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  1. Profile Builder 4 or Magic Molding? Comparison of Ornamentation Plugins in SketchUp

    Profile Builder 4 or Magic Molding? Comparison of Ornamentation Plugins in SketchUp

    Sketchup How does Profile Builder 4 differ from Magic Molding? Scope, pricing, profile libraries, and learning curve. Find out which plugin fits your projects.
  2. The Best Free SketchUp Plugins for Interior Designers in 2026!

    The Best Free SketchUp Plugins for Interior Designers in 2026!

    Sketchup Which SketchUp plugins are really worth having? Discover 7 free extensions for interior designers and find out which ones have just stopped being free!
  3. English wainscoting in SketchUp - how to design wall panels step by step

    English wainscoting in SketchUp - how to design wall panels step by step

    Sketchup How to design English wainscoting in SketchUp? Learn the rules for panel division, wainscot proportions, and speed up your work with the Magic Molding plugin.
  4. Reversed Faces in SketchUp – why are blue faces showing and how to fix them?

    Reversed Faces in SketchUp – why are blue faces showing and how to fix them?

    Sketchup Blue faces in SketchUp are flipped faces. Learn where they come from, how to quickly locate and fix them before they mess up your render or model export.
  5. Follow Me in SketchUp - Complete Guide and 7 Mistakes That Ruin Geometry

    Follow Me in SketchUp - Complete Guide and 7 Mistakes That Ruin Geometry

    Sketchup Master the Follow Me tool in SketchUp! Check out the complete guide and discover 7 mistakes that ruin 3D model geometry.
  6. How to make baseboards and ceiling cornices in SketchUp? Three methods!

    How to make baseboards and ceiling cornices in SketchUp? Three methods!

    Sketchup Modeling moldings in SketchUp? Discover 3 proven methods for baseboards and cornices. Check Follow Me drawbacks, ready models, and time-saving plugins!
  7. Magic Molding - stucco, moldings, and cornices in SketchUp in seconds

    Magic Molding - stucco, moldings, and cornices in SketchUp in seconds

    Sketchup Does modeling baseboards, cornices, and stucco take you precious hours? Give up traditional methods and try the Magic Molding plugin, which will generate them for you.
  8. AutoCAD or SketchUp - choose a course to start in architecture

    AutoCAD or SketchUp - choose a course to start in architecture

    Interior Design Sketchup Autocad Wondering which to choose: AutoCAD or SketchUp? Discover the differences, choose the right course, and start designing architecture and interiors
  9. Unusual Shapes and Tiles in SketchUp – Gores, Hexagons, and Fans

    Unusual Shapes and Tiles in SketchUp – Gores, Hexagons, and Fans

    Sketchup Hexagons and gores in SketchUp in 5 seconds? Discover how to model the most challenging tile shapes. Read now!
  10. 3 ways to create a floor in SketchUp – from texture to a 3D model

    3 ways to create a floor in SketchUp – from texture to a 3D model

    Sketchup From a flat texture to advanced 3D. Discover 3 methods for creating a floor in SketchUp and uncover our reliable "gamechanger". Read on!
  11. French and Classic Herringbone in SketchUp – how to do it quickly and error-free?

    French and Classic Herringbone in SketchUp – how to do it quickly and error-free?

    Sketchup Free Materials Manual herringbone installation is a nightmare! See how to automate this process in SketchUp and save hours of work. Click to find out!
  12. Floor Generator for SketchUp not working? Discover the best alternative in 2026!

    Floor Generator for SketchUp not working? Discover the best alternative in 2026!

    Sketchup Free Materials Tired of Floor Generator errors? Discover the reliable Custom Ground Wizard plugin and create 3D floors stress-free. Read the article!
  13. SketchUp, V-Ray - Frame Buffer Window Not Responding - Tutorial Guide

    SketchUp, V-Ray - Frame Buffer Window Not Responding - Tutorial Guide

    Sketchup Can't preview the progress of your visualization? You click on the taskbar, but the Frame Buffer doesn't respond? Don't worry, there's a simple solution.
  14. SketchUp - how to add a component? Guide, tutorial

    SketchUp - how to add a component? Guide, tutorial

    Sketchup Creating components is an excellent way to keep your scene organized. See why it’s so important!
  15. SketchUp - Overexposed windows, what to do? - Guide, tutorial

    SketchUp - Overexposed windows, what to do? - Guide, tutorial

    Sketchup See how to balance the exposure difference between the interior and the exterior so as not to overexpose windows.
  16. How to Make a Sphere in SketchUp? - Guide, Tutorial

    How to Make a Sphere in SketchUp? - Guide, Tutorial

    Sketchup In this guide, you'll learn how to easily create a sphere in SketchUp
  17. SketchUp - how to create a cone? Guide, tutorial

    SketchUp - how to create a cone? Guide, tutorial

    Sketchup The cone is one of the solids that causes difficulties for beginners. In this article, I'll show you how to create it in a simple way!
  18. SketchUp - how to change inches to centimeters? Guide, tutorial

    SketchUp - how to change inches to centimeters? Guide, tutorial

    Sketchup Measurement units are chosen in SketchUp at the very start by selecting the appropriate template. How to change them later? You will find the answer in this article.
  19. SketchUp - V-Ray Decal - What is it and how to use it? Guide, tutorial

    SketchUp - V-Ray Decal - What is it and how to use it? Guide, tutorial

    Sketchup Decals, or V-Ray Decal, is one of the new features introduced in V-Ray 5.2. See what you can use them for!
  20. Scan-to-design - how does the scanning application in SketchUp work?

    Scan-to-design - how does the scanning application in SketchUp work?

    Sketchup See how quickly you can create 3D interior models in SketchUp on iPad thanks to LiDAR technology and the Scan-to-design tool. Efficiency at your fingertips!
  21. How to find and fix missing textures in SketchUp?

    How to find and fix missing textures in SketchUp?

    Sketchup Missing textures in V-Ray for SketchUp can hinder your work and reduce render quality. Find out how to quickly fix this problem using the File Path Editor!
  22. SketchUp - Interactive Rendering - Real-Time Preview in V-Ray - Guide, Tutorial

    SketchUp - Interactive Rendering - Real-Time Preview in V-Ray - Guide, Tutorial

    Sketchup Have you ever refined a model in SketchUp only to end up with an unsatisfying result in V-Ray? Previewing your progress will help you save time!
  23. How to create realistic materials in SketchUp - what are PBR maps?

    How to create realistic materials in SketchUp - what are PBR maps?

    Sketchup Do you want to create realistic materials in V-Ray for SketchUp? Use Diffuse, Normal or Displacement maps to elevate the quality of your visualizations!
  24. SketchUp - how to fix invisible .skp icon previews?

    SketchUp - how to fix invisible .skp icon previews?

    Sketchup Having trouble with invisible .skp file icon previews in SketchUp? Learn how to quickly fix this issue and why it happens. Check out the solution!