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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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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MestKit can produce a finite element mesh through Sketchup and TetGen

Peter V has introduced MeshKit for sketchup that allows sketchup users to generate model as well as mesh (through TetGen) directly out of sketchup. The users will be able to produce tetrahedral meshes utilizable with finite element, finite volume, or other numerical analysis methods. Besides, the users can also insert numerous regions, volumes, boundaries & refinement. MeshKit is compatible with sketchup 2014 and sketchup 2015.

This sketchup extension can be used to instantly design models for analyzing any number of numerical methods. MeshKit supports various opensource multiphysics packages like OpenFOAM and Elmer Multiphysics, as well as Fluent, Ansys, LS-DYNA, CFX, Star-CCM+, Feflo and others.

With the Mark Regions dialog, the users can label a group as a region and characterize the optimal mesh refinement level.

• The Mark Volumes dialog facilitates the users to arrange a group that is similar to a volume (hole). The boundaries can be specified on this volume.

• By Mark Boundaries tool, a boundary number can be allotted to selected faces. Once a group is chosen, all faces in that group will be apportioned that boundary number. A single exclusive boundary name/number is allocated a color created arbitraily. The default boundary number is 0, and any unallocated boundaries will be allotted this number. This is a tricky way to delete/omit internal boundaries which should not be visible in the final mesh. Usually any boundary is allotted to work with a non-zero integer. The boundary refinement can be included for generating local refinement. It produces a very efficiently refined and graded mesh.

• The Boundary Info tool just catalogues the boundary name allocated to individual selected face, or group of faces. The allotted refinement value is also itemized.

• The Save Selected Groups to Smesh tool creates the smesh file out of the selected groups. All entities must available in groups, and the groups are only 1 level deep (ie, not groups of groups, at least for now).

• NEW in v2.0+, any mesh can be imported to SketchUp through the option to keep or remove boundary information.

Currently, the users can apply MeshKit for only group and not for component.

Information, downloads, installation, and source code related to TetGen can be found here: http://www.tetgen.org

OpenFOAM information can be found here: http://www.openfoam.org

Elmer Multiphysics informatino can be found here: https://csc.fi/web/elmer

Purchase this sketchup extension from extension warehouse

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IthilRenderTools v2.0.1 – The newest sketchup plugin

Ithil develops IthilRenderTools v2.0.1. This newest sketchup plugin supports sketchup 2014 and higher versions. The plugin can be used to generate simple materials with simple mouse click. Besides, all identical materials which contain various colors are easily grouped and tagged and the users will be able to apply them by just one mouse button.

The users can apply this sketchup plugin to automatically arrange different types of materials like all plastic toys in kids room , all books, pencils on the desk, all magazines etc.

The plugin contains a block of scnene materials. It is also possible to find out inappropriate materials containing incorrect textures.

Plugin is used to rewrite paths to texures and proxies if it is required to switch your PC. Generates a report for lost materials and detects them easily and recover.

The plugin can copy as well as drag & drop method of all maps in scene. The plugin is available in sketchucation store (sketchucation.com).

Go through the following tutorial videos to get more information about the plugin.

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Hometeka plugin for SketchUp

The Hometeka plugin for SketchUp can be applied to identify and budget any interior design efficiently. Within this plugin, there exist a widespread library containing textures and 3D models together with over 3,250 products ready to be quantified.

Hometeka plugin facilitates the sketchup uses to obtain numerous products and download them at free of cost with a single mouse click. The models and textures are chosen and developed in direct partnership with brands maintaining actual dimensions.

This sketchup plugin can perform with real products and measure the amount of items and the length of the assigned textures. With Shopping List, it becomes easier to look into the entire project budget and print it as well as export it to an Excel spreadsheet or the Hometeka.

The users can export their Shopping List to the website of Hometeka and allocate with a client, friend or partner etc. One can avail the plugin from any device and easily edit and comment.

This sketchup plugin supports SketchUp 8 , SketchUp 2013 ,SketchUp 2014 , SketchUp 2015 ,SketchUp 2016

Presently the plugin is available only in Brazilian and Portuguese language.

Link for download Hometeka plugin for SketchUp

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GKWare Cabinet Maker for Sketchup

Garry K has developed GKWare Cabinet Maker for sketchup. This sketchup plugin supports SketchUp 7, SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015. Cabmaker plugin is specifically designed for woodworkers, designers and architects. They can use it to make design for cabinets and furniture like kitchens, vanities, baths, bookcases, entertainment units etc quickly and easily.

The users can substantially select any reasonable size as well as a series of door / drawer styles and different types of textures. The users can also insert supplimentary textures according to their choices.

With Cab Maker Pro, the users will be able to generate their own libraries, insert door handles, add edge treatments & custom profiles. Besides, the users can interact with the doors. The users can use modifiable shelving, vertical dividers and pullouts in their project.

This sketchup plugin can generate 6 spreadsheet reports together with Parts lists which can be used with Cut List Plus or CutMasterPro.

Produces 6 spreadsheet reports including Parts lists that will work with Cut List Plus or CutMasterPro.

The users can enjoy a 7-days free trial version. This sketchup plugin is available in sketchup extension warehouse.

For more information visit, http://cabmaker32.com/

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Download 2015 GLASER STX for sketchup

The GLASER -isb cad- Programmsyteme GmbH is the developer of 2015 GLASER STX for sketchup. This sketchup plugin supports SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015 as well as windows platform.

STX (Section Tool eXtended) is used to smoothly generate simple sections containing seperate depth. It also differentiates among apparent, cut and unseen elements and demonstrate them in various colors. The users can export the sections as DXF or GLASER -isb cad-.

GLASER STX provides the description of any cut depth as well as suitable functions for handling the section drawings seperately and make the process better for exporting to GLASER isb cad (a recognized German CAD-Software for construction engineering – www.isbcad.de) or within the DXF-format.

With this sketchup extension, the users can clarify the unnecessary elements presents in the construction drawing like hidden edges as well as the 3D-layers for various components. These can also be exported easily to obtain the precisely customized construction drawings which can instantly be delivered to GLASER isb cad or saved in DXF-format.

The plugin can effortlessly characterize any section planes involivng seperate cutting depths and transmit them to GLASER isb cad . The plugin can also be integrarted with with SketchUp Pro to utilize the BIM data (IFC) for further editing.

GLASER STX for sketchup contains the following exclusive features :-

• produce numerous sections in X-,Y- or Z-directions
• specify seperate section depths directly in the 3D-model
• Demonstrate group and layer selection
• Transmit section drawings directly to GLASER -isb cad-
• Export of section drawings to DXF-File

This sketchup extension is availbe in sketchup extension warehouse for download.

For any assistance, send mail to info@isbcad.de

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SketchUp Architectural Entourage (Beta)

This sketchup plugin is currently in beta development stage. The sketchup users can apply these simplified toolset to transform any 3d design into the masses through sketchup. This toolset provides huge benefits to the beginners as well expert designers by allowing them to use the authentic forgiving modeling process in sketchup. Presently ArchVision provides support for RPC inside sketchup.

ArchVision RPC Plug-ins for SketchUp support Sketchup 2014 and sketchup 2015 (both 32 & 64 bit). Download the plugins from the folloiwng links :-

• ArchVision RPC Plug-in for SketchUp 2014
• ArchVision RPC Plug-in for SketchUp 2015 (32-bit / 64-bit)

Usage Instructions

Current Behavior

• Image supported RPCs (2D, 2.5D, 3D & 3.5D) will demonstrate a single, camera-facing image inside SketchUp
• 3D+ content will constantly expose the Preview Icon prior to be rendered through a supporting 3rd Party renderer

3rd Party Rendering Solutions - Solutions for rendering with 3rd-party renderer are necessary for rendering complete 360 degree 3D and 3D+ RPCs:

• IRender NXT (available now - Click here.)
• Podium (in progress)
• V-Ray (in progress)

If you require a supplimentary 3rd-party rendering solutions, then send mail tosupport@archvision.com.

Buy it now

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VSE_VisualizerSceneExporter for sketchup

Lester Pears has developed VSE_VisualizerSceneExporter for sketchup. This exclusive sketchup add-on supports SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015.

The sketchup users can use this sketchup extension to render (Visualizer renders of sketchup files through various scenes) and save all the scenes within sketchup files. But the users should ensure that visualizer is already activated and is not minimized. This sketchup extension will save the predefined images for every scenes in a sketchup file.

The users should also arrange their save path as well as image format within the boundary of Visualizer. The users can assign the render time that can be applied in hours, minutes and seconds. VSE_VisualizerSceneExporter calculates the location of saved images as well as the images renamed with the scene titles.

VSE_VisualizerSceneExporter for sketchup is available in sketchup extension warehouse.

Link for download

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Layers Panel for sketchup – an exclusive plugin for sketchup professionals

Jiminy-billy-bob develops Layers Panel for sketchup and it supports SketchUp 7, SketchUp 8,SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015 as well as Mac OS X & Windows platform.

This sketchup plugin is as same as Photoshop's layers panel. With this sketchup extension, one can perform various functionalities like group, sort, nest and lock layers as well as hide/collapse groups, etc. Layers Panel mainly reinstates the layers window of sketchup. It recreates each features of it, excluding layer colors (for now). To sort or nest layers, just grasp the handle on the left of a layer/group, and drop it in the desired position. Shift the layer to the right or left direction for finding out the depth of the nesting.

This sketchup plugin is also compatible with various third party renders like Vray, Maxwell, Podium, Indigo, KeyShot and Kerkythea and use it with these renders to select which layers are rendered. In order to decide if a layer is rendered or not, toggle the teapot icon on its right. Afterward set off the render from the top of Layers Panel's dialog.

The users can apply the following shortcut keys to save huge time :-

• CTRL+G : Group selected layers
• CTRL+SHIFT+G : Ungroup layers
• CTRL+A : Select all
• CTRL+E : Merge selected layers
• ALT+click on layer visibility : Isolate layer
• CTRL+click on layer visibility : Isolate layer in its group
• SHIFT+click on layer visibility : Toggle all highlighted layers

Colors are inside Sketchup 2014 only. To modify a color, just right-click on it.

The plugin is available in sketchup extension warehouse. For getting complete functionalities of the plugin, visit - sketchucation.com/forums

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