Once the wireframe preview looks exactly how you want it, press (or Return on Mac) on your keyboard. SketchUp will take a few moments to generate the new, bent geometry. Pro-Tips for Advanced Shape Bending

Shape Bender is incredibly powerful, but it is notoriously picky. If you do not set up your workspace precisely according to its rules, the plugin will not work.

Developed by Chris Fullmer (CLF), the plugin is an older, yet still powerful, classic extension in the SketchUp ecosystem. Its primary function is to take a straight group or component and bend it along a 2D or 3D path (curve). Key Features and Benefits

Shape Bender is a free ruby script extension for SketchUp. It allows you to take any 3D group or component, align it to a straight line, and automatically warp or bend it to match the shape of a target curve (arc, spline, or freehand line). Common Use Cases

The Shape Bender plugin offers a wide range of features that make it an indispensable tool for SketchUp users. Some of its key features include:

For custom cabinetry with curved fronts, bent laminates, or organic architectural fins, Shape Bender saves hours of manual labor.

A single Group or Component containing the 3D geometry you want to bend.

A curved line (or a series of connected arcs/lines welded together) that represents the final shape you want your object to take. The Execution Process: Select the Object: Click on your 3D group or component.