Sketchup Extensions

[closedcircuit 1]

I was wondering which extensions Sketchup users find the most useful when preparing a model for 3D printing (e.g. solid inspector)? In particular, what are people using to smooth corners, curve surfaces, etc.?

 

[mnis 11]

I use SketchUp Make summarized perhaps 20 hours.

Before that I had never worked with CAD software.

Two objects I've created so that, in this pictures the second object is visible. I am with the result even without plugins satisfied:

It will surely suffice for some time for my needs. Creating simple objects is quite good, but corrections prepare me a headache.

Plug-ins I use none, but am also interested in this. Maybe I'll try an alternative software before I buy plug-ins for SketchUp.

Markus

[thirty6 3]

I have used sketchup for 6yrs but for architectural visualisation . Most of the plugins are free and looking on sketchucation will help. For 3d printing I use solid inspector, remove inner faces and export .stl. I get a lot of models off students to print and nothing will prepare you for how bad somebody can model!!!

[renthal 8]

I love sketchup and enjoy the free plugins that are avaliable. I use solid solver, solid inspector, remove inner faces, and round corner, along with a few others I can't think of at the moment. One thing about round corner I find anoying is once you use it you can not use push/pull on the surface any more. So I create my design, make a copy, and round the corners last. This way I can make adjustments in the future.

I research and download my plugins through Sketchucation a wonderful site for anyone using sketchup. It has loads of great information.

http://sketchucation.com/

 

[mnis 11]

Hi,

Is there a good and trusted source for SketchUp plug-ins, which allows for downloads without prior LogIn / Register?

Markus

 

[amedee 349]

I use the Sketchup one (embedded in the app) and Sketchucation.

But both require (free) registration...

 

[mnis 11]

Thank you, that helped me a lot.

Solid Inspector I have now successfully installed and it makes the work great.

Above all I could find in my self-created objects, many duplicate surfaces, and was able to eliminate this quickly.

Solid Solver unfortunately I could not install from inexplicable reason, I'll try later again. I do not know what you can do with this plugin currently, I have yet to find out.

Knows and uses someone more interesting PlugIns for SketchUp?

Markus