Joint Push Pull is a plugin developed by the renowned Fredo6 that allows you to push/pull multiple connected faces simultaneously, while keeping them connected and maintaining the overall curvature. It basically bridges the gap between SketchUp's flat-face limitations and the need to model complex, organic, or thickened surfaces. It is particularly essential for: Creating shells Modeling 3D piping Creating complex architectural details Extruding uneven terrain Key Features of Joint Push Pull (2021 Version)
Because Joint Push Pull is a Fredo6 plugin, it requires a "library" file to run.
The Joint Push Pull plugin for SketchUp 2021 is more than just an extension; it is a fundamental upgrade to the core of SketchUp's modeling capabilities. Whether you are an architect, landscape designer, or product designer, the ability to extrude multiple faces, push/pull along any vector, and give thickness to even the most complex curved surfaces will save you hours of tedious manual work and open up new possibilities for geometric form-finding. By installing the tool through the SketchUcation ExtensionStore and taking the time to understand its seven powerful modes, you will soon wonder how you ever managed complex modeling without it.
Maintains the exact direction of the borders of the faces. It functions similarly to the classic CAD extrusion, ensuring that the profile remains perfectly uniform along the extrusion path. System Requirements and Installation for SketchUp 2021 Joint Push Pull Sketchup 2021
| Feature | Native Push/Pull (2021) | Joint Push Pull | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Flat surfaces | ✅ Fast | ✅ Works (but overkill) | | Curved surfaces (Curviloft mesh) | ❌ Error | ✅ Normal mode | | Spheres, domes | ❌ Creates jagged artifacts | ✅ Perfect concentric shell | | Extruding edges | ❌ Not possible | ✅ Extrude mode | | Memory usage | Low | Moderate (requires LibFredo6) | | Undo reliability | Perfect | Occasionally fails on massive extrusions |
Always restart SketchUp after installing new plugins. Tutorial: Using Joint Push Pull for Curved Surfaces
Whether you are a landscape architect thickening a terrain, a product designer creating a double-curved casing, or a hobbyist preparing a 3D print, JPP turns an impossible task into a three-click operation. Joint Push Pull is a plugin developed by
: The extension itself, which is now a paid tool ($15 perpetual license or part of a $50 bundle) but offers a 30-day free trial . 2. Core Tools & Functions
Extrude Push Pull mimics the classic CAD "extrude" function. It maintains the exact profile of the initial face and projects it along a vector, generating a perfectly straight extrusion even across curved surfaces. 🟪 Follow Push Pull (F)
: Extrudes faces while rounding the edges of the resulting geometry, similar to the "RoundCorner" plugin. Extrude Push Pull The Joint Push Pull plugin for SketchUp 2021
Joint Push Pull works perfectly with SketchUp 2021.
Note on Licensing: As of recent updates, Fredo6 plugins have transitioned to a very affordable premium model. You will need to obtain a license validation file via Sketchucation to activate the tools permanently. Step-by-Step Workflow: Extruding a Curved Surface
Extrudes multiple faces independently along their individual normal vectors.