Profile Builder Tutorials
SketchUp Extension Introduction Video
Creating a Smart Wall Assembly with Profile Builder!
Extension Name
Profile Builder
Extension Developer
MindSightStudios
Extension Cost
$79
Where to get it
Profile Builder Download (Affiliate Link) – http://www.thesketchupessentials.com/profilebuilder
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Extension Description – Profile Builder
Profile builder is an extension for SketchUp that allows you to create powerful parametric assemblies and profiles. The profiles are fully editable and adjustable, allowing many different modeling options. This extension is especially good at creating assemblies, or groups of extrusions and repeating components, like framed walls, stair rails, and much much more!
More Profile Builder for SketchUp Tutorials
FENCES ALONG TERRAIN in SketchUp with Tools on Surface and Profile Builder
Learn to use the extensions Tools on Surface and Profile Builder to create a complex fence that follows the face of your terrain in SketchUp!
Creating Glass Skin with Curviloft and Profile Builder
In this video, learn to use the extensions Curviloft and Profile Builder to create a complex glass skin, complete with actual mullions!
FAST SELECTIONS with Profile Builder’s Smart Path Selection Tool
The smart path selection tool in Profile Builder allows you to much more quickly select complex paths in SketchUp!
Profile Builder 3 Tutorial – PATH MODE
In this video, learn to use profile builder 3’s new path mode function to easily intersect existing objects created in Profile Builder in SketchUp!
PROFILE BUILDER 3 TUTORIALS – Repeating Component Assemblies with Spans
In this video, we talk about how to use Profile Builder 3’s new Spans feature to create assemblies with repeating components in-between supports!
PROFILE BUILDER 3 TUTORIAL – Using Spans for Patterned Assemblies in SketchUp
Learn about spans, or Assemblies with Profiles and components that run between intermediate supports in Profile Builder!
Profile Builder for SketchUp Function Description
This extension contains a HUGE number of functions, including the following –
- Profiles
- Assemblies
- Automatic Assembly Creation Tool
- Smart Path Selection Tool
- Hole Tool
- Live Path Editing Tool
- Trim Tools
- and more!
Profiles are objects that get extruded along paths, like steel I-Beams, pipes, base and crown molding profiles, and more. One of the great things about the profiles in Profile Builder is that they can be edited and changed after they’re created without you having to go back and re-extrude all the profiles. In addition, they can also be added to assemblies.
Assemblies are collections of profiles and repeating components, allowing you to create more complex objects along paths. They’re almost like if you were to add the ability to repeat components along a path to the follow me tool in SketchUp. These are really good for things like stair rails, fences, framed walls, and much much more.
In Profile Builder 3, the ability was added for Profile Builder 3 to automatically create assemblies based on an assembly you’ve already created, meaning that instead of having to assemble everything manually, you just model an assembly and let the extension assemble it for re-use!
Auto Assemble Tutorial – http://www.thesketchupessentials.com/profilebuilderautoassemble/
The smart path selection tool allows you to quickly select a path within SketchUp. Instead of having to click over and over again trying to pick a complex path, this tool automatically tries to find the path for you!
http://www.thesketchupessentials.com/fast-selections-with-profile-builders-smart-path-selection-tool/
The hole tool allows you to punch holes in just about any geometry you could want in SketchUp. It works both on raw and grouped/nested geometry.
http://www.thesketchupessentials.com/cutting-holes-in-sketchup-with-profile-builder-3s-hole-tool/
The live path editing tool allows you to change and adjust your paths within SketchUp, then automatically re-generate your object along the path that you just changed. Rather than having to re-extrude an object manually, Profile Builder will automatically re-create your object along your changed path!
http://www.thesketchupessentials.com/profile-builder-3-tutorial-path-mode/
Profile Builder contains a complete suite of tools for trimming, cutting, merging, and extending profiles. These allow you to adjust the junctions between different objects for smooth geometry.
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.