SketchUp is 3D modeling software for professionals. SketchUp is easy and intuitive, allowing anyone to model in 3D quickly and accurately. Using 3D models, designers can make more informed decisions, communicate project details, and share ideas with colleagues and customers to reach a common goal.
Josef L has developed soap skin & bubble, the newest sketchup plugin available in extension warehouse. The plugin is compatible with SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. The plugin is very effective for 3d printing, animation and drawing.
This plugin can be used to provide a skin over edges for generating complicated curved surfaces.
SentioVR is a web platform to deliver 3D models in Virtual Reality efficiently for making demonstration to client. SentioVR facilitates the architects and designers to produce a free account as well as upload 360 renders which are exported from 3D models and make interactive experiences and transfer their clients within their designs with Virtual Reality devices Plugin to view Sketchup 3D models in Samsung Gear VR This Sketchup plugin allows the users to directly upload their 3D models to the cloud, fix the scale of observing the model and present it in Samsung Gear VR for a virtual reality experience. The clients can view the details of the model in 360, look at any point in the model to teleport to the new position and experience your design naturally devoid of any supplementary coding or rendering softwares. To apply the plugin, you should require the following: 1) Active account on www.sentiovr.com 2) Samsung Gear VR to view your 3D model in VR Watch the online demonstration of the plugin.
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Curic Align is the newest sketchup plugin that is available in extension warehouse. This sketchup plugin is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017 and SketchUp 2018. The plugin will be very effective for Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Woodworking etc.
This sketchup plugin can be used to align one or more elements as follow :-
- Align objects with the faces/axes of BoundingBox (Left - Center - Right). - Align to edge, face, section plane.
Sketchup plugins are useful to increase modelling speed, save huge time and get superior result. The sketchup plugins will facilitate you to get rid of redundant tasks like extruding (push/pull) several surfaces or generating offsets and multiple copies etc. Just provide the data, and the plugins will do rest automatically. Given below, an extensive lists of free sketchup plugins which will allow you to produce some creative designs quickly and efficiently. Tips to set up a plugin of SketchUp :- Initially, click on “Extension Manager”; the red coloured gem icon located on the far right of the toolbar. Alternatively, one can open “Extension Manager” from “Window” drop menu. Then, click on “Install Extensions” located at the bottom left of the Extension Manager Window. Now, select the extension file with the ‘rbz’ extension from the download folder. The extension will be visible in your list of extensions. Ensure it is enabled. If you restart SketchUp, the shortcut toolbar or icon of the installed extension will come into view.
1. Joint Push/Pull (sketchucation.com): It is a plugin that offers different options for extrusion of surfaces. Among these options, one is extruding multiple surfaces in parallel. Get help from the user manual furnished by the developer for more details.
You have to download the Free Library extension supplied by the same developer before that.
2. Multiple Offsets (sketchucation.com): This plugin accomplishes the similar functionality found in AutoCAD’s offset but in 3D. It is possible to chose one or more surfaces which are going to be offset and then select one of the three options.
3. CLF Shape Bender (extensions.sketchup.com): This plugin allows you to bend a group or a component to tally the path of a curve or even a free-hand line. It provides you a wireframe preview of the product prior to implementation.
4. RandomPushPull (sketchucation.com): This plugin can be used to generate different forms or playful wall cladding. It arbitrarily extrudes all the selected surfaces inside the range you enter. You only require to provide a minimum and a maximum value, then you will obtain a set of extruded surfaces with depths ranging among these two values.
5. FredoScale (sketchucation.com): This plugin offers a diversified scale transformation options to your model. These options comprise of stretching, tapering, and twisting among others.
6. Soap Skin & Bubble (extensions.sketchup.com): This plugin allows you to utilize a skin over the space among specified edges as well as generate a complicated yet smooth surface. However, this plugin is only free till April 2018.
7. Curviloft (sketchucation.com): This is very effective plugin developed by Fredo6 that provides a parametric edge to the simple modeling software. It contains 9 different modeling options to be generated from a set of selected curved lines.
8. Selection Toys (extensions.sketchup.com): This plugin provides you a wide array of selection options, same as QSelect or Filter in AutoCAD. In this way, it is possible to avoid modifying or eliminating the wrong entity.
9. Weld (extensions.sketchup.com): Similar to the Weld option in 3Ds Max, this plugin can be used to transform a set of connected lines and arcs into a single polyline.
10. Fredo6: Bezier Spline (sketchucation.com): This extension provides you huge lists of line drawing options which comprise of Polylines, Bezier and Spline curves. These baselines are helpful to produce unique forms.
To get the lists of more free sketchup plugins, go through the following linkarch2o.com
Mario C has developed Mc-F3D. This sketchup extension is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. The plugin is very effective for various industries like Architecture, Construction, Film & Stage, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath, Woodworking etc. The plugin includes four new functions to the context menu (right button) to curtail the working time. The first 2 are utilized devoid of any limitations. The "Open" function needs the F3D dynamic components available on the developer’s site. 4 The new commands are included to the contextual menu (right-click) along with a toolbar. 1- Line to wall : Right-click on a line and provide the thickness and height of the wall to elevate from it. 2- Perpendicular wall : Choose a line and the face it borders, right-click and provide offset distance, thickness and length. 3- Windows : Instantly produce your windows as required. Auto naming. The dynamic component is no more required. 4- Opening : It should be utilized on F3D doors dynamic components. Right-click on the component to create the opening. Alternatively, the toolbar can also be applied.
For online demonstration, watch the following tutorial video.
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Natale Zappia has developed nz_Camera, an exclusive plugin for sketchup. It is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. The plugin is useful for Film & Stage, Gaming, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Woodworking and other. The plugin can function to correctly trace your camera and subject as well as distantly explore and validate camera locations in sketchup. Just choose the two critical points; Where is the camera situated? and what is the camera looking at! It is possible to strategically trace the camera distantly from a strategic view. GoBack option allows you to instantly return to your original vantage point and establish another shot distantly from a birds-eyes view. Views are preserved through SU:Scenes of course, but it is also possible to set up a ‘Named Camera Position’ in order that it becomes easier returning to the that scene with nz_Camera itself. These markers can be easily detected in outliner and eliminated as soon as all the probabilities are examined graphically. Watch the online demo.
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Thomas Thomassen has developed Bitmap to Mesh sketchup plugin. This plugin supports SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018.
The plugin is used to produce a 2D or 3D mesh from a bitmap image.
From heightmaps, it is possible to produce terrains or any other surface.
Image entities are transformed into 2D pixel grids.
It creates two triangles per pixel!
250x250 pixel image produces a mesh of ~125K faces! ( 250 250 2 )
Menus & Toolbars
• Draw » Mesh From Heightmap • Context Menu » Mesh From Heightmap • Context Menu » Mesh From Bitmap
Natale Zappia has developed nz_MyCatalogue, the newest sketchup extension that supports SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. This sketchup extension is very useful for various industries like Architecture, Construction, Education, Engineering, Film & Stage, Gaming, Heavy Civil, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Woodworking etc. nz_MyCatalogue facilitates the users to make their individual multifaceted parametric library of extrudable profiles. Alike sketchup, nz_MyCatalogue facilitates to produce profiles ranging from as little input as Profile Name Width Height or through to the formation of complicated custom profiles Apart from, it is also possible to add different parameters like: DIRECTIONAL offset... Spacing elements at selected centers (adjustable to Centerline or Face offset) LATERAL offset.... Assign spacings among wall elements (adjustable to Centerliine) VERTICAL offset: eg overhead cupboards (adaptable to top face or underside measurements) Overall Length limits Custom colour of your own conception
At any point the parameters can be
overridden updated or temporarily created upon selection of the profile.
It is possible to select for each resultant object to either be a group or component
eitherway the object has drawn instances containing: Instance names similar to it's library name Similar axes corresponding to the object itself, it signifies that one can simply unite groups while transforming them into components (also refer to nz_ConvertMe).
Dulux Trade Digital Palette is the newest sketchup extension that supports sketchup 2017 and sketchup 2018. This extension is very effective for Architecture, Construction, Education, Engineering, Film & Stage, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath, Urban Planning.
The extension allows you to get access to most up-to-date Dulux colour collections and arrange color to design any project efficiently. Besides, the extension can be incorporated with your digital design software.
The software offers the following exclusive features :-
a. Full CP5 and Heritage colour collections b. Filter colours through hue c. Professionally chosen co-ordinating colours d. Search colours with hue, colour code or name e. Eyedropper tool matches prevailing scene colours to those in the Duluc collections
AmbiensVR SketchUp Plugin is the newest sketchup extension that is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. The extension can be used to transform any 3d models into VR scenes instantly. It facilitates the users to convert a static model into an interactive experience in real time and accessible on various platforms. Set up AVR Plugin, click on the AVR button and wait for minimum five minutes for operation. As soon as your 3d model is VR-ready, it will be possible to include any interaction according to your choice. CANVAS EDITOR AmbiensVR comes with particular tools to edit your model as well as select interactive items like sliding doors, opening doors, switching-material furniture. In order to download CANVAS, click on the following link ambiensvr.com Watch online demonstration of the plugin.
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The modelur team has launched MODELUR for parametric urban design v2018.1_RC2. This plugin is compatible with v2014, v2015, v2016, v2017.
Modelur belongs to a parametric urban design tool that is flawlessly incorporated into SketchUp. It facilitates the users to instantly generate and check various urban design alternatives.
Besides, making real-time calculation of major urban parameters (eg. FAR, number of apartments, required parking spaces, etc.) it also provides interactive 3D zoning, along with warnings when the design is not similar to zoning regulations (eg. buildings are too high or if they are arranged too close together, etc.).
Major advantages:
a. Accelerate your productivity (work 3 times swifter, 5 times more precisely) b. Work directly within zoning c. Instantly evaluate design alternatives d. Produce intelligent decisions e. Highlight design, not numbers
Prime FEATURES:
a. Flawlessly incorporated into SketchUp (making it as simple and intuitive to use) b. Interactive 3D zoning c. Parametric buildings (simple and mixed-use) d. Parametric land uses e. Real-time calculation of key urban parameters (eg. FAR, site coverage, num. of apartments, required parking spaces, etc.) f. Export of key urban parameters to CSV (which can be imported in any spread sheet software, eg. Excel) g. Warnings when certain zoning constraints are not satisfied (eg. FAR is surpassed or buildings are too close together, etc.) h. Accessible in different languages
A free 21-day trial version is available as soon as Modelur is started in SketchUp sketchucation.com
Watch online demonstration of the plugin.
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CAALA for SketchUp is the newest sketchup extension that is used to perform Energetic pre-dimensioning (life cycle analysis and EnEV calculation) in real time. This sketchup plugin is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. The plugin is only available in German language. CAALA stands for a software for holistic energetic-ecological pre-dimensioning. CAALA facilitates to analyze the complete lifecycle of a building design in real time (LCA / Life Cycle Assessment). In this way, buildings are optimized sustainably in the initial planning phase. Besides, it can be measure at an initial phase whether guidelines like EnEV or KfW 55 are achieved or not. With CAALA, it is possible to measure the energy requirements throughout operation and the gray energy required to manufacture, substitute and eliminate them simultaneously. All applicable parameters like geometry, alignment, materiality and building technology are considered. No training is required due to the impulsive user interface. There are diverse design variants which can be easily analyzed and compared rapidly. CAALA allows the users to directly calculate how ecological a design is throughout the design process and whether guidelines like the EnEV can be achieved. Numerous variations can be tallied instantly which facilitate superior optimization. If the decisions are taken in the initial phase of performance, it provides significant effect on both the cost and the energy and environmental performance of a building. CAALA is applied from performance phase 1 and support planning decisions with quantitative results. As the only SketchUp plug-in for energy analysis, CAALA applies calculation algorithms on the basis of German standards. The energy assessment is accomplished as per DIN V 18599 and the gray energy and other ecological effects are set as per DIN EN 15978. So, the results are utilized for pre-dimensioning regarding EnEV or KfW Effizenzhaus or pre-certification as per BNB or DGNB. To download the plugin, go to extension warehouse extensions.sketchup.com Watch the following video tutorial for getting online demonstration of the plugin.
Fluid Interactive, Inc has developed SketchFX Ex, the newest extension available in extension warehouse. The extension is well suited with SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. SketchFX is a useful plugin for sketchup that can be used for rapid artistic visualization and animation plugin. With a single click of mouse, it is possible to generate visually appealing presentations of any 3d models by selecting from series of various artistic styles. SketchFX Ex contains all the features of SketchFX Pro, and provides support for rendering animations. SketchFX Ex includes the following exclusive features :- a. All SketchFX Pro features b. Render animations c. Compatible with Animator by Fredo6; d. Broad lists of predefined custom rendering effects; e. AmbientOcclusion integration; Availability of a wide array of filters to produce your own effect: hue-saturation-value, brightness-contrast, gamma-exposure, blur, radial blur, bloom, fog, depth of field, vignette, artistic paint, image from file, scene, style and constant color, scene transition, masks. To get more information, go through the following link www.fluidinteractive.com
Watch the following video tutorial for getting online demonstration of the plugin.
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Marvin G, the renowned Software developer; hobbyist and woodworker, has developed SVG Face Export - compatible with Shaper Origin. It is a powerful extension to export SVG files from faces. This sketchup extension is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. The extension is suited for wood workers. This extension can produce an SVG outline from selected faces. The plugin includes a couple operations to the "context menu" (right click) if a face is opted for or to choose the existing face. "Layout SVG profile" convert the face's internal and external edges onto a newly created group. "Write SVG profile" reforms the edges which are arranged into a SVG file. The plugin is very effective for creating customized SVG output directly from Sketchup devoid of any other software tools. The extension allow changes, from inside Sketchup, to the layed-out edges to be portrayed in the output SVG. The plugin can also provide support for Shaper Origin "pocket cuts. The output SVG file is well suited with the Shaper Origin handheld CNC router as well as other applications requiring SVG output. For online demonstration, watch the following video tutorial.
Thomas Thomassen has launched the updated version of vertex tools in 5th February 2018. This exclusive sketchup extension now supports sketchup 2018. It is a robust vertex editor for sketchup. The vertex editor for SketchUp allows you to take hold over each vertex. Soft selections are mandatoryfor organic modelling and the manipulator gizmo helps you in keeping control efficiently at the time of modeling as well as manipulating rapidly devoid of switching from selection mode. Besides, with gizmo, it is possible to extrude edges out of your selected geometry. For more features, go through the following link evilsoftwareempire.com/vertex-tools/features A 30 days free trial version is available for vertex Tools (registration required). After completion of 30 days, you have to buy a license for use it further. Purchace Vertex Tools for only $20 (evilsoftwareempire.com/vertex-tools/). SketchUcation Premium Subscribers get 20% discount if they purchase through SketchUcation Store.
McGordon has developed number components, the newest sketchup extension that is well suited with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. The sketchup users can apply this extension to assign numbers to components and groups with 3D text otherwise redefine component instances. The 3D text is arranged over the centre of each object if observed from above in top view. The objects chosen should not be in a grid pattern. Instruction for application: Choose some groups, components or a mixture of the two types. Right-click on your selection, then opt for "Number Components" out of the context menu that pops up. Select text height, unit, direction, Numbering system, Text Prefix("Text n" only), Number to 3D text or rename component ,First number. Click OK. The extension will then be arranged 3D text on top of each component or group that was chosen OR rename the instance. Direction: The order of the objects numbered in is arranged with the Direction setting. The first direction belongs to the most important one, accompanied by the minor one. e.g. "Down, Right" sorts the objects first by descending y-coordinate (green axis), then by ascending x-coordinate (red axis). To get more information and download the extension, click on the following linkextensions.sketchup.com Watch the following video for online demonstration.
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2018 SU2XL is the newest sketchup extension that is compatible with SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018. It is accessible in English and French languages. The sketchup users can apply this extension to interchange data among sketchup and excel. The extension contains two tool bars SU2XL toolbar and WATTRIBUTES toolbar. SU2XL toolbar: With this tool, it is possible to export SketchUp entity (line, surface, volume) data to Excel or a csv file as well as import some data from excel (or a csv file) to SketchUp. WATTRIBUTES toolbar: It is possible to include personalized pieces of information to the entities. It's valuable to recognize the entities exported by SU2XL to a worksheet. This extension is available in extension warehouse extensions.sketchup.com For demonstration, watch the following video.
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This sketchup video tutorial sheds light on the new design scopes by combining v-ray 3.6 and VR scans in sketchup. The tutorial is derived from a study of architecture interior and exterior project. The tutorial is conducted by Vessel Mikhaylov, a master degree holder from Technical University of Denmark.
Vessel highlights some of the new and exciting features in v-ray 3.6 for sketchup.
V-ray 3.6 for sketchup facilitates the users to render anything from rapid design model to most complicated 3d scenes. Rendering speed is very fast and one can design rapidly with the interactive rendering mode. Given below, some of the new features in v-ray 3.6 for sketchup.
a. Enhancements with UI and workflow b. Greater speed c. Enhancements with materials and textures d. GPU rendering enhancements
V-ray 3.6 contains a new lighting algorithm known as adaptive lights to accelerate the rendering process considerably particularly in scenes where there are lots of light sources.
Lots of new materials and textures are included in this new version. The VR scan material is now supported and it allows to apply the curves groups scanned material technology in your project.
Besides, there are various types of GPU rendering enhancements like the hybrid rendering system. Displacement in aerial perspective is also now supported on the GPU.
Watch the following video tutorial to get more detail information.
Eneroth3 has developed Eneroth Flatten to Plane. This is the newest sketchup plugin available in extension warehouse. The plugin is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017 and SketchUp 2018. It is useful for various industries like Architecture, Construction, Education, Engineering, Film & Stage, Gaming, Heavy Civil, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Woodworking, Other etc. The plugin is used to flatten selected geometry to horizontal plane. It is ideal for imported DWGs where lines may contain various Z coordinates on what should have been a 2D drawing. Download the plugin from extension warehouseextensions.sketchup.com
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