Curviloft Plugin Sketchup (2026 Release)

Curviloft plugin — SketchUp: Quick Guide & Tips

Curviloft is a powerful SketchUp extension (by Fredo6) for lofting, skinning and contouring between curves. Use this short post to explain what it does, when to use it, and how to get clean results.

Part 2: Why You Need Curviloft (Use Cases)

Before diving into buttons and menus, let's look at the problems Curviloft solves. curviloft plugin sketchup

Workflow B: Reversing a Failed Native Follow Me

  1. You tried "Follow Me" on a spiral, and it created overlapping faces or exploded.
  2. Clean the path using Fredo6 Tools > Clean Path.
  3. Use Curviloft (Loft along Path) with the "Keep Normals" option checked.
  4. The plugin will automatically flip the orientation of the profile to follow the curve’s tangent.

4. Core Tool Explanations