Top AI Plugins for Sketchup in 2024

Concept about SketchUp Artificial Intelligence (AI) Plugins

Artificial Intelligence technology has been integrated into the 3D modeling designing software SketchUp and makes the third-party software extensions called SketchUp Artificial Intelligence Plugins. These plugins are used to generate complex designs, automate design tasks, and provide advanced analysis features.

Top SketchUp AI Plugins

Artisan

This organic modeling plugin uses AI for creating 3D complex shapes and models. Users can texture, paint, and sculpt 3D models with the help of this AI plugin.

FluidImporter

This is also an AI-based plugin that helps to allow the users to import the 3D models from different types of file formats such as OBJ, STL, and FBX. The import process of 3D models has been streamlined by using this AI plugin which ensures proper scale and orientation of the design models in the SketchUp workplace.

Skatter

This AI-powered scattering plugin allows the users to make organic and complex patterns of their design models easily. The powerful feature of this plugin helps to create realistic designs of trees, rocks, grasses, and other natural elements in SketchUp designs.

Twilight Render

This plugin also uses AI algorithms for creating photorealistic renderings in the SketchUp models. High-quality images along with advanced materials and lighting can be created in less time by using this AI plugin. There is no need for extensive experience in 3D rendering.

SimLab Composer

This is a 3D visualization tool that uses AI technology. This plugin is able to create detailed realistic textures, lighting, and materials in SketchUp models. The interactive and photorealistic renderings have been also created by this AI-powered plugin.

Veras AI

This AI plugin allows users to create AI renders for their designs. In this context, the users only need an internet connection and a SketchUp model. Any kind of additional hardware or software is not required. The rendering of the SketchUp model can be done quickly by using this AI plugin. Users can experiment with different types of styles and settings by using Veras AI and can create artistic and unique renders.

3D Tree Maker

The generation of 3D models of trees and other vegetation can be done by 3D Tree Maker. This AI plugin is also able to populate a landscape that contains a variety of plant species.

Arko AI

By using a cloud-based service, this plugin can create AI renders. This AI plugin is able to work with Rhino3D, Revit, and SketchUp. User can upload their design models to the website and can view those models in 3D from any device.

PlaceMaker

PlaceMaker uses both machine learning and AI to generate 3D models of landscapes, cities, and other geographic features on the basis of real-world data.

Materialize

AI technology has been used by this plugin to generate high-quality texture maps for 3D models automatically. The generation of custom maps from photographs can be also done by this plugin.

Profile Builder

This AI plugin can generate custom 3D profiles for woodworking and architectural projects. The creation of complex 3D shapes and patterns can be also made by this AI plugin.

PlusSpec

This AI plugin also uses both AI and machine learning algorithms to generate accurate 3D models, the construction documents and is also able to generate estimates for building projects.

Applications of SketchUp AI plugins

The AI plugins for SketchUp in 2023 are used for various purposes which include:

Optimization of the lighting and energy

The lighting condition of the design and energy consumption can be stimulated by AI plugins which allow the users to optimize their designs to maintain sustainability.

The placement of the objects automatically

AI plugins are able to populate a model with design objects automatically on the basis of predefined preferences.

Analyzing the structural integrity

The structural integrity of the designs can be analyzed by AI plugins which helps to identify the stress or weakness in the designs and suggest appropriate modifications.

Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual reality (VR)

These types of plugins allow the users to experience the designs in a more interactive way by creating immersive VR and AR experiences of a design.

Appropriate design material selection and simulation

Appropriate design materials have been also suggested by AI plugins on the basis of their durability, cost, and environmental impacts. In addition, the behavior of different materials has been also simulated under various conditions.

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Learn about SketchPlus

SketchPlus is another useful plugin of SketchUp which adds a wide range of easy-to-use tools. In these tools, most of the tools are inspired by some existing popular free extensions. SketchPlus has 30-plus tools and features that help to make innovative designs.

Tools and features of SketchPlus

The tools of SketchPlus include:

➢ Lasso Select
➢ Polygon Lasso Select
➢ Selection Filter
➢ Deep Select Face
➢ Select all Instances
➢ Paint Select
➢ Select Previous / Select Next
➢ Component Finder
➢ Explode+
➢ Change Axes+
➢ Mirror+
➢ Replace Component+
➢ Make Faces+
➢ Drop+
➢ Smart Array
➢ Path Array
➢ Random Spin
➢ Random Scale
➢ Random Position
➢ Move to Origin
➢ Nudge
➢ Align
➢ Move to Z
➢ Flatten to Ground
➢ Sphere Tool
➢ Cone Tool
➢ Torus Tool
➢ Unpaint
➢ Untag
➢ Deep Paint Faces

Advantages of SketchPlus

➢ SketchPlus tools help to provide consistent user experiences.
➢ The most useful features of free extensions are provided by SketchPlus.
➢ There is no chance of conflicts among SketchPlus tools.