If you work in , process piping , HVAC , or industrial design , you know that manual pipe routing in SketchUp can be tedious. That’s why the release of VBO Piping Pro v2.17 is such exciting news.
Have you tried the new version? Let me know in the comments if the automatic tee placement finally works on sloped lines (spoiler: it’s much better). vbo piping pro v217 sketchup plugin new
In the world of 3D modeling, SketchUp has long been celebrated for its intuitive approach to architecture and woodworking. However, for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineers and piping designers, the native tools often fall short. That gap has been aggressively closed with the release of the update. If you work in , process piping ,
You can generate a full Bill of Materials (BOM) for all pipes and fittings in your model using the integrated VBO Schedule plugin, saving hours of manual counting. Powerful Feature Highlights Let me know in the comments if the
: Automatically converts all inside edges of a selected group or component into 3D pipes. Users can configure pipe size, collection, and the types of fittings (ending or continuing) through a popup input box.