# \#plugin **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/plugin/377.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [The shapebender plugin doesn't follow curved lines](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-shapebender-plugin-doesnt-follow-curved-lines/347649)
**Author:** [@akkarispace](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/akkarispace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-shapebender-plugin-doesnt-follow-curved-lines/347649 "2026-06-13T05:03:04Z")
Help me, why is this? When I click on an object in a group and component and then click the plugin icon to select a straight line first and a curved line for my shaping goal, it doesn’t appear as a curved line but remain… --- ## [Scaffolding In SketchUp: Scaffplan](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scaffolding-in-sketchup-scaffplan/343243)
**Author:** [@Le\_Corb](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Le_Corb)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scaffolding-in-sketchup-scaffplan/343243 "2026-05-22T14:25:53Z")
I’ve just run the trial version of Scaffplan for SketchUp and it’s impressed the socks off me. Full disclosure- As of today I have commercial interests in this topic- Don’t take my word for it. They do a 7 day trial with… --- ## [Looking for a Sphere Tool Plugin by Jim Foltz](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/looking-for-a-sphere-tool-plugin-by-jim-foltz/97195)
**Author:** [@ViggoPaulman](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ViggoPaulman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/looking-for-a-sphere-tool-plugin-by-jim-foltz/97195 "2026-05-19T21:52:46Z")
Hi everyone. I’m looking for a particular sphere-making plugin originally developed by Jim Foltz. Here’s the link. I really liked this plugin because unlike the official one from SketchUp this one was interactive and y… --- ## [Discover AD Design](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/discover-ad-design/346659)
**Author:** [@Laelia](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Laelia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/discover-ad-design/346659 "2026-05-05T09:43:16Z")
Hi everyone, We’re happy to share the replay of a conference from our Totally SketchUp event in Paris, where 150 SketchUp professionals gathered to exchange and explore new workflows. This session introduces AD Design,… --- ## [Seeking Plugin Developer for Generating Reports](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/seeking-plugin-developer-for-generating-reports/345715)
**Author:** [@letsboogie](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/letsboogie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/seeking-plugin-developer-for-generating-reports/345715 "2026-04-03T20:24:58Z")
Hello! My company is exploring options and considering hiring a freelance developer to write a plugin for Sketchup. We have shelves of products built as components, and we currently use Generate Report to extract a lis… --- ## [Precise control of camera coordinates and parameters in SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/precise-control-of-camera-coordinates-and-parameters-in-sketchup/345411)
**Author:** [@ViggoPaulman](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ViggoPaulman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/precise-control-of-camera-coordinates-and-parameters-in-sketchup/345411 "2026-03-18T05:20:03Z")
Hello, Enscape has this very neat feature where it allows you to edit camera coordinates for each scene. This is very handy when you need precise camera placement - achieving perfect symmetry, precise tilt angle, exact … --- ## [Safe Frame plugin not supported anymore?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/safe-frame-plugin-not-supported-anymore/344745)
**Author:** [@ViggoPaulman](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ViggoPaulman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/safe-frame-plugin-not-supported-anymore/344745 "2026-02-18T19:25:58Z")
Since a long while the highly useful Safe Frames plugin by Thomthom is not working for me anymore. I did my best to find other workarounds but for the current project I’m doing, I really need the functionality of the plu… --- ## [Fredo tools not working](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/fredo-tools-not-working/218720)
**Author:** [@adameee](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/adameee)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/fredo-tools-not-working/218720 "2026-01-03T00:19:47Z")
I just purchased, activated, downloaded and installed JointPushPull, Curvizard, Curviloft, FredoCorner, FredoScale and a few others (purchased as a package). I updated LibFredo6 to the latest version, shut down and resta… --- ## [Best Plugin for Smoothing](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/best-plugin-for-smoothing/343154)
**Author:** [@igendreau](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/igendreau)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/best-plugin-for-smoothing/343154 "2025-12-18T19:59:38Z")
What’s the best plugin for improving smoothing/increasing faces to smooth out curves like this? I get these models from the manufacturer, but you can see where the back of the chair meets the seat, no amount of SketchUp… --- ## [SketchUp macOS furniture](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-macos-furniture/342654)
**Author:** [@DimaLavrov](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DimaLavrov)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-macos-furniture/342654 "2025-12-03T12:25:39Z")
Hi everyone! I’m a furniture maker and I need a SketchUp plugin for macOS that allows me to easily place fasteners. Could you please recommend one? --- ## [Anyone has a list for all the black friday sales to grab in the sketchup ecosystem?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/anyone-has-a-list-for-all-the-black-friday-sales-to-grab-in-the-sketchup-ecosystem/143655)
**Author:** [@arqcova](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/arqcova)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/anyone-has-a-list-for-all-the-black-friday-sales-to-grab-in-the-sketchup-ecosystem/143655 "2025-11-22T19:22:19Z")
Hello to the community, wondering if anyone is hunting for black Friday sales in plugins or similar products for SketchUp; I’m hoping for the curic bundle or something similar; anyone has a list to check? --- ## [2025, plugin to replace JHS powerbar](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/2025-plugin-to-replace-jhs-powerbar/335409)
**Author:** [@hbcvisual](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hbcvisual)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/2025-plugin-to-replace-jhs-powerbar/335409 "2025-10-14T13:56:33Z")
I’ve updated to 2025 after finishing some large projects. I’ve discovered JHS powerbar doesn’t work on 2025, it’s been a staple of the toolbar for some years. Just wondering if anyone has a good alternative they’re using… --- ## [Material resizer texture maps](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/material-resizer-texture-maps/340854)
**Author:** [@2atays](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/2atays)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/material-resizer-texture-maps/340854 "2025-10-13T15:56:20Z")
I have been enjoying having all of my texture maps be a part of skms. This, however, has lead to some rapid file bloat. The “material resizer” plugin from SU team has been helpful in the past to reduce some of that bloa… --- ## [MAC & Memory Leaks on 2025&2024 (working fine with 2023)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/mac-memory-leaks-on-2025-2024-working-fine-with-2023/322373)
**Author:** [@RafaFiedo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/RafaFiedo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/mac-memory-leaks-on-2025-2024-working-fine-with-2023/322373 "2025-09-03T08:32:52Z")
Hey! (using sketchup 2024) I wonder if there is a way to free up sketchup memory during the usage. I’m working on ‘SketchFramer’ Plugin, in short it’s plugin to create building from steel profiles. Each panel is uniq … --- ## [Plugin extensions for ipad](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/plugin-extensions-for-ipad/338033)
**Author:** [@Freshcold](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Freshcold)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/plugin-extensions-for-ipad/338033 "2025-08-12T11:26:01Z")
Dear sketchup team, I really need the extensions for the Thudio plugin on the SketchUp iPad app to improve my workflow and productivity. I would appreciate it if you could consider adding support for these extensions in… --- ## [Error message on startup](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/error-message-on-startup/328670)
**Author:** [@hbcvisual](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hbcvisual)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/error-message-on-startup/328670 "2025-05-27T09:22:43Z")
As of yesterday morning, every time I start sketchup I get about 8 of these error boxes for different plugin I have installed. I also get this log files come up when I close the first one. All the plugins work as expecte… --- ## [Plugin to add a visibility function on a dynamic component](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/plugin-to-add-a-visibility-function-on-a-dynamic-component/328196)
**Author:** [@LucasJ](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/LucasJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/plugin-to-add-a-visibility-function-on-a-dynamic-component/328196 "2025-05-21T12:37:03Z")
Hello everyone, I don’t know if it’s possible or if it exists, but I’m looking for a plugin that would allow me to display or not functions in the component’s options panel. In fact, I would have a drop-down menu in the… --- ## [Data smith plugin does not recognize Sketchup 2025 says unsupported!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/data-smith-plugin-does-not-recognize-sketchup-2025-says-unsupported/325120)
**Author:** [@Vishpender](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Vishpender)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/data-smith-plugin-does-not-recognize-sketchup-2025-says-unsupported/325120 "2025-05-20T20:46:32Z")
Can someone help me, as the datasmith plugin doesn’t recognise SketchUp 2025 as supported software --- ## [Reinforcement Detailing Plugins for Sketchup](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/reinforcement-detailing-plugins-for-sketchup/285658)
**Author:** [@Asanka](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Asanka)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/reinforcement-detailing-plugins-for-sketchup/285658 "2025-05-09T02:57:47Z")
Dear All, I want to find plugins for structural detailing. So far I have found only the following plugins. Maj column \>\>\> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72663OPxuaU (This is not what I exactly want) Maj beam \>\>\> http… --- ## [Thru Paint license purchase](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/thru-paint-license-purchase/324423)
**Author:** [@hannusza](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hannusza)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/thru-paint-license-purchase/324423 "2025-04-22T15:02:11Z")
Hi there! When I tried to use ThruPaint, a window appeared saying that I need to purchase a license. I checked all the updates and everything is fine. What can I do? Thank you for help in advance. --- ## [Ideas on how to model this free form?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ideas-on-how-to-model-this-free-form/319910)
**Author:** [@95anni.ka98](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/95anni.ka98)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ideas-on-how-to-model-this-free-form/319910 "2025-03-20T18:09:12Z")
My assignment is to model on of the two “aura” sculptures by zaha hadid. What (free!) plugins for SketchUp could be useful for this? --- ## [The AIM for SketchUp extension has a misleading proposition](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-aim-for-sketchup-extension-has-a-misleading-proposition/318051)
**Author:** [@phippo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/phippo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-aim-for-sketchup-extension-has-a-misleading-proposition/318051 "2025-03-09T12:21:57Z")
"I’ve noticed a discrepancy in the information provided on the Extension Warehouse page regarding the AIM for SketchUp plug-in. While it is listed as “free”, it is important to note that its full functionality requires a… --- ## [Bending a customized 3D letter in a specific portion](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bending-a-customized-3d-letter-in-a-specific-portion/317721)
**Author:** [@ARexplore](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ARexplore)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bending-a-customized-3d-letter-in-a-specific-portion/317721 "2025-03-06T16:51:56Z")
Hi. I want to bend a customized 3D letter S at a certain portion without distorting it. Ive tried several times but most of my efforts came out bad. Any advice on which plugin to use or how to use it? --- ## [Orbit with Fredo Corner](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/orbit-with-fredo-corner/317160)
**Author:** [@LucasJ](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/LucasJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/orbit-with-fredo-corner/317160 "2025-03-03T15:26:21Z")
Hello everyone, I don’t know if this problem has a solution or not, but when I use the Fredo Corner plugin, the orbital movement is not normal, it does not rotate in the same way when I do not use this plugin I don’t k… --- ## [PNG exporter extension?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/png-exporter-extension/316299)
**Author:** [@Syksy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Syksy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/png-exporter-extension/316299 "2025-02-26T09:13:40Z")
Hello! I was wondering (also cheked but couldnt find) if there is an extension to export in PNG in a fastest and maybe with more options as it is in the usual “export as” and free :joy: (not bc i dont want to pay, as i… --- ## [Script to apply offset](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/script-to-apply-offset/316138)
**Author:** [@guihfranklin](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/guihfranklin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/script-to-apply-offset/316138 "2025-02-25T14:19:17Z")
I’m trying to create a script to apply offset to 2D shapes of undefined shape. I created a script in ruby ​​that “fakes” the offset, and is also limited to square and rectangular shapes. model = Sketchup.active\_model mo… --- ## [Create a plugin to round corners](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/create-a-plugin-to-round-corners/313976)
**Author:** [@guihfranklin](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/guihfranklin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/create-a-plugin-to-round-corners/313976 "2025-02-15T13:31:16Z")
Hello, I’m developing a plugin and I need a way to round corners. I know there’s a round corner plugin that already does this, I wanted to include it in a simpler way without the user having to purchase round corner, whi… --- ## [Face Dividi Equal Area](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/face-dividi-equal-area/313824)
**Author:** [@myalma](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/myalma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/face-dividi-equal-area/313824 "2025-02-13T06:27:14Z")
https://youtu.be/0yOr9jahx6A?si=1lk2cLZjDmXTGBSE it finally happened dividi equal area @DanRathbun @TIG Teacher ,They gave me courage with their writings. Thank you. --- ## [Perform operations in a plugin when its is being uninstalled](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/perform-operations-in-a-plugin-when-its-is-being-uninstalled/304396)
**Author:** [@carlosM](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/carlosM)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/perform-operations-in-a-plugin-when-its-is-being-uninstalled/304396 "2025-01-10T11:12:17Z")
Hello! I wonder if it is possible to perform operations in a plugin when its is being uninstalled? In my case, during the installation, the plugin creates some components in the Components\\ folder of Sketchup C:\\Users\\… --- ## [How to push pull curve surface](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-push-pull-curve-surface/307571)
**Author:** [@dewiamalia14](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dewiamalia14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-push-pull-curve-surface/307571 "2025-01-09T17:33:02Z")
I use fredo6 joint push pull plugin to do push pull on selected surface and do it normally but unfortunately the surface didn’t change yet, it remains on the same position, or maybe i did it wrong?? [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/plugin/377.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=plugin)