Extension Sources is a developer tool for SketchUp extension developers. When developing a SketchUp extension you want to be able to load the extension from your source directory instead of directly in the SketchUp Plugins directory. Background In the past I’ve usually created a helper Continue reading →
Bunny proof cable protecter
A.k.a. BunnyGuard 2000 When you need to protect your interweb wires from being nibbled up! Step 1: Create Marquette Step 2: Convert to SketchUp model Step 3: Extract 2D profiles Step 4: Assemble and send for inspection: Before: After: Continue reading →
Laser cut lens cradle for Sony 200-600mm
I’ve recently gotten myself the Sony FE 200–600 mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS lens. But given its size I always unmount it from the camera when I’m not using it. I didn’t have any vertical space for it to stand upright. Laying the lens horizontally the Continue reading →
Laser cut birch Caverna storage box
One of the boardgames I really enjoy is Caverna: The Cave Farmers. It comes with so many pieces that often we just didn’t pack down the game for a few days. Trying to organise the everything is a challenge. Forget zip bags, the cave tiles Continue reading →
Export from SketchUp to Cities: Skylines
I recently started playing Cities: Skylines, Colossus’ recent city builder game. I was really impressed to how well it simply “just worked” – especially given how fresh it was. What also intrigued me was it’s reported good support for user modding. Creating assets from existing Continue reading →
CleanUp 3.3 for SketchUp – Respecting your locks!
At last I finally got around to update CleanUp to not touch instances that are locked. So now you can safely lock your imported plan drawing and CleanUp will not nuke all the line work. Note that locking one instance means that all the other instance Continue reading →
Solid Inspector² for SketchUp 2014+
The second version of Solid Inspector² is now available! It features better information about each error and offer to automatically repair many of the issues it detects. Note that this version is compatible only with SketchUp 2014 and newer. If you have an older version you must continue to Continue reading →
SketchUp Extensions UX: Don’t break Undo!
Creating a 3d model isn’t a linear experience, you often have to take a step back, or two or ten. However, while extensions adds great power to SketchUp and let the user create better models, they can sometimes put a fork in the process. One Continue reading →