Editor Sketchup //free\\: Toolbar

Once you memorize keyboard shortcuts for basic actions (like L for Line, E for Eraser, and Spacebar for Select), permanently hide those icons. Icons are visual bloat for tools you already know by heart.

: Navigate to the Window menu and select Toolbar Editor .

Using the Toolbar Editor, you can cherry-pick only the extension tools you use.

: Newly installed extensions often do not show up automatically. Go to View > Toolbars (Windows) or Extensions (macOS) to check the box next to the new plugin name to make its toolbar visible. toolbar editor sketchup

An interesting "feature" or workflow you can create with this tool is a . Instead of having 20 different plugin toolbars open, you can group specific commands from various extensions into a single, workflow-oriented bar. Custom Workflow Feature: The "Super-Bar"

The process is straightforward. Navigate to View > Toolbars to open the main panel, also giving you check-box control over which toolbars are visible. To actually move and arrange icons, you can simply hold down the Ctrl key while dragging a tool from one toolbar to another, or to a brand new custom bar you've created. The Options tab is also a handy feature, allowing you to toggle tool icon size for better visibility and choose whether screen tips appear to help guide you.

Watch these tutorials to see how to build your own custom toolbars and organize your SketchUp workspace effectively: Once you memorize keyboard shortcuts for basic actions

Name your custom toolbar (e.g., "Daily Workflow" or "ArchViz Quick Tools").

If SketchUp fails to remember your icon positions when you reopen the software, it is usually a user permissions issue. Right-click the SketchUp desktop icon, select , arrange your toolbars, and close the program. This forces Windows to permanently save the new layout coordinates to your registry registry. Backing Up Your Work

: Visual walk-throughs like Setting Up SketchUp Toolbar and Customizing Toolbar Button Images offer practical demonstrations of organizing your workspace without extra plugins. If you'd like, I can help you: Using the Toolbar Editor, you can cherry-pick only

Whether you stick with the native customization tools, embrace the powerful simplicity of Aerilius's Toolbar Editor, or upgrade to the feature-rich Lord of the Toolbars, you have the power to shape SketchUp to your will. Take the time to experiment, create a setup that feels right for you, and watch as your modeling speed and enjoyment reach new heights. The perfect toolbar is not a luxury; it's a necessity for any serious 3D artist.

LOTT is a comprehensive workspace management tool. It features a (a permanent, floating menu bar for quick access to any command), a Master List of all your extensions and native tools, a Command History for fast navigation, and the ability to create custom toolbars that mix native and plugin icons.

Once open, a small, floating window appears. This is your command center.

To quickly switch between X-ray, Shaded, and Wireframe modes.

Mac users rely on a single, primary top toolbar and a "Large Tool Set" palette. While you cannot create entirely new floating toolbars natively like on Windows, you can extensively customize the main top bar. Third-party extensions on Mac usually exist as separate, independent floating panels. 2. How to Create Custom Toolbars (Windows)