Do I need plug-ins / extensions for basic commands?

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I am relatively new to SU, but cannot seem to easily find icons such as a:

‘search bar’ which I use a lot while getting used to program.
Or **éxplode’'**particularly when first importing my Cad file.?

Do I really need to purchase add ons for these basic features?
I dont mind getting plug ins or add ons but trying to find one that can cater for most.

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No. You don’t need plugin or extensions for basic commands.

Explode is in the right click menu, for example.

There is a Search tool in the Getting Started toolbar. Magnifying glass at the left end.

Start with the basics at learn.sketchup.com

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Thanks DaveR, will have a look now. I thought I had gone through those options. But will definitely take a look today, thanks.

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Remember that the right click menu is selection sensitive, if you want to explode a group or component you have to select one first or explode will not show up in the right click menu…
It’s the same for a lot of other tasks like dividing a line or reverse faces.

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Start with learning SketchUp before adding any plugins, to master the tools first. You’ll most certainly benefit from learning the ins and outs first before installing plugins.

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Another source for good tips etc. To help achieve your goals, some time spent on the SketchUp YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SketchUpVideo/playlists) will be very worthwhile. The site is also from the SketchUp team. Pay attention to the Square One Series and Level UP series. They cover the basics for each tool.

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