: Obtain the .rbz file from the SketchUcation Plugin Store .
If you have a file named curviloft_66.rb or similar, it is likely a from late 2015. The public 1.8d is more stable. I recommend upgrading to Curviloft 1.8d (final for SketchUp 2015) for all production work.
In November 2015, the "66" in your query likely refers to a specific build or file identifier associated with Curviloft 1.5a curviloft plugin sketchup 2015 66
This is the most commonly used function. Imagine you want to design a modernist lamp shade or a boat hull. You draw a series of cross-section profiles (circles, squares, or custom curves) at different heights.
| Tool | Icon | Purpose | |------|------|---------| | | Curved surface between lines | Skin between profile curves | | Loft Along Path | Extrude along curve | Create pipes, rails, gutters | | Skin by Triangles | Mesh bridge | Connect two open polygons | : Obtain the
After generating the lofted surface, you can refine it as needed using other SketchUp tools.
: Best for "long pieces" like custom railings or complex tubes where you extrude a profile along a specific path. I recommend upgrading to Curviloft 1
Large triangle counts (>500) may slow down older hardware. Use Simplify Mesh after generation.