As in previous cases, when editing the base component, the rest are automatically updated. Highly recommended tutorial here.Ĭreated by Chris Fullmer, this plugin allows you to replicate a component onto a surface.

The GIF that accompanies this description uses the example of a diagrid mesh transformed into a bowl by adjusting the lower points or into a vase if you adjust the upper points. What does that mean? It is a mesh defined by a series of control points in its vertices and edges that let you manipulate the dimensions of a selected object. Very useful.Ĭreated by CPhillips, this plugin allows you to create an invisible control cage around an object. Then, with a click, you can replicate the actual topography of that location. Although this case is not a plugin, it is a good example of the positive synergy Sketchup achieved with Google: the 'Location' tool allows you to choose the satellite image of the place your project is going to end up by entering an exact address in Google Maps. In 2012, Google sold Sketchup to Trimble Navigation. With Quad Face Tool we create figures with continuous edges as topographies or, as we see in the GIF that accompanies this description, give a much more real surface to a helmet that was originally reticulated. You can learn how in 2 minutes with this tutorial on Youtube.Ĭreated by ThomThom, this plugin solves one of Sketchup's major shortcomings: its trouble working with non-flat quad surfaces. As the GIF accompanying this description demonstrates, you can create a spiral staircase by creating a block with two steps and then choosing the number of copies. And there’s a YouTube tutorial!Ĭreated by Kirill B, LSS Matrix allows you to create a sequence of chained components by simply updating the parent block.

We think it is quite useful to define seams, seals, springs, tensioners and cables.

A dialog window lets you choose numerous parameters to create the final shape. Developed by the user SLBaumgartner, this plugin allows you to calculate and draw angles on the surface of a volume.Ĭreated by 3dalbertsoft, this plugin allows you to create a helical turbine by selecting a curve and a predefined shape in SketchUp. It seems so basic that it’s surprising this wasn’t already included with Sketchup, but someone actually took the time to program a plugin to fix it.

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