5D+ Plus - Flexible Documentation For Architects

Introduction

5D+ Plus transforms SketchUp into a flexible documentation system built for architects.

Instead of forcing rigid BIM workflows, 5D+ allows you to create, manage, and adapt your drawings the way real projects demand — across different scales, phases, and design changes.

From plans and sections to annotations and data, everything stays synchronized yet fully under your control — so you can move fast without losing precision.


Core Capabilities

Scene-Based Documentation System

Generate and manage multiple drawings across plans, sections, and elevations — all connected and easy to rebuild at any time.


Synchronized Annotation & Data

Texts, dimensions, labels, and model data stay aligned across scenes and files — while remaining fully editable when needed.


Flexible Automation, Not Rigid Rules

Automate repetitive tasks like grids, labels, hatches, and classifications — without locking your workflow into a fixed structure.


Multi-Phase Workflow Support

Work seamlessly from concept design to construction documentation — without rebuilding your model or changing tools.


Open Data & Interoperability

Read, write, and organize model information across files, with support for IFC classification and structured export.


High-Level Customization

Adapt the system to your own standards, templates, and project requirements — instead of adapting your workflow to the software.

Link to purchase: https://5dplus.info

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A small feature: Rotate view 90 degrees

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Awesome, the best is the price, I’ll get the three machines permanent license.

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Buy once, free permanent upgrade.
And the road map here:

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Demo feature: “Create 2D Drawings” from 3D Model right inside SketchUp. All “2d edges” are separated by tags same with 3d model.

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Hi @Cyentruk - I am trying out your extension. It already looks promising but I can’t figure out something. If 2 objects overlap in Sketchup I would assume that the resulting DXF only shows the visible lines. My initial trial and error testing results in a DXF that has all the hidden-by-overlap-line-work visible after all. Missing feature or am I making a mistake?

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Hello,
If everything is right, the result should be like this: (the color, the origin, the block …)

Let’s try this:
Go to menu File > Export > 2D Graphic …, select DXF, then:

  1. Open options dialog
  2. Choose AutoCAD 2007
  3. OK
  4. Cancel

Then try to export again and let me know.

Hi @Cyentruk → that’s a quick response! :slight_smile: If I understand you correctly, you wanted me to test the baked in Sketchup 2D Export? Results in a file with the expected lines (without the Layers of course…)

I’ll attach the test file. I am on a Mac - might this lead to problems?

regular_2D_export.dxf (687.7 KB)
TestVBO.skp (186.4 KB)
vbo_export.dxf (708.2 KB)

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Ah - I found the problem. The “activate section” slider must be set to “off” in order for it to work

No, my exporter need native “Export 2D Graphic” run once before press the button Export DXF. But seems in Mac OS, it does not work properly as in Windows. In Windows, I can run it automatically. So I asked you try to run it first (just open the dialog then cancel).
Here’s result when export in Windows from your file “TestVBO.skp”

view.dxf (161.1 KB)

If you don’t mind, send me your real work via P.M, then I send you result of exporter.

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I will - I cannot test this further right now but will get back to it in the evening.

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Demo feature: “Create Grid Level”

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5D+ Auto VBO - New update CUSTOM SCENE VISIBILITY
Version: 1.2.0 - Release date: 2024.02.25

This version was included:

  1. Add feature Custom Scene Visibility (see details).
  2. Assign default material tag for Building elements if using VBO Nested Group tool.

Release notes: Dropbox Paper

Watch video tutorial:

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5D+ Auto VBO free experience program. Unlimited quantities.

You just need to download the installation file below, and enter the key to use.

Expiry date will end on March 16, 2024.

  1. Link to download installation file: https://bit.ly/4bV7Kwf

  2. Activation key: D7098D87-E4EB-4DD6-911F-DCC9AC769D06

  3. English user manual: https://bit.ly/3Tebjqf

At the end of the term, if you have a video describing or introducing how to use the plugin on your Youtube channel, you will receive 1 free key for 1 computer to show gratitude for your efforts in making the video.

For details, please follow 5D+ SKetchUp’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5dplus.sketchup

The image exported from my concept design with VBO workflow.

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Is the screenshot from Layout or are you annotating with AutoCAD?

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Only SketchUp and LayOut man.

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Demo feature: Automation Grid Plan

Hey guys - I just wanted to tell you - this actually works. Still can’t quite believe it but I a manage to get from this…

…to this now with the 5D+ Auto VBO (weird name!) by now!

Support is great and this will really help solve my longest standing issue with Sketchup: getting drawings out to an average-joe type contractor who can only work in 2D and needs a couple of section cuts with Layers.

A good Sunday to everybody!!!

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Glad to see it works for you.