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SketchUp dynamic components and product configurators
A dynamic component is a SketchUp model that changes when its attributes change: size, options, material. We build libraries and configurators so your team or customers can create accurate variants in seconds.
What we build
SketchUp Dynamic Components: what you get
- Parametric components driven by attributes and formulas
- Option menus for sizes, finishes and variants
- Automatic quantities and bills of materials
- Component libraries organised for your team
- Testing in the SketchUp versions you use
- Documentation so your team can maintain the components
This is a good fit if…
- You build many variants of similar products or elements
- Customers choose options and need a drawing or a quote
- Your component library is inconsistent or hard to use
Typical uses
- A cabinet or window that resizes and reports its parts
- A configurator customers use to choose options before ordering
- A tidy library that replaces dozens of near-duplicate components
How it works
A simple process, no surprises
- 1
Discovery
We list the products or elements you model, their options and the sizes that matter.
- 2
Scope and plan
We define the attributes, formulas and option menus, and what quantities the component must report.
- 3
Build and review
We build the components and test every size and option combination.
- 4
Deliver and support
We organise the library, document how it works and show your team how to maintain it.
Technologies we use for this
- SketchUp Dynamic Components
- Ruby API
- Excel / CSV
- HTML dialogs
Reviews
What clients say
★★★★★
“They took a task my team repeated every week and turned it into a single button. Clear communication throughout, and the handover documentation meant we could use it straight away”
FAQ
SketchUp Dynamic Components: common questions
Can a component produce a price or parts list?+−
Yes. Attributes can drive quantities and a report that feeds your estimate.
Dynamic components or an extension?+−
Dynamic components suit configurable parts. Extensions suit custom tools and automation. We recommend the approach after reviewing your workflow.
Does it work in SketchUp Free?+−
Dynamic components need desktop SketchUp. We check which version you use at the start.
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