Profile Builder 2 is built around three fundamental concepts: .
Developed by Dale Martens (Whaat) of MindSight Studios , this extension supercharges SketchUp’s basic "Follow Me" tool. It converts standard 2D vector shapes into dynamic, editable 3D objects like walls, moulding, piping, and complex assemblies.
Beyond "Follow Me": Mastering Precision with DM Profile Builder 2 for SketchUp DM Profile Builder 2 Plugin for Sketchup
Enter . Developed by Didier Bur (and now maintained by MindSight Studios), this tool is often called the "Swiss Army knife" of profile modeling. It transforms the tedious process of extruding profiles along paths into a dynamic, editable, and highly efficient workflow.
In the world of 3D modeling for architecture, construction, and woodworking, efficiency is paramount. Manually extruding profiles along paths (using SketchUp’s native tool) is time-consuming, non-parametric, and difficult to edit. DM Profile Builder 2 , developed by Didier Bur, is a powerful extension that transforms this process into an intelligent, parametric, and highly efficient workflow. It allows users to create, apply, and edit complex linear extrusions (moldings, railings, structural beams, trusses, and more) in seconds. Profile Builder 2 is built around three fundamental
Profile Builder 2 (PB2) revolutionized how SketchUp users approach modeling, bridging the gap between basic 3D modeling and intelligent, parametric design. Although newer versions exist, Profile Builder 2 introduced the core functionality that made it a must-have tool for architects, designers, and contractors looking to save time and increase accuracy. What is Profile Builder 2 for SketchUp?
What do you primarily model? (e.g., architecture, woodworking, MEP piping, framing) Beyond "Follow Me": Mastering Precision with DM Profile
Create and save custom shapes that automatically adjust to your specifications.
For architects, interior designers, and construction professionals who rely on SketchUp, few tools have been as revolutionary as the . Often described as the "Follow Me tool on steroids," this SketchUp extension fundamentally changes how users approach parametric modeling, allowing them to build, edit, and quantify intelligent models of real building materials with unprecedented speed.
When using the full licensed version, you can assign costs and weight data to layers and materials, enabling for selected objects. Unit weights and unit costs can be associated with particular layers, while surface area costs can be linked to specific materials — perfect for finishes like paint, flooring, tile, or varnish.