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VBO Piping Pro V2.1.7 is a professional-grade SketchUp extension designed for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) modeling. It automates the creation of complex 3D piping systems from 2D lines and edges within groups or components. Key Features and Capabilities Automated Pipe Generation
Select your drawn centerline path.Click the button on the VBO toolbar.The plugin instantly builds the 3D geometry around your path. Step 5: Export Reports
: Select a group or component of edges, and the tool converts them into pipes based on user-defined settings for size, collection type, and end fittings. Branches Modifier Vbo Piping Pro V2.1.7 Sketchup Plugin
To help tailor this information, what specific detailsLet me know: Your Your specific industry (HVAC, plant design, plumbing) The piping standard you use (ASME, DIN, ISO)
Click the Vbo Piping Pro toolbar icon to open the configuration window. Here, select your desired standard, pipe class, outer diameter, and whether you want socket-weld, threaded, or flanged connections. 3. Convert Lines to 3D Pipes VBO Piping Pro V2
Efficiently drafting industrial or residential piping networks within a 3D environment often presents a significant challenge. SketchUp users frequently struggle with the manual labor required to follow complex paths, place individual fittings, and maintain precise alignment. The directly solves this problem, transforming SketchUp into a highly capable parametric piping design platform.
For procurement and cost estimation, VBO Piping Pro can generate a Bill of Materials. By utilizing the VBO_Schedule Plugin preset "Piping," the extension calculates the lengths of pipe runs and counts the exact number of fittings used. This data can be used to produce take-offs directly within SketchUp, bridging the gap between design and estimation. Step 5: Export Reports : Select a group
: Includes built-in standard pipe fittings matching international engineering codes.