Fence Maker Plugin Sketchup Fixed

This plugin is designed to instantly generate parametric 3D fences, railings, and balustrades along a path or around an area.

Technique 3: Gates and Openings

Standard fences are continuous, but properties need gates.

• Method A: Generate the fence in two parts (Left side of gate, Right side of gate).
• Method B (Pro features): Draw your line with a gap. Select the gap's endpoints. Use the "Gate Maker" sub-tool to insert a swinging gate component with hinges and a latch automatically.

Step 3: Choose a Profile

The dialog offers preset styles:

• Wood: Picket, privacy, ranch.
• Metal: Chain link, tube rail, ornamental.
• Stone/Wall: Solid balustrade.

Tip: Start with "Simple Wood Picket" for practice. fence maker plugin sketchup

3. Real-time Editing

Clients change their minds. If you manually built a fence, changing the height from 4 feet to 6 feet means rebuilding it. With a parametric fence, you slide a slider, and the whole fence updates instantly.

Why You Need It: Solving the Pain Points of Manual Modeling

Before we dive into the tutorial, let’s look at the specific problems this plugin solves.

3. Using Custom 3D Components

If you are building a luxury modern home with horizontal metal slats (rather than wood), don't rely on the default geometry. This plugin is designed to instantly generate parametric

• Model one post and one slat.
• Save them as separate components.
• In Fence Maker, under "Component Definition," select "In Model" and pick your custom parts.

This allows you to create extruded aluminum fences, wrought iron spikes, or bamboo screening instantly.

How to Install the Fence Maker Plugin

You can find Fence Maker on the SketchUcation Plugin Store or Extensione Warehouse (depending on the version). As of 2025, several developers have released variations, but the most popular is by TIG (a renowned SketchUp scripter) or SuforYou.

Installation Steps:

1. Open SketchUp.
2. Go to Window > Extension Warehouse (or Extension Manager).
3. Search for "Fence Maker" or "TIG Fence".
4. Click "Install" (free or paid, depending on the version).
5. Once installed, a toolbar will appear, or you can find it under Extensions > Fence Maker.

Pro Tip: If you downloaded an .rbz file, go to Extensions > Install Extension and locate the file.

What is Fence Maker?

Fence Maker is a popular extension (plugin) for SketchUp developed by Chris Fullmer (often associated with the CFD plugin suite or SketchUp Extension Warehouse). It automates the creation of 3D fences along a selected path (edges or a polyline).

2. Installation

• SketchUp 2017+: Install via Extension Warehouse (search "Fence Maker").
• Older Versions: Download .rbz file from a trusted repository (e.g., SketchUcation). Use Window > Extension Manager > Install Extension.