Learn how to bend and warp shapes using the simple but powerful Shape Bender extension, available for download on the Extension Warehouse.
Drawing a straight line in SketchUp is a cinch. But what if you need to bend that line, or perhaps a more complex shape, into a specific curve? Enter Shape Bender, a SketchUp extension that can quickly transform straight geometries into complex curves. Let’s walk through downloading and using Shape Bender in your design workflow.
Chris Fullmer, the creator of Shape Bender, originally built it to solve a problem he encountered while designing a landscape. He modeled a curved rock wall for the front entryway of an office building, and he wanted to model the client's name in signage following the bend of the rock formation but couldn’t find a simple way to do it. Chris created his own extension to solve the problem – talk about being proactive. With its unparalleled ability to transform straight geometries into exquisite curves, this extension became an invaluable tool for a wide range of architectural designers.
What Shape Bender does is pretty straightforward: It takes any 3D object in your model and stretches it along a pre-drawn path you select. Take a look at the following examples.
Getting started with Shape Bender
Ready to bend reality with your designs? Head over to SketchUp’s Extension Warehouse and
