Many third-party SketchUp plugins feel clunky or out-of-place, but Curic BoxView was built with a "powerful Overlay + Edit Tool system" to mimic native SketchUp functionality. This means the tool uses SketchUp's existing infrastructure, contributing to a smooth and responsive experience.
: Unlike manual methods that often involve cumbersome nested groups or "ghost" geometry, BoxView is lightweight. It wraps existing models without duplicating geometry and cleans up the structure once exploded or removed. How to Use Curic BoxView
To truly master , memorize these shortcuts (which you can map via the SketchUp Preferences > Shortcuts menu):
Produce quickly, ideal for generating presentation materials or shop drawings. curic box view new
: For exact modeling, users can type specific distances into the Measurements Box (VCB) to move a face by a precise amount.
Click once to define the first corner of your rectangle. Move your mouse to define the opposite corner. Click again. Finally, drag your mouse upwards (or downwards) to define the height (Z-axis). Click a third time to complete the box.
, allowing it to feel like a built-in feature rather than a separate tool. Seamless Editing It wraps existing models without duplicating geometry and
Click on any group, component, or collection of loose geometry you want to focus on.
: Save specific bounded views as scenes to reliably transition them into LayOut for final drawings.
The "New" version introduces . You can attach a section plane to any face of the Curic Box. As you rotate the view, the section plane automatically updates to cut the model along the new orientation. This is perfect for creating interior elevations or cross-sections without manually repositioning clipping planes. Click once to define the first corner of your rectangle
: Create clean, styled 3D cropped cut-outs of floor levels or specific architectural features for active visual presentations. 🏪 How to Acquire
: Select the box to reveal draggable handles. You can also toggle the cut on or off without deleting the box itself.
: Every created box generates custom, on-screen drag handles. Users drag any face inward or outward to slice through complex 3D structures instantly.