Selects all matching component instances that share the same tag or layer assignment. 3. Entity Property Matching

While SketchUp has improved its native selection tools over the years (adding "Select All on Same Layer," etc.), it still lacks the granular control that Selection Toys provides.

is a powerful, free extension for SketchUp developed by ThomThom (Thomas Thomassen) that drastically improves how you select and filter entities in your 3D models . It is widely considered an essential tool for maintaining complex scenes. Key Features

Import a CAD file full of floating line segments? Selection Toys can instantly identify and select every edge that isn't connected to a face, allowing you to delete them en masse.

Finds and grabs all objects with identical front or back material configurations.

In the world of 3D modeling, speed isn't just about how fast you can push and pull geometry—it’s about how efficiently you can what you are working on. For SketchUp users, the native selection tools (the standard rectangular marquee and the Ctrl/Cmd key for toggling) are often the first bottleneck in a complex workflow.

: Search for "Selection Toys" directly within SketchUp’s Extension Warehouse window or visit the web page.

You can download Selection Toys through the following official channels:

Finds bounding loops or interior hole outlines of a chosen surface using Tools > Selection Toys > Select Edge Loops . 2. Component and Instance Management