Extra edges (unused coplanar edges) sitting in the middle of a flat face add nothing to the shape, but they still bloat the SketchUp file, inflate entity count, and break CNC/ABF export workflows. In many cases you need to remove them, and doing it by hand is slow and easy to miss. In the picture […]
Objects hidden with SketchUp’s Hide command can be batch deleted quickly — the Delete Hidden tool removes all hidden geometry at once instead of having to search and delete each object manually. Hidden objects vs hidden by tag in SketchUp — know the difference first There are two completely different kinds of “invisible” in SketchUp, […]
The Purge Unused tool deletes unused components, materials, styles, and tags that bloat your SketchUp file size — objects preloaded or left over after deletions. The way sketchup works will usually preload, or center, the object in the file, even if the object has been deleted. This tool is completely safe to use without losing […]
Anyone who builds or debugs Dynamic Components experiences Dynamic Component errors where the model jumps, shows the wrong scale, or formulas stop working — even when programmed correctly. This is an extremely common error, especially when building highly complex custom models. I created a whole set of dynamic models for furniture production so I have […]
ABF is a free SketchUp CNC plugin built specifically for furniture production workflows that need to go from a modeled cabinet or panel to a ready-to-cut DXF file without leaving SketchUp. The full name stands for ABF Solution, developed by Vietnamese maker Dang Phi Bao, and it remains completely free for real production use as […]
Loose To Groups is a SketchUp plugin that automatically creates separate groups from loose geometry — essential for CNC nesting workflows. This plugin is rarely used, but in some cases it is very necessary. When to Use the Loose to Groups SketchUp Plugin for CNC & Nesting When need to create automatically Group group. For […]
FixIt 101 (by Anton Synytsia) is one of the most downloaded legacy SketchUp plugins for automatic mesh cleanup — it removes duplicate faces in SketchUp, eliminates stray edges, merges coplanar faces, and attempts to close open solids in a single click. Unlike general-purpose cleanup tools, FixIt 101 focuses specifically on the three geometry problems that […]
The latest CleanUp³ SketchUp plugin (by thomthom) is V3.4.6, released February 2024. The main feature of the Cleanup Plugin is to clean the SketchUp file by deleting hidden or unused objects, merging redundant geometry, and reducing file size. The plugin is easy to use: you install it as usual, set it up once, and next […]
Dynamic Component size constraints of a flat square model are quite easy, but just a model with a chamfer or rounded edges is much harder. With the example of a neoclassical door with a beveled corner, the lesson will show the most optimal way to create a resizable Dynamic Component Resize without changing the ratio. […]
The IF statement formula in SketchUp Dynamic Components is used a lot and is quite simple, the structure is similar to Exel’s If function, this lesson will take practical examples to allow users to change the type of cabinet door. Flat styles, framed styles, glass doors, etc. Practical examples will help you quickly grasp the […]
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