Get the plugin from the SketchUcation Plugin Store.
Curviloft (whether 1.8a or 2.0a) is a transformative extension that fundamentally redefines what's possible with organic surface modeling in SketchUp. It elegantly solves a core problem of the software, turning its biggest weakness—complex curves—into its greatest strength. From the precision of "Loft by Spline" to the creative freedom of "Skinning," the tools are robust, well-implemented, and form the cornerstone of countless professional workflows in architecture, product design, and beyond.
Unlike the native "Follow Me" or "Sandbox" tools, CurviLoft 18 allows for non-destructive editing of curves and real-time updating of the resulting mesh. It is best described as a hybrid between a curve engineering tool and a surface modeling engine.
To run Curviloft, several dependencies must be installed on your SketchUp system: curviloft 18
This is a more constrained, guided version of the first tool. Instead of the surface being generated solely between profiles, you can define a "rail" curve that the surface must follow.
refers to the specific version released alongside the LibFredo6 14.x framework. It is not a standalone product but an update to the classic Curviloft toolset, optimized for SketchUp 2021 through 2024.
You can select your curves beforehand ( Pre-Selection mode ) or click them manually in a specific order ( Manual Selection mode ). Get the plugin from the SketchUcation Plugin Store
To get started:
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To use Curviloft effectively, users must install supporting libraries and manage licensing: From the precision of "Loft by Spline" to
: You must first download and install LibFredo6 (the shared framework code for all of Fredo6's utilities) and the SketchUcation ExtensionStore .
SketchUp 2021 and later introduced a new graphics pipeline. CurviLoft 18 leverages this for real-time previews. As you drag your mouse to adjust a loft, the surface updates instantly without the white "loading" flash.
Make sure your path and profiles intersect correctly for smooth results.