Dm Profile Builder 2 Plugin For Sketchup
Once you place a PB2 extrusion, it remains "live." The Profile Builder 2 Agent sits in your toolbar. By selecting an existing PB2 extrusion, you can:
| Native Follow Me | Profile Builder 2 | |----------------|-------------------| | One-time extrusion | Fully parametric & editable | | Destructive (can’t easily change profile or path) | Non-destructive (edit profile or path anytime) | | No library of profiles | Built-in + custom profile library | | Difficult to reuse profiles across models | Profiles are saved and portable | | No automatic end caps or miters | Handles miters, cuts, and caps |
Curved handrail along stairs:
Metal channel framing:
With the native tool, if you extrude a profile and the client wants a larger fillet, you delete it and start over. With PB2, you double-click the extrusion, pick a new profile from the library, and boom—the entire length updates instantly. Path too long? Drag the endpoint. The extrusion follows. DM Profile Builder 2 Plugin for Sketchup
While this tool is powerful, it isn't for everyone. However, if you fall into any of these categories, it is a must-buy:
Who might skip it? Organic sculptors (ZBrush workflows) or beginners modeling simple boxes might find it overwhelming. Once you place a PB2 extrusion, it remains "live
| Feature | Native Follow Me | DM Profile Builder 2 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Editability | None (must re-draw) | Fully parametric (change anytime) | | Corner Joiners | Manual cleanup required | Automatic miters/butts/copes | | Quantities | No | Automatic cut lists & lengths | | Performance | Slows with many faces | Optimized for large assemblies | | Learning Curve | Low | Moderate (but high payoff) |
