Vbo Piping Pro V2.1.7 Sketchup Plugin
The Birth of Vbo Piping Pro
For more information or to download the latest version, visit the SketchUp Extension Warehouse specific differences between the Pro version and the free "Basic" version? VBO PIPING PRO - SketchUp Extension Warehouse Vbo Piping Pro V2.1.7 Sketchup Plugin
Installation
- Download the
.rbzfile from the official VBO or authorized reseller. - In SketchUp, go to Extensions → Extension Manager.
- Click Install Extension and select the
.rbzfile. - Restart SketchUp.
- The VBO Piping Pro toolbar will appear. If not, enable it via View → Toolbars → VBO Piping.
System Requirements
- SketchUp versions: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (Pro or Studio recommended)
- OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 11+
- RAM: 8GB minimum (16GB+ recommended for large piping systems)
- Disk space: ~50MB for plugin + library
If you want, I can provide a short step-by-step example workflow showing how to create a sloped sanitary run with fittings and generate a BOM in VBO Piping Pro V2.1.7. The Birth of Vbo Piping Pro For more
VBO Piping Pro V2.1.7 is a specialized MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) plugin for SketchUp designed to automate the creation of complex piping systems from simple wireframe geometry. It streamlines the transition from 2D lines to 3D pipes and includes automated fitting placement. Key Features Download the
The Verdict: Is Vbo Piping Pro V2.1.7 Worth It?
The Good:
- Not a full fabrication-level CAD replacement — some fittings are generic.
- Performance can degrade in very large or complex models.
- Advanced users may want finer control over some fitting details not exposed in the UI.
: Features a quick switching mechanism to toggle between 2D path views and full 3D piping models, which helps manage performance in large models. Branch Modifier
