If you’ve spent any time in the 3D modeling world, you know that SketchUp is beloved for its intuitive push-pull mechanics and ease of use. However, as your projects grow in complexity—from kitchen cabinets to massive architectural structures—the native toolset can feel limiting. Enter the world of extensions, and more specifically, the legendary SketchUp BZ Toolbar.
Key Features:
The BZ Toolbar quickly gained popularity among Brazilian SketchUp users. It provided easy access to frequently used tools and commands, as well as some custom features that were not available in the standard SketchUp toolbar. Bruno and his team continued to improve and expand the toolbar, incorporating feedback from users and adding new features. sketchup bz toolbar
To use the BZ Toolbar, you must install both the extension and its required library.
Conclusion
While SketchUp has Push/Pull, BZ offers a more robust "Thicken" command that works on curved surfaces and non-planar faces where Push/Pull fails.
Icon: Two overlapping cubes with a curved arrow. The Problem: You placed 50 oak chairs in a theater. The client decides they want black steel chairs. Native workflow: Delete 50 chairs > Insert new chair > Reposition 50 times. The Solution: Mastering the SketchUp BZ Toolbar: The Ultimate Guide
: Modeling "free-form" structures, such as the curved ribs of a stadium or the organic lines of the Central Bank of Iraq Tower Furniture Design