Curviloft Plugin: Sketchup

Creates a surface by following one or two contours along a specific rail curve.

Master Complex Geometry: A Deep Dive into the Curviloft Plugin for SketchUp curviloft plugin sketchup

The Curviloft plugin is a bridge between SketchUp's simplicity and the power of high-end NURBS modelers like Rhino. Whether you are an architect designing a parametric facade or a hobbyist 3D printing a custom figurine, Curviloft provides the "skin" to your creative "bones." Creates a surface by following one or two

“Curviloft doesn’t just add one feature; it adds an entire modeling dimension to SketchUp.” : Follows a designated "rail" curve to join

Extrudes a profile along a specific guiding line or "rail," allowing for precise control over curved forms.

: Follows a designated "rail" curve to join contours, effectively sweeping a shape along a custom trajectory.

Curviloft will instantaneously generate a purple, grouped mesh. Right-click the new group > Explode (once) and then use Soften Edges (Window > Soften Edges) to smooth the shading.