Thinking in 3D with SketchUp

By Daria | 22/07/2021 | Comments Off on Thinking in 3D with SketchUp
Thinking in 3D

“I live in 3D and think in 3D and so I find the most efficient way to get that 3D image out of my head and start working with it is to create it directly in Sketchup.” – Derek Sallans, Longhouse Design

Derek’s workflow for concept design is so fast and intuitive, so very SketchUp-like, we couldn’t help but share it with you! 🙂

The Flying Geometry SketchUp Bug

By Yoni | 30/06/2021 | Comments Off on The Flying Geometry SketchUp Bug
Flying Geometry Sketchup Bug

Imagine you’re in the middle of modeling a project. Suddenly, the geometry snaps to some weird location. You try to undo… No Undo!? 😠

Easy Fencing in SketchUp with Justin

By Daria | 27/05/2021 | Comments Off on Easy Fencing in SketchUp with Justin
EASY FENCING in SketchUp with FlexTools FlexFence

Check out a new video from The SketchUp Essentials about dynamic fences and railings.

A short introduction from Justin’s Newsletter:

” … I talk above about how to save time modeling in SketchUp by using copies. However, sometimes there’s an even easier option available for your modeling – let an extension do the work! …

Introducing FlexFence

By Daria | 22/04/2021 | Comments Off on Introducing FlexFence
howdy flexfence

Create dynamic fences and railings in seconds with the new FlexFence component!

More dynamic panels for your dynamic doors (updated)

By Daria | 10/03/2021 | Comments Off on More dynamic panels for your dynamic doors (updated)
FlexDoor + Multi Panel Door

You can make countless dynamic door variations by combining FlexDoor with a freely available Dynamic Multi Panel by the great DC developer pcmoor.

Custom Thumbnails, Model Finder & More!

By Daria | 21/01/2021 | Comments Off on Custom Thumbnails, Model Finder & More!
Component Finder Model Finder

What’s New:

New in ComponentFinder:

  • Custom Thumbnails
  • Model Finder
  • Show / Sort by Date
  • Recently Used

New Italian Translation
Improvements and fixes

New Flex Multi-Slider and More!

By Daria | 25/11/2020 | Comments Off on New Flex Multi-Slider and More!
Flex Multi-Slider Window

What’s New:
– New Flex Multi-Slider Window/Door
– Improvements
– Fixes

Ready for Sketchup 2021

By Daria | 18/11/2020 | Comments Off on Ready for Sketchup 2021
Sketchup 2021 plus FlexTools

As with every new release of Sketchup, this time too, FlexTools is fully compatible to work with Sketchup 2021.
How to get FlexTools running in Sketchup 2021…

Flex Pocket Door Released!

By Daria | 01/11/2020 | Comments Off on Flex Pocket Door Released!
New Flex Pocket Door Cover Image

The new Flex Pocket Door allows to quickly create a single or double pocket door with solid or glass panels. The wall pocket structure adjusts in size automatically depending on the size of the door.

Photorealistic Rendering with V-Ray

By Daria | 23/10/2020 | Comments Off on Photorealistic Rendering with V-Ray
Moshe Shemesh - VFS Book night render

V-Ray is considered one of the most powerful and high quality render engines for SketchUp. That said, it requires considerable amounts of time, practice and patience to master the skill and unlock all the potential. We’ve been there… We’re still there 😉

Our friend and V-Ray expert Moshe Shemesh took some time…