Vbo Piping Pro V217 Sketchup Plugin Updated File

Note: Version 217 requires SketchUp 2023 or later. It does not support SketchUp Make 2017.

Old versions of the plugin can slow down your work. They might cause SketchUp to freeze on large projects.

: Double-clicking a branch allows for direct editing of source edges and vertices; the 3D pipe updates automatically once editing is finished.

Draw a complex route around a structural column. As you finish the path, v217 analyzes the angles. A perfect 90? It places a Long Radius Elbow. A 45? It places a 45. For odd angles (e.g., 37 degrees), the plugin now offers a "Mitered Elbow" warning, asking if you want to fabricate a custom weld or adjust the route. vbo piping pro v217 sketchup plugin updated

: Includes six standard material sets: Metal, PVC, HDPE, PPR, Welded, and Electrical.

: This dedicated toolset allows manual manipulation of fittings. Modelers can manually rotate custom connections, replace built-in fittings, apply reducing bushes, and instantly assign bespoke names or identification colors to individual system runs.

★★★★☆ (minus half a star for the Comic Sans incident) Note: Version 217 requires SketchUp 2023 or later

You can draft the entire piping network in 2D using standard SketchUp lines and then apply the plugin to convert it to 3D instantly.

Need shop drawings? Go to Extensions > VBO > Export > Isometric Spool . The v217 update now allows you to select a single pipe run and generate a folded isometric with bend angles, cut lengths, and weld marks. This is a game-changer for fabrication.

Fixes a bug from older versions where pipes occasionally reverted back to simple line work when reloading a saved file. They might cause SketchUp to freeze on large projects

It generates a detailed report of all pipes, fittings, and their sizes.

The algorithm governing how elbows, tees, and reducers snap to the wireframe path has been refined. The update minimizes instances where custom components misalign or overlap at sharp angles. 4. Minor Bug Fixes