Slicer 5 (often referred to in the SketchUp community as Slicer v5 or Slicer6 depending on the specific iteration by developer TIG) is a powerful extension designed for digital fabrication. It takes a solid 3D group or component and slices it along a specific axis. The plugin generates two critical outputs:
A dialog box will appear asking for your fabrication parameters:
Before running the plugin, ensure your model is a or Solid Component . If SketchUp doesn't recognize your object as "Solid" in the Entity Info panel, the Slicer tool will likely fail to generate the geometry correctly. Slicer 5 Sketchup Plugin Free Download LINK
: Slice any manifold solid object into layers along the X, Y, or Z axis. Export Options
If you're unable to find Slicer 5 on the Extension Warehouse, you can also try searching for the plugin on other websites that offer SketchUp plugins, such as: Slicer 5 (often referred to in the SketchUp
Enter the exact thickness of your physical material. Spacing: Define the gap distance between each slice.
Slicer 5 is compatible with most modern versions of SketchUp Pro and SketchUp Make. Always check the specific version notes on the SketchUcation PluginStore for the latest compatibility updates. If SketchUp doesn't recognize your object as "Solid"
Once you have downloaded the .rbz file from the link above, follow these steps to install it: Open your version of .