The latest version of the plugin for SketchUp is available for download on the SketchUcation Plugin Store If your goal is to curve text
Prerequisite: You must first install LibFredo6 (v14.3b or above).
Alternatives (For Comparison)
- SubD (SketchUp Studio): Native subdivision modeling (different workflow, not direct lofting).
- Artisan / Vertex Tools: More for sculpting than precision lofting.
- Curvizard (also by Fredo6): Curve optimization and cleanup – often used before Curviloft.
- CLF Shape Bender: For bending geometry along a path (different purpose).
The plugin provides three primary methods for generating geometry:
Licensing: Since 2022, Curviloft has transitioned from a free tool to a paid extension. A perpetual license (valid for 3 seats) costs approximately $15, or it can be purchased as part of the Fredo6Bundle (8 plugins) for $50. A 30-day free trial is available.
- Download the SketchUcation Plugin Store loader.
- Install it via SketchUp > Window > Preferences > Extensions.
- Open the Plugin Store inside SketchUp.
- Search for "Curviloft."
- Click Install. This guarantees the latest version.
Curviloft is comprised of three primary tools, each accessible via the Tools > Fredo6 Collection > Curviloft menu or its dedicated toolbar:
Curviloft is a SketchUp plugin developed by Luciano Sobral, a renowned expert in the field of 3D modeling. This plugin allows users to create complex, curved surfaces with unprecedented ease and flexibility. By leveraging advanced algorithms and techniques, Curviloft enables the generation of smooth, organic shapes that would be challenging, if not impossible, to achieve using native SketchUp tools.
To get the most out of Curviloft, keep the following tips in mind:
