Hi everyone, I’m Firat. I’m new to the community and recently started building my own plugins using vibe coding. I’m really excited to share my first release with you: Navigator.
Since I’m just getting started in this space, I would highly appreciate any feedback, ideas, or tips you might have on plugin development.
## Navigator v1.0.1
Release Date: February 2026 Version: 1.0.1 Compatibility: SketchUp 2023 – 2026 (Overlay features require SketchUp 2023+)
Overview Navigator v1.0.1 introduces a high-performance, real-time coordinate tracking system directly into your SketchUp workspace. Designed to eliminate guesswork during the modeling process, Navigator seamlessly integrates with the native SketchUp UI and delivers absolute precision without compromising model performance. This release focuses on stability, professional user experience, and strict adherence to Extension Warehouse development standards.
Key Features & Enhancements
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Real-Time Coordinate Overlay (SU 2023+): A dynamic, non-intrusive Heads-Up Display (HUD) continuously tracks your cursor’s exact X, Y, and Z coordinates in 3D space.
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Native UI Integration: The overlay perfectly matches SketchUp’s native aesthetic, featuring a clean horizontal layout, standard axis colors (Red, Green, Blue), and Arial typography for maximum readability.
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Automatic Unit Synchronization: Coordinate formats and decimal precision levels automatically update to match your active model’s native unit configurations (Architectural, Decimal, Engineering, etc.).
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Smart Vertex Snapping: Snap directly to geometric endpoints and vertices for pinpoint drafting accuracy.
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Configurable Snapping Filters: Gain full control over edge inferences. Use the new menu options to toggle snapping behavior for hidden, soft, and smooth geometry on the fly.
Performance & Stability Fixes
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Optimized Camera Operations (Zero-Lag): Completely eliminated UI stutter, cursor lag, and FPS drops during complex orbit and pan operations.
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High-Poly Optimization: Enhanced edge projection and inference algorithms ensure buttery-smooth performance, even when hovering over dense, complex geometry with thousands of faces.
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Memory Management: Fixed memory leak vulnerabilities related to observer initialization across hot-reloads and new model creations.
