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  • SketchFx 4.0 for SketchUp Released

    SketchFX 4.0 Released

    SketchFX 4.0 introduces new features and improvements. From the new Style Transfer effect to Improved GUI there's lots to consider.

    Looking to add fast visualization effects and animation to SketchUp?

    10 Day Trial

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  • Rayscaper Alpha - A new rendering extension for SketchUp

    Rayscaper Alpha for SketchUp

    We are excited to see the release of Rayscaper for SketchUp into public alpha-testing. If you want to partake just download and install and give it a test.

    Still very earlier in development but already a robust and performative CPU based rendering solution made for SketchUp users. Easily add HDRIs and PBR materials from Polyhaven or load your own PBR materials.

    Download

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  • Import and Optimize 3D models in SketchUp with FluidImporter Pro

    Import and Optimize 3D models in SketchUp with FluidImporter Pro

    FluidImporter Pro is a SketchUp extension that quickly imports many different 3d model file formats into SketchUp.

    Need to import models at blazing fast speeds from Blender into SketchUp? Got a high polygon OBJ file you need to poly-reduce? Or maybe a Rhino file to you need to remesh?

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  • 1-Click Renderings with AmbientOcclusion

    Ambient Occlusion base render in SketchUp

    Creating compelling images in SketchUp using the latest AmbientOcclusion extension for SketchUp. One-click rendering or delve deeper for realism.

    If you are new to rendering in SketchUp or need a tool that integrates with SketchUp and is quick and easy then give it a try!

    Download Trial

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  • 7 Tips to get started with SketchUp Free

    Whether you’re a hobbyist wanting to use SketchUp for personal projects or a design professional wanting to try SketchUp Free before investing in SketchUp Pro, Go2School created a video to help you get started.

    In the video, they show you how to access the web-based SketchUp Free, the right way to use the drawing, editing & navigation tools, and how to avoid the things that often trip up self-taught SketchUp users.

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  • SketchPlus Released

    SketchPlus for SketchUp

    SketchPlus for SketchUp is an extension that adds a large number of easy-to-use tools, many of which are inspired by existing popular free plugins or are commonly found in other 3D modeling applications.

    Read on for all the details of SketchPlus or give it free 15 day trial.

    Free Trial

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  • New VR Plugin for SketchUp

    Simlab SketchUp VR Plugin

    SimLab Soft just released the new VR plugin for SketchUp, it allows the creation of interactive VR experiences from inside SketchUp, and to share them with others in one click.

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  • How to get started with FluidRay

    FluidRay for SketchUp

    Looking to try out some rendering in SketchUp. If you are new to rendering then FluidRay offers a forgiving and intuitive UI with powerful PBR based materials.

    Drag and drop, sliders, live reload and support for Rhino, 3DS Max and more. Make beautiful images of your designs in just a few clicks. FluidRay for SketchUp makes rendering easier than ever.

    Free Trial

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  • AI-Powered Interactive 3D Models from your SketchUp files

    Ambient Occlusion for SketchUp

    Bring together clients, co-workers, and collaborators around interactive 3D models for better, faster design decisions in augmented and virtual reality.

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  • Vray for SketchUp 3.6 Released

    Vray for SketchUp 3.6 Released

    Chaos Group has released V-Ray 3.6 for SketchUp, the latest update to their professional rendering plugin. Built on Chaos Group’s industry-leading technology, V-Ray 3.6 for SketchUp simplifies the design process for architects and designers, offering photorealistic visuals and easy-to-use controls from concept to construction.

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Sketchup Plugins

  

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      (4.6/13)

Displays a popup when you edit a component that shows how many other components are affected by your editing session. Ideal for when you want to isolate components using Make Unique.

Usage: Edit > Show edit instance warning

Downloads: 3549                [ Version Updated: 2024-04-28 00:29:23 ]

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      (3.3/40)

Evaluation version of TIG's "CutNfill" Pro toolset. It calculates Cut and Fill from 2 overlaid terrain-mesh solid groups. It can also add Skirts to selected meshes to aid the Cut and Fill process.

Usage: Extensions > TIG-CutNfill > .... or Toolbar...

Dependencies: Pro only, >= v2017 recommended

Downloads: 9537                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-06 23:58:51 ]


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      (5/1)

Search and find entities based on parameters and custom attributes. Exchange data between SketchUp and an Excel or csv table.

Downloads: 105                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-13 22:26:22 ]

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      (3.4/172)

A simple interface for creating accurate truss, roof and floor framing with engineering. An extension in the mdkBIM suite.

Usage: Truss, Roof and Floor Framing

Downloads: 60884                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-17 05:48:16 ]


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      (4.4/152)

Easily creates roofs with various parameters

Usage: Plugins|Extensions > Roof... > ... [various roof makers + tools]

Downloads: 98989                [ Version Updated: 2024-04-25 15:17:29 ]


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      (4.1/225)

Import 3D models in SketchUp. 50+ formats are supported. Reduce polygon count on the fly.

Usage: Extensions > Universal Importer

Downloads: 57380                [ Version Updated: 2024-04-28 04:26:29 ]


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      (4.3/352)

A cloth simulator for SketchUp. Licensing unlocks Loop Subdivision, Laplacian Smoothing, Movable Pins, and Adaptive Grid. Compatible with SU2016-SU2024; Windows 7+ / Mac OS X 10.8+.

Usage: (Menu) Extensions → ClothWorks; (Context Menu) ClothWorks; ClothWorks Toolbar

Dependencies: Latest version of SketchUcationTools to license

Downloads: 263135                [ Version Updated: 2024-04-28 17:12:07 ]

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      (3.3/7)

Project Management within the mdkBIM suite.

Usage: Residential and Light Commercial Construction

Downloads: 2368                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-15 20:56:51 ]


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      (4.5/38)

Offsets edges of a specified face by a distance 'smartly'

Usage: Tools || Toolbar || Context-menu > TIG.Smart_offset

Downloads: 22692                [ Version Updated: 2024-04-25 16:21:30 ]


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      (3.8/17)

Converts edges and faces in a selected flat group into frames, lattices, windows etc...

Usage: Plugins || Context-menu* > Lattice-izer [*if suitable selection]

Downloads: 15482                [ Version Updated: 2024-04-25 15:18:47 ]


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      (3.9/352)

Find, Install, Manage your Plugins & Extensions inside SketchUp. Access >800 RBZs. Install, Enable / Disable Plugins & Extensions, with lots of utilities too... If upgrading, install then restart SketchUp

Usage: Extensions > SketchUcation > .....

Downloads: 1273814                [ Version Updated: 2024-04-29 19:21:10 ]

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      (4.1/41)

Tools to make kitchens, bathrooms and closets, quickly! First 30 days are free trial. Then subscription is required: 85$ for 570 days.

Usage: Toolbar & Extensions

Dependencies: Sketchucation Plugin Store extension !! in Resources menu above.

Downloads: 14897                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-21 20:05:50 ]


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      (4/22)

A simple interface for creating accurate 2D and 3D electrical geometry within SketchUp. An extension in the mdkMEP suite.

Usage: Commercial and Residential Electrical

Downloads: 14777                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-16 05:08:14 ]


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      (4.7/10)

Rotates a Top 'Plan' view by desired angle°, from View menu item or Toolbar button...

Usage: View || Toolbar > Rotate Plan View

Downloads: 5992                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-09 10:40:52 ]


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      (3.1/63)

Rayscaper is an interactive, photorealistic render engine for SketchUp that is fun to use. You can use the free version or buy a license from the SketchUcation store.

Usage: Rayscaper can be used via its own toolbar in SketchUp.

Dependencies: SCFLicense

Downloads: 5293                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-09 08:26:35 ]

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      (4.7/61)

'Purges' your model of unused Components, Layers|Tags, Materials and Styles: its dialog makes each type optional: there is also an optional closing Report showing numbers, or a Log file also listing the names of the purged items...

Usage: Plugins|Extensions > Purge... Chooses options from dialog...

Downloads: 76358                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-07 00:29:52 ]


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      (4.3/3)

Allows selected glued component[s] to glue & cut a hole on a selected face.

Usage: Plugins > ReGlue

Downloads: 1404                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-08 14:04:51 ]


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      (4.3/972)

Shared library needed by many of the Fredo plugins for SU2017+. It is NOT a standalone plugin. v14.4d for a fix forFredoCorner and fix of bad side-effect in JointPushPull

Usage: Window > LibFredo6 Settings...

Dependencies: Need SU2017 and above

Downloads: 2907522                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-20 14:04:12 ]


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      (3.8/16)

An experimental extension to use OpenAI’s services to create or manipulate geometry in SketchUp using natural language.

Usage: Extensions > OpenAI Explorer (Experimental)

Downloads: 3068                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-19 02:39:17 ]


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      (3.7/50)

A simple interface for creating accurate 3D wall framing geometry within SketchUp. An extension in the mdkBIM suite.

Usage: Wall Framing, Windows, Doors, Beams, Columns, Shear Wall Panels

Downloads: 34959                [ Version Updated: 2024-05-15 20:59:32 ]


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