Enhance your mesh modeling skill with SubD version 2.0

Evil Software Empire has launched SubD 2.0 with some new and advanced features. It now applies industry standard OpenSubdiv to work out subdivisions.

It is compatible with SketchUp 2017 and newer version. In older versions, it is required to facilitate High DPI under preferences.

This newest versions offers the following exclusive features :-

Superior control over your mesh smoothing.
Adjust the UV mapping.
will apply and restore your WrapR UV seams.

Meshes can now include internal faces.
Quad triangulation is now maintained for planar quads.
Modify subdivision of several selected instances.
High DPI support for dialogs, icons, cursors and tools.
performance of crease tool is enhanced significantly.
Obtain diverse different results if there are faces in mesh which are not oriented constantly.

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Curic Align – The newest sketchup plugin in extension warehouse

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.

- Ctrl = copy
- Shift = Move from point to plane

In order to download Curic Align, click on the following link extensions.sketchup.com

Watch the following video tutorial for online demonstration of the plugin.

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Mc-F3D – The newest sketchup plugin available in extension warehous

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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nz_Camera – The newest sketchup plugin

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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nz_MyCatalogue helps to create your own parametric library of extrudable profiles

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).

This sketchup extension is available in extension warehouse extensions.sketchup.com

Watch online demonstration of the plugin.

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Eneroth Copy Between Components (1.1.0) – The newest sketchup extension

Eneroth3 has developed Eneroth Copy Between Components for skethup. This skethchup extension is compatible with SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017.

The role of this extension is to copy entities from one component and paste it in the equivalent position of other components corresponding to their internal axes.

The plugin is best suited for functioning with different types of identical component definitions which allot much content, for example, apartment modules that marginally fluctuate in dimensions or how they adjoin other modules.

To activate it, go to Extensions > Eneroth Copy Between Components.

Click on the following link to download it from extension warehouse extensions.sketchup.com

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SketchUV for SketchUp 1.0.2

Whaat develops SketchUV for sketchup. This sketchup extension is compatible with SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017.

UV mapping refers to the method of placing a texture on a surface. UVs denote the names which are assigned to the texture coordinate space. U is the horizontal axis, and V is the vertical axis of the image. Now it becomes easier to generate good UV maps concerning any type of geometry just with the use of the tools comprised with this plugin.

The plugin contains the following exclusive features :-

• Planar, Cylindrical, and Spherical UV projections at any orientation
• Box mapping
• Tube mapping - ideal for objects produced with follow-me
• Quad face mapping
• Move, rotate, and scale UVs

• Triangulate geometry and eliminate distorted textures
• Save UVs and Load UVs - modify materials and maintain UVs
• Export and Import UVs by applying third party UV mapping software

To gather more information, go through the following link artisan4sketchup.com

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Brief demonstration of Raytracer for Sketchup

In this lesson we talked about the plugin called raytracer which is useful for distribution.
In this sketchup video tutorial, demonstration is given on the sketchup plugin raytracer. Raytracer is the collection of small snippet which are used to trace rays around the model specifically remove the ground surface.
Raytracer is compatible with sketchup 6 to sketchup 2017.
Given below, some useful functions of the plugin :-
Drop CPoints
Drops the chosen constructions points down onto the surface underneath.
Drop CPoints (Trace)
Includes a construction point on the surface underneath the chosen construction point and adds a construction line among them.
Drop Components
Drops the adopted groups/components down onto the surface underneath with their axis origin.
Drop Components by Bounds
Drops the adopted groups/components down onto the surface underneath by the corners of the bounding box' bottom.

To download the plugin, go through the following link extensions.sketchup.com

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Containerhouse.AI- An Exclusive Extension and Component Importer For Sketchup

Yet another helpful sketchup extension has been released which is designed with a view to provide help for component importing and arrangement within shipping container interiors and other spaces, is called Containerhouse.AI.

Extension Details:
Release Date: March 7, 2017
Size: 22.53 MB
Version: Containerhouse.AI (1.0.0)
Price: $21.99
Trial Period: 10 days

SketchUp Compatibility: SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017
OS Compatibility: Mac OS X, Windows
Languages: English

Containerhouse.AI™ 1.0 makes use of unsystematic placements and spins to present embryonic layouts for container and other floor plans.

This exclusive product provides excellent service in designing and selling tailor-made ISO containers. This product enables customers to produce more and more potential layouts.

In comparison with this product an application that comes is Cargo packing. Users can find out if a collection of boxes and crates for containerization by the help of selecting ‘random floor height ‘option. With the help of this product number of containers packing can be diminished.

Interior designers add value to this extension by using Containerhouse.AI™ to enliven ideas and conversations with clients. A human designer is less competent in evaluating the number of floor plans in comparison with the speed of computing that can be completed in the twinkling of an eye.

A number of 3D ISO 20ft and 40ft container models has been added as an additional bonus with this extension. This extension is very useful for project. Containerhouse.AI™ 2.0 is under development and very soon it will be launched.

To download this extension, click on the following link. extensions.sketchup.com

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Segal-method Timber Frames For Sketchup

Segal-method Timber Frames for sketchup is a useful sketchup extension that supports SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017 as well as Windows and Mac OS X platform.

This sketchup extension can be used to instantly apply segal-method (post and beam) timber frames toward self-made garden office and tiny houses.

With this extension, the novice builders will be able to generate the frame for garden offices, workshops, studios (and "Tiny Houses") covering nearly 30m2 floor area with the use of the Segal-method of post and beam timber framing: minimum pad foundations that manage sloping ground, flexible grid structure, simple bolted timber joints, and applying standard-length timbers to minimize wastage.

Together with the main frame, it can produce mono-pitched (shed) and dual-pitched (gable) roofs with indicated maximum/eaves heights to circumvent the requirement for planning permission in the UK. Rafters range from solid timbers or engineered timber I-beams. Metal fixings are contained within the model, like M12 bolts and truss clips.

Floor joists at 400mm or 600mm centers are included, as can wall studwork. A simple table containing various insulation materials is included, with the U-value, R-value (international) and R-value (USA) numbers toward a series of diverse thicknesses.

To download this extension, click on the following link. extensions.sketchup.com

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Enscape Rendering for SketchUp Alpha Version

Enscape is a globally recognized VR and 3D real-time rendering plugin for SketchUp. This newest version is still in beta testing phase and will be launched soon for commercial application. The plugin is compatible with Sketchup 2016 and Sketchup 2017 as well as Windows Operating system.

The users can easily set up the plugin with a simple mouse click and can walk-through a completely rendered project or export superior quality screenshots instantly. There is not any requirement of any supplementary software. As it is directly incorporated with sketchup, there is no need for uploading data to the cloud. The completely dynamic program reproduces all modifications in construction in simultaneously, and the Enscape walk-through is exported as a separate implementable file for smooth circulation and customization.

The developed walk-through is demonstrated in virtual reality or exported into a video instantly. It facilitates the users to replicate design quickly without much time as well as review design instantly and create presentation to the colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

Given below, some exclusive features of the plugin :-

• Real-time walk-through • Live link to SketchUp – Unlike other renderers the modifications in SketchUp are directly evident in Enscape • Direct integration – Retain your tools and apply Enscape via the SketchUp toolbar • Standalone export – Produce an .exe file out of your project that functions without SketchUp • Effortless usage – Rendering with one click • Virtual Reality (VR) – Oculus Rift and HTC Vive support with one click

A trial version is available for the users that will expire after 14 days. After that, the users have to purchase a monthly or yearly license at the Enscape store.

www.enscape3d.com

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Groundhog (0.9.6) For Sketchup

IGD, a renowned consultancy company that works for enhancing the interior comfort and energy performance of buildings, has launched Groundhog for Sketchup. This sketchup extension supports SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017.

This free and open source extension can be used for executing lighting analysis inside SketchUp. With the use of radiance as its calculation engine, this sketchup plugin facilitates accomplishing various static and climate based daylight analysis.

It is also possible to export the entire project with groundhog along with illums, luminaires, workplanes, windows and materials as well as utilize them for research or other works.

In groundhog, all actions are performed by doing "right click" and in the menu Extensions -> Groundhog.

Explore through Groundhog online resources (www.groundhoglighting.com/app)

Go through the following link to download the most updated version of groundhog extensions.sketchup.com

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2017 Skalp for SketchUp

Skalp is a user-friendly and powerful live section tool that can be used to generate precise plans and elevations within sketchup. The updated version of skalp i.e. 2017 Skalp for SketchUp is just released to generate outstanding drawings. This new version is compatible SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017. Skalp is segregated in four categories like Skalp Sections, Skalp Styles, Skalp Pattern Designer, Skalp Export. The useful features of these categories are provided below :-

Features: Skalp Sections

• Creating hatch patterned cross sections becomes automated.

• Live updates, modifications in the model are monitored instantly.

• Styles are applied to remap the appearance in each scene.

• Fully compatible with nested groups and components.

• Compatible with multiple drawing scales in one model.

• Neat user interface packed with significant features.

Skalp Styles

• The same Section illustrated in several ways.

• Each Scene can contain its own cross section style.

• Intuitive and commanding mapping queries.

• Assign by layer, material, hatching or tagging.

• Customizable Patterns to the drawing scale.

Skalp Pattern Designer

• Generate remarkable tileable Pattern textures for your Skalp Sections.

• Texturize your model in a new innovative way.

• Import a zillion standard CAD patterns.

• Create your own from the ground up.

• Supports scales, transparency, colors & line widths.

Skalp Export

• Export to SketchUp Pro's LayOut. Constant updates of Skalp sections in all scenes.

• Export to DXF contains real CAD hatch patterns.

• Batch export of scenes to DXF.

Once you install skalp, activate a 14-day free trial license. To gather more information, visit www.skalp4sketchup.com

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Download Havok@SketchUp 2.0.0

AMC Bridge has developed Havok@SketchUp, an exclusive sketchup add-in that facilitates the users to export any 3D model geometry from SketchUp to Havok physics engine to create simulation of dynamics of rigid bodies in real time along with collision detection, walk-through/fly-through inside the 3D model environment that has been designed in SketchUp.

This sketchup add-in is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017.

The add-in offers the following functionalities :

• Import of 3D model geometry containing materials and textures from SketchUp;

• Walk through within 3D models similar to a first person 3D game environment;

• Flying around the 3D models;

• Video recording;

• Inserting text labels to the locations of interest as well as exporting them into SketchUp;

• Fine-tuning light source settings;

• Gesture-based control with Intel®RealSense™ camera.

Link for download extensions.sketchup.com

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How to use CleanUp sketchup extension to decrease the weight of a sketchup project

Robson Jacobsen, Chief Executive Officer at Jacobsen3D, presents this useful sketchup video that demonstrates how to use CleanUp sketchup extension to lessen the weight of a sketchup project.

The most updated version of CleanUp is CleanUp³ that can be used to clean up and make optimal use of your SketchUp model. Thomas Thomassen had developed this exclusive sketchup plugin and it is compatible with SketchUp 7, SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017.

Click on the following link to download the plugin extensions.sketchup.com

If you want to download the model, go through the following link https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/

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SimLab DWF Exporter for SketchUp

SimLab Soft, a renowned 3D software development company, just launched SimLab DWF Exporter for SketchUp. This sketchup extension is compatible with SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015 on windows platform. Later on it will provide support for SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017.

SimLab DWF exporter for SketchUp plugin is useful when SketchUp users want to export their 3D models in *.dwf file format. DWF stands for a protected file format for allocating and transmitting the rich design data effectively. DWF files are extremely compressed and smaller & faster to transmit than design files, devoid of the overhead related to complicated CAD drawings.

The sketchup users can send request for a trial license to utilize this plugin for 30 times (trial license will expire automatically as soon as one month is completed).

The charge for professional license of the plugin is $79.

With the professional license, the users can set up the plugin on two machines.

Go through the following link to download the plugin extensions.sketchup.com

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Artisan Organic Toolset For Sketchup

Whaat develops Artisan Organic Toolset for sketchup. These toolset include powerful subdivision, sculpting, and soft selection tools which are specifically designed for artists, designers and landscape architects. Artisan Organic Toolset is compatible with SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017.

Artisan can be used for generating the following :-

• Terrain and landscapes

• Furniture

• Characters

• Abstract sculptures and decorative objects

• Fabric, curtains, and pillows

• Rocks, Trees, and Plants

Artisan can optimize the mesh creation process by minimizing the number of polygons in a mesh with a specified percentage.

One can access a free 15-days trial version for generating organic free-form models in sketchup.

To get more information, visit artisan4sketchup.com

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How to use Sketchup SVG Outline Plugin to design an interlocking box

This sketchup video provides the demonstration of Sketchup SVG outline plugin and how it is used for creating the design of an interlocking box as well as cutting it through the Arduino CNC. This sketchup plugin will transform any sketchup model into SVG format (Scalable Vector Graphics), then apply makercam to load the file onto Easel.

This SketchUp plugin is very useful for exporting faces from any 3D model into the 2D Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) format.

This will facilitate to apply editors like Inkscape (open source) and generate 2D layouts for laser cutting, simple CNC milling, scrollsaws, etc.

Download SketchUp 2017

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Review of Sketchup 2017

In this sketchup video, Robson Jacobsen, CEO of Jacobsen3D, briefly reviews the primary new features of sketchup 2017.

The most vital modification is made to rectangle tool in SketchUp 2017. Now, there is a small pre-drawn rectangle that will facilitate the users to choose the axis automatically on which the drawing will be produced. It is also possible to lock the axis with the use of the arrow keys.

The speed is also significantly enhanced (minimum 20% to 30%). SketchUp 2017 offers the new graphics (line work, transparent materials, shadows, etc) in both SketchUp and Layout.

Download SketchUp 2017

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How to exchange data between Sketchup and Excel

A new sketchup extension has been released in November 15, 2016 with a view to smoothen the task of exchanging data between sketchup and excel.

Specifications:

Size: 682.87 KB

Version: 2017 SU2XL (0.562.1)

SketchUp Compatibility: SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017.

OS Compatibility: Mac OS X, Windows

There are basically two types of toolbars.

1) SU2XL toolbar: User can export SketchUp entity (line, surface, volume) data to Excel or a csv file and can import some data from Excel (or a csv file) to SketchUp using this toolbar.

2) WATTRIBUTES toolbar: User can add individualized portions of information to the entities. It is helpful to trace the entities exported by SU2XL to a worksheet also.

The video below with detailed information will make user able to understand the entire procedure regarding the data exchange (bill of materials) from sketchup to excel.

Download 2017 SU2XL

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