Curviloft is a dedicated surface-generation plugin for Trimble SketchUp. It replicates the "lofting" and "skinning" capabilities found in advanced NURBS modeling software like Rhino or SolidWorks, but keeps the workflow entirely within SketchUp’s user-friendly polygonal environment.
of SketchUp is often required for the tools to appear in your toolbar. SketchUp Community Licensing Details As of recent updates, Curviloft is a paid extension (though it may offer a 30-day free trial): SketchUcation Individual License : Approximately $15 for a perpetual license for 3 seats.
The extension is commonly downloaded as an —the standard format for installing plugins via SketchUp's Extension Manager. The Three Core Tools of Curviloft curviloft rbz
This functions like a supercharged version of SketchUp’s "Follow Me" tool. While "Follow Me" keeps the profile shape static as it moves along a path, Curviloft allows the profile to change shape from the start of the path to the end.
Restart SketchUp to ensure the plugin loads correctly. Understanding the Curviloft Interface and Settings SketchUp Community Licensing Details As of recent updates,
, ensuring that the digital model is no longer a limitation, but a catalyst for formal innovation.
Note: Mac users find this in ~/Library/Application Support/SketchUp . While "Follow Me" keeps the profile shape static
Skinning is ideal for landscape architecture, organic roofs, and filling in complex holes within an existing mesh.