separate resolutions for "Edit" and "Output" modes in LayOut. This lets you work faster with low-resolution viewports during design and still export high-resolution PDFs without manual adjustments.