Shape Bender — Plugin Sketchup

To function correctly, the plugin requires three specific elements arranged in a precise way:

is a powerful, free extension for SketchUp that allows users to bend existing groups or components along a curved path. Developed by Chris Fullmer , this tool is essential for creating complex, organic forms like curved staircases, arched facades, and custom piping that would be difficult to model manually. Why Use Shape Bender? plugin sketchup shape bender

A single straight line drawn exactly along the Red Axis (the X-axis). This line should ideally match the length of your object. To function correctly, the plugin requires three specific

The cursor will prompt you to click the . Once selected, the cursor changes. Click the Target Curve . Preview and Adjust: A green wireframe preview will appear. A single straight line drawn exactly along the

While SketchUp excels at rectilinear modeling, bending geometry natively is a challenge. Shape Bender solves this by using a "base-to-target" logic:

It performs complex deformations in seconds that would otherwise require manual face-by-face rotation.

Draw your desired curve elsewhere in the model (the Target Curve). Select the object first.