SketchUp SketchUp Extensions and Plugins

Question 1

Where can you find and install official SketchUp extensions directly within the software?

Accepted Answer

Extension Warehouse

Answer

Extension Warehouse is the official SketchUp marketplace accessible from the Extensions menu for browsing and installing extensions.

Question 2

What file format is used to package and distribute SketchUp extensions?

Accepted Answer

.rbz

Answer

The .rbz format is a compressed Ruby archive used to package and distribute SketchUp extension files.

Question 3

Which programming language is used to write SketchUp extensions?

Accepted Answer

Ruby

Answer

SketchUp's API is built around Ruby, so all extensions are scripted in the Ruby programming language.

Question 4

Where in SketchUp do you enable, disable, or uninstall extensions?

Accepted Answer

Extensions > Extension Manager

Answer

The Extension Manager, found under the Extensions menu, is the central hub for managing all installed SketchUp extensions.

Question 5

What action is typically required for a newly installed SketchUp extension to become active?

Accepted Answer

Restart SketchUp

Answer

SketchUp must be restarted after installing an extension so that it loads the new Ruby scripts on startup.

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