Upgrade Your MEP Workflow: VBO Piping Pro v2.1.7 for SketchUp
Open SketchUp and navigate to > Extension Manager . Click Install Extension at the bottom of the window. Select the downloaded file and click Open . Restart SketchUp to fully initialize the toolbars.
: The plugin adds appropriate fittings (elbows, tees, etc.) to vertices automatically. vbo piping pro v217 sketchup plugin new
The built-in isometric extraction tool now respects layer naming conventions and exports cleaner linework for layout pages.
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). Upgrade Your MEP Workflow: VBO Piping Pro v2
Select your path: Highlight the lines you want to turn into pipes.
"The speed difference is unreal. I modeled a 200-pipe chemical dosing skid in 4 hours. That used to take me two days." — Janet K., Process Engineer Restart SketchUp to fully initialize the toolbars
VBO Piping Pro v2.1.7 comes pre-loaded with seven distinct pipe collections to cover various engineering needs: PVC (Class 8.5 & 13.5) Electrical System Requirements and Installation