Perhaps the most requested feature, , was added. This tag automatically increments when duplicated, allowing users to rapidly annotate drawings, create numbered figure callouts, legends, and drawing titles without manual editing.
: This tool enables hand-drawn selection bounds, allowing users to select multiple objects without needing to reorient the camera constantly. SketchUp Pro 2022 22.0.316
For professionals, this version struck a critical balance: it retained the classic desktop perpetual-license feel while introducing modern performance optimizations for complex geometry and high-resolution displays. Key Features and Tool Enhancements in Version 22.0.316 Perhaps the most requested feature, , was added
Creating tangent arcs—a task that previously required extra construction lines—is now instantaneous. For professionals, this version struck a critical balance:
LayOut, the 2D documentation companion to SketchUp, also received significant updates to improve productivity in creating documentation sets.
The 2022 release transformed how professionals create construction documents and presentations. The introduction of labels allows labels to pull information directly from the model. For multi-page documents, new Page Management Auto-Text tags (like <PageName()> ) allow for the automatic creation and maintenance of tables of contents.
Draw custom, organic shapes around objects instead of relying strictly on rectangular bounding boxes.