Libfredo6 Old Version ^new^
LibFredo6 is a shared plugin library required by nearly all extensions developed by Fredo6 for SketchUp. While the latest version supports newer SketchUp releases (v2017 to v2026), users of older software often need a specific "LibFredo6 Old Version" to maintain compatibility. Why You Need a LibFredo6 Old Version
Issue C: UI Icons are Missing or Blank
- Cause: Old Libfredo6 versions used PNG icons stored in a specific folder structure that modern SketchUp sandboxes block.
- Fix: Run SketchUp as Administrator (Windows) or move the plugin folder to the Program Files directory (advanced users only).
Installing an old version of LibFredo6 follows a slightly different path depending on your SketchUp version: LibFredo6 - SketchUp Extension Warehouse Libfredo6 Old Version
- URL pattern:
github.com/Fredo6/Fredo6Lib - Finding old versions: Click the “Releases” tab. You will see a chronological list, e.g.,
v12.0a,v11.2c,v10.7a. Click the release, and download the.rbzfile from the “Assets” section. - Why this is best: GitHub hashes ensure the file hasn’t been tampered with.
Workflow Preservation: If you are working on a machine that cannot be upgraded, using the archived versions ensures your existing toolkit (RoundCorner, FredoScale, etc.) remains functional. Common Issues & Tips LibFredo6 is a shared plugin library required by
Short Example (conceptual)
- Use geometry helper to create a transformed copy of a shape, then show in FreeCAD GUI.
- Use GUI helper to present a small options dialog and apply user choices to the model.
The primary "old version" for legacy users is LibFredo6 v9.5k. This version is the final update for users on older frameworks and is archived specifically for compatibility with: SketchUp 2016 and below SketchUp 2013, 2014, 2015 Pre-8 versions Where to Download Old Versions Cause: Old Libfredo6 versions used PNG icons stored
Typical Structure / Modules
- Base utilities (logging, config, helpers)
- GUI components (dialogs, list/tree widgets, panels)
- Geometry utilities (placement, vector math, shape ops)
- IO and templates (exporters/importers, resource loaders)
- Compatibility layer (version checks, fallbacks)