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"SketchUp crashes the moment I click 'Apply'." Fix: Your model has reversed faces. Select all, right-click, Reverse Faces . FFD engines struggle with back-face culling.
None of these features are guaranteed, but the fact that an active development team is now behind the plugin suggests that Sketchy FFD may finally receive the long‑overdue updates it deserves.
Navigate to > Extension Manager (or Window > Extension Manager depending on your SketchUp version). sketchy ffd sketchup plugin
Place a 2x2 lattice around a flat plane (terrain). Move one bottom corner down and the opposite corner up. Result: A folded terrain ridge.
Offers a center control row, perfect for creating simple curves or arches.
"The deformed shape has jagged, triangulated lines." Fix: This is a feature, not a bug. FFD works on triangulated meshes. Use CleanUp plugin (free) to soften/smooth edges after applying FFD. This public link is valid for 7 days
Because the undo system does not revert control‑point positions, it is wise to save incremental versions of your model before each major deformation. This way, you can always return to a previous state if the deformation does not unfold as expected.
Instead of manipulating hundreds of individual vertices, edges, or faces, you only interact with a simplified bounding box. The plugin automatically calculates the math required to morph your geometry seamlessly. Key Benefits of Using FFD in SketchUp
Subtly warp standard Sandbox terrains to create natural-looking valleys, hills, or customized retaining walls. Troubleshooting Common Issues Can’t copy the link right now
Automatically calculates the distance between vertices to maintain smooth transitions.
The plugin also offers the ability to , excluding them from the deformation — a useful feature when you want to preserve certain parts of your model while reshaping others.