The star of the show. Select two or more profile curves (different shapes, sizes, orientations), and Curviloft generates a smooth, continuous skin between them. Need to transition a square column into a circular dome? This does it in seconds.
Curviloft isn't just a tool; it's a bridge between SketchUp's simplicity and the complex world of organic design. Once you master it, the "limitations" of SketchUp virtually disappear.
Get the Curviloft RBZ file from the SketchUcation Plugin Store. curviloft sketchup
It is part of the collection but functions as a standalone tool within SketchUp.
| Tool | Best For | Smooth Organic Surfaces | Ease of Use | |------|----------|------------------------|--------------| | Native Sandbox (From Contours) | Simple terrain | Poor (grid-based only) | Easy | | Native Follow Me | Constant-profile sweeps | No profile morphing | Easy | | Curviloft | Morphing between multiple, different profiles | Excellent | Moderate | | Artisan/SubD | Subdivision sculpting | Excellent | Moderate-Hard | The star of the show
If you are trying to model a car hood or a complex landscape, draw a grid of curves (longitude and latitude) intersecting each other. Use the tool to generate a surface that respects the grid perfectly.
Curviloft is a plugin designed to generate skins (surfaces) over a network of lines. Unlike the native "From Contours" tool, Curviloft gives you granular control over how the surface is generated, ensuring smooth transitions and clean topology. This does it in seconds
Curviloft is a powerful, free extension for SketchUp developed by that allows you to create complex curved surfaces and "lofted" shapes from simple contours. It is widely used for architectural modeling, furniture design, and organic shapes that standard SketchUp tools cannot easily replicate. 🛠️ Getting Started