Bender — Plugin Sketchup Shape

CLF Shape Bender, developed by Chris Fullmer, is a free SketchUp extension used to bend groups or components along a curved path. It is particularly useful for modeling complex, organic shapes like curved stairs, ramps, and railings. Essential Requirements

1. The Target Curve: A single, continuous edge (or group of edges) representing the path you want to follow. Tip: Use Weld (from the JHS Powerbar or LibFredo6) to join segmented arcs into a single polyline. Segmented curves cause faceted bends.
2. The Straight Curve: A temporary, straight reference line exactly the same length as your Target Curve.
3. The Geometry: Your object must be a Group (not a Component). It must be positioned so its "spine" runs perfectly parallel to the Straight Curve.

SketchUp is a powerful tool for 3D modeling, but its native toolset can feel rigid when you need to transform straight geometry into complex, flowing curves. This is where the Shape Bender plugin, developed by Chris Fullmer, becomes an essential part of any designer's workflow. plugin sketchup shape bender

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