Random Tools

A set of tools to randomize various things in a SketchUp Model
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A set of tools to randomize various things in a SketchUp Model: Object placement, rotation, scale, face extrusion, vertex locations, textures. Also allows to place objects randomly on faces or on edges (with scale, rotation, and orientation variations) and to swap or erase objects randomly. This extension combines several of my randomizing scripts from my book and tutorials on http://sketchupfordesign.com/ and makes them available in a single package.

Specifically, these tools are available:

  • Random Face Push/Pull
  • Random Vertex Positions
  • Place Components Randomly on Faces
  • Place Components Randomly on Edges
  • Place Components Randomly on Vertices
  • Randomize Objects (Scale, Rotation, Position)
  • Randomly Swap Objects
  • Randomly Erase Objects
  • Randomize Texture Positions

These tools are useful to create random variations in landscape items (trees, shrubs, etc.) or to add grass or fur. For architectural models, they can randomize repeating textures and create small perturbations that make items look more realistic.

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Important Notes

SketchUp Compatibility
SketchUp 2024, SketchUp 2023, SketchUp 2022, SketchUp 2021, SketchUp 2020

OS Compatibility
Windows, Mac

Supported Languages
English

Trimble DimensionsSketchUp Extension

Availability

United States Canada