Fredoscale Plugin Sketchup

Here is the story of FredoScale, not just as a plugin, but as the instrument that gave SketchUp users the sixth degree of freedom they always dreamed of.

: A tool for bending a model radially with a single click, useful for curved facades or store exteriors. Box Tapering

To create complex organic geometry, select the Twist tool, define your rotation axis, and dial in the target angle. The geometry topology will automatically subdivide to create a smooth spiral. The Radial Bend tool works similarly: choose a pivot line, set a radius, and curve your geometry effortlessly. Best Practices for Smooth Performance

Download and install the latest version of LibFredo6 from the SketchUp Extension Warehouse or SketchUcation. This shared library powers all of Fredo6's plugins.

: If your selection’s bounding box is misaligned, right-click while using any FredoScale tool and select "Set Orientation" to align the transformation to a specific face or edge.

Architects use it for parametric-looking facades. Woodworkers use it to visualize bent laminations. 3D printers use it to scale organic sculptures without destroying detail.

FredoScale requires two other libraries to work: LibFredo6 (the framework) and TT_Lib (Trimble Library). Don't skip these! The plugin will prompt you to install them automatically.

: FredoScale works in harmony with other SketchUp tools and plugins, ensuring that you can incorporate it into your existing workflow without any compatibility issues.

Getting started with FredoScale is straightforward:

Bend objects along a curved path, which is ideal for creating curved walls, ramps, or arched furniture. System Requirements and Installation

Complex, non-manifold geometry might behave unexpectedly during bending or twisting. Ensure your models are "solid" when possible.

: Both require a free SketchUcation account to download. Once installed via the Extension Manager, you can find the tools under Tools > Fredo6 Collection > FredoScale . 2. Key Tools & Features

: Unlike SketchUp's native scale tool, FredoScale allows for both uniform and non-uniform scaling. This means you can scale objects along one axis or scale them freely in any direction, providing more control over the final shape and size of your model.

If you are exploring alternatives, other powerful extensions like (for creating organic surfaces from profiles) and Joint Push Pull (for extruding curved faces) are often mentioned alongside FredoScale as part of an advanced modeler's toolkit. SketchyFFD is another plugin that offers free-form deformation via a lattice, providing a different method for organic modeling.

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The extension provides a specialized suite of interactive tools: Box Scaling