Have you ever wished Profile Builder could do more? Or do something specific to your unique workflow or industry?
With the PBAPI (Profile Builder API), it is now possible for developers to easily integrate and automate Profile Builder-like functionality into their own custom SketchUp extension!
Here are some examples of SMART SketchUp extensions you can build with the PBAPI:
- SIPs Designer Suite
- Pipe Modeler and Isometric Drawing Generator
- Rebar Designer / Planner
- Sheet Metal Modeling / Detailing / Reporting Suite
- Conveyor Tool
- Warehouse Design Suite
- Cable Tray Generator
- Pipe-rack Tool
- Heavy Timber Framing Toolset
- Precast Concrete Beam Designer
- Log House Maker
- Moldings and Millwork Plugin
- Parametric Bridge Generator
- Road Lines Plugin
- Sidewalk and Curb Editor
- Counter-sink / Counter-bore Hole Tool
- Deck and Railing Designer
- Streetscape Generator
- Framed Opening Tool
The PBAPI instantly gives your SketchUp extension the ability to:
- Generate Profiles or Assemblies from code or from external files.
- Extrude Profiles or Assemblies along any Path with just a few lines of code.
- Easily swap or edit extruded Profiles and Assemblies with code.
- Extrude both 2D shapes and 1D polylines along any Path.
- Create a Path from code or from edges in your model.
- Automate tedious detailing and editing tasks such as trimming, extending, splitting.
- Add, remove, and edit parametric holes / openings in solids or non-solid objects.
- Calculate length, area, and volumes of complex extrusions and assemblies for accurate quantity take-offs.
- Automate Profile and Assembly creation and editing.
- Automatically determine a valid Path from a selection of edges.
- Plus a ton of other powerful functions.
Other Features include:
- Easy to setup and integrate. Simply unzip to your extension’s main folder and you are ready to go!
- 100% Ruby with no external 3rd-party dependencies.
- Detailed documentation and example integrations.
- Integration assistance, support, and maintenance.
- Compatible with both Windows and Mac versions of SketchUp Pro (versions 2017 and newer).
License Options
- Site License for unlimited use internally within your organization.
- Distribution License allows integration and distribution along with licensee products.
Request a Trial
We offer a fully functional 60 day free trial version of the PBAPI. Please submit a request for the trial and be sure to choose ‘PBAPI’ as the Product in the request form.