Vbo Piping Pro V2.1.7 Sketchup Plugin Info
If you need to change the path, double-click on the generated pipe to enter the "Edit Group" mode, revealing the original lines. Move, add, or delete these lines as required. Once you exit the group, the 3D pipe network will automatically update to reflect your changes.
Browse to and select the vbo_piping_pro_v2.1.7.rbz file, then click Open .
| Task | V2.0.3 | V2.1.7 | Improvement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Generate 500 pipe segments | 12.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | | | Export BOM for 2,000 fittings | 8.2 seconds | 3.1 seconds | 62% faster | | Undo after complex branch | 1.5 sec lag | Instant | Smoother undo stack | | File save (100MB model) | 18 seconds | 13 seconds | 28% reduction | Vbo Piping Pro V2.1.7 Sketchup Plugin
Select the newly created group or component. Go to the Vbo Piping Pro toolbar and click the "Build Pipes Branch" icon. A dialog box will appear. Here, you can select the pipe collection (e.g., Metal), set the pipe size, and choose the types for ending and continuing fittings. Click "OK," and the plugin will instantly convert your linework into a detailed 3D pipe network.
This will automatically scan your model for VBO Piping components and list them in a table. : If you need to change the path, double-click
: For a more manual approach, you can use the native SketchUp File > Generate Report tool, but you will need to manually filter for attributes specific to VBO Piping components. If you'd like, I can help you with:
: Users can rapidly switch between 2D and 3D views by toggling specific layers ( 8_mep_piping2D 8_mep_piping3D Browse to and select the vbo_piping_pro_v2
Total volume and weight estimates (if material densities are assigned). What’s New in Version 2.1.7?
Comprehensive Guide to VBO Piping Pro V2.1.7 for SketchUp VBO Piping Pro V2.1.7 is a powerful extension for Trimble SketchUp designed to automate the creation of complex piping systems. It transforms simple 2D lines and 3D paths into detailed, constructible piping models complete with fittings, flanges, and valves.
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