SketchUp Extensions Guide
Learn how to generate and use custom Ruby extensions for SketchUp with PegBoard.
Installing the Loader
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Open SketchUp and go to Window → Extension Manager
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Click Install Extension and select
pegboard_loader.rbz - 3
Enable the "PegBoard Loader" extension by checking the checkbox
Using the Loader
Once the loader is installed, you can access your PegBoard tools directly from SketchUp.
Opening the Panel
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Go to Extensions → PegBoard in the menu bar
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The PegBoard toolbar or panel will appear
Running Tools
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Click "Reload" to load your latest tools from PegBoard
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Select a tool from the dropdown menu
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Click "Run" to execute the tool in SketchUp
Quick Tips
- • Tools update automatically - just click "Reload", no restart needed
- • Generated extensions can access the full SketchUp Ruby API
Troubleshooting
If tools don't appear after refreshing, verify:
- • PegBoard desktop app is running
- • Workspace path is correctly configured
- • SketchUp has read permissions for the workspace folder