PathCopy Tutorials

SketchUp Extension Introduction Video

Copy Objects Along Paths in SketchUp with PathCopy

Extension Name

PathCopy

Extension Developer

Rick Wilson

Extension Cost

Free

Where to get it
PathCopy Download Link – https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/pathcopy

Extension Description – PathCopy

Path Copy is an extension for SketchUp designed to help you create multiple different copies of objects along paths. You can set spacing by typing in a value on your keyboard and hitting the “Enter” key.

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PathCopy for SketchUp Function Description

PathCopy is a very simple SketchUp Extension designed to help you copy objects along paths. Applications for this include architecture, landscape architecture, woodworking, and much more. From copying trees along roads to balusters along stair paths, this extension is great for many different applications.

How PathCopy Works

Simply select the path you’d like to copy along, then activate PathCopy from the extensions menu above, then click on your object. It will then be copied along the path. To adjust spacing, type in a spacing value and hit the “Enter” key. You can also set if objects are placed based on a spacing value, or if they’ll be placed on the path’s vertices.

For paths with more than one line segment, sometimes it makes more sense to place objects along each individual segment, and sometimes it makes sense to use the extension “Weld” to create a single, uninterrupted path along which you copy objects – it just depends on what you’re trying to create.

About Justin Geis

Hi, I'm Justin Geis, and I'm the founder of The SketchUp Essentials. I started using SketchUp as part of my work as a general contractor in 2008. I quickly realized the power of the software and started using it for personal projects. I started The SketchUp Essentials as a place to share easy to follow SketchUp tutorials and tips to help everyone harness the power of 3D Modeling in their lives. When not working with SketchUp, I enjoy playing soccer and spending time with my wife and our two dogs.

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