SketchUp Plugins for Architecture
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Wow! This is a great thread! Thank you so much. Under Render, remember to add Brighter 3D
http://www.brighter3d.com/ which are available for free and paid for $100. -
OK, the list is already pretty big.
Can I then drop this idea: we'll continue to build it but perhaps it's also time to hear some users' experiences. Comparing similar plugins, their work-efficiency, cost-efficiency, known issues...
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Added Drafting tools Section.
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Is anyone aware of a plugin that draws dashed lines in any direction? For purposed of drawing door/window swing direction on door surfaces. Tried TIG's 2D tools but appears I can't draw at an angle...
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Yes you can. Draw the edges first. The line style applies the styled line along an edge.
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sketchup has a back edges which are hidden or dashed lines... If I recall there are a few hidden line dashed line plugins, but I never found it useful... I just wait and do line types in Layout.
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LAND / SITE PLANNING:
2DXY SiteSurvey tool, $25.
http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/2dxy%E2%84%A2-sitesurvey%E2%84%A2-tools -
trusses:
Medeek Truss (Nathaniel P. Wilkerson), $20, http://design.medeek.com/resources/medeektrussplugin.html
Truss tool (Tomot), $5, http://thingsvirtual.blogspot.ca/p/truss-tool_1452.html
Between the above two I can recommend Medeek's product hands down as I have both, Tomot's truss tool could do with improvement, there really is no comparison between the two...
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that's a really good one. WIsh I had it. Soon I'll have some extra cash maybe? No, prolly not.
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Blender isn't a plugin but Blendup is. It's perfect at exporting Sketchup to Blender with materials and cameras.
It's scope should probably be in exporters but it's almost a render plugin as you can export and simply hit render and cycles will render a very good image.
It's also very well priced 70$ final price but current price is 35$ at beta stage.
PS: Of course regarding blender as a renderer alone is like saying a city is meant for cars to drive around...
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Wow this list is huge, but a great resource and summary of what's available out there. I might add that for developers its also a great resource, you can get a feel for what others have done and how to improve your own plugin. Thank-you for keeping this list up-to-date.
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LSS Arch LIte - plugin [$] $25
This is a lite version of the full LSS Arch plugin [$]
Plugin developer: Kirill B - kirill2008 Russian architect
Extension Warehouse
http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/lss-arch-liteOverview
This extension is a simplified version of LSS Arch and it allows to draw and edit
only basic building elements, such as walls, columns, slabs etc.Could be useful for small to medium scale projects.
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SunExposure, 150euros
A plugin to calculate, for a given period of time (season for ex), the number of hours during which the direct sunrays hit the surfaces of a Sketchup model.
It is based on climatic data (epw files)
SketchUp Extension Warehouse
Your library of custom third-party extensions created to optimize your SketchUp workflow.
(extensions.sketchup.com)
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very good
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One new dynamic component plugin for doors and windows is a neat plugin by an independent programmer is Flex.
http://frandzel3d.com/blog/ -
You might also want to add the foundation plugin, it is starting to finally develop into something:
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WOW! some list! Thank You!!
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wonderful
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Please add the new electrical plugin to the list:
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Dear Friends,
I wish to introduce 2 free plugins for architectures. "MAJ Wall" can draw wall and "MAJ Door/ Window Cutter". Both are available in EWH. Simply you can follow 2D plan by using these plugins.
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