Fredo6 just rolled out ANOTHER great SketchUp Extension for bending objects long paths in SketchUp!
FREDOBEND LINK
https://sketchucation.com/plugin/3012-fredobend
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction
0:12 – Where to find FredoBend
1:14 – How to bend an object along a curve in FredoBend
2:25 – Setting axis direction / what direction the object faces
3:55 – Setting the position of objects along curves
4:56 – Using Scaling to match objects to curve length
6:12 – Using multiple connected curve segments
6:50 -Scaling Before / Scaling After
7:34 – Why shear direction matters
8:45 – Troubleshooting curves that switch direction / curve in multiple directions
10:11 – Adjusting objects that have already been bent (non-destructive editing)
11:36 – Using the replica grid to repeat transforms
14:19 – Edge finishing – contour vs. Soften
15:40 – Setting proper length before bending to avoid distortion
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