3 SketchUp Plugins That Make Modeling So Much Faster

Discover 3 free SketchUp plugins that can make your modeling workflow faster and more flexible: **NT Flex Stretch, NT Flex Path, and NT Motion Joint**.

In this SketchUp plugin tutorial, you’ll learn how to stretch models without destroying their geometry, bend objects along curved paths, and create functional doors, cabinets, and drawers that open and close directly inside SketchUp.

These NT Plugins are designed to solve common modeling problems that would otherwise require extra manual work.

👉 Download & Explore NT Plugins:
https://nicetowerpro.com/nt-plugins/

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**NT Flex Stretch**
Stretch selected parts of a SketchUp model while preserving important dimensions and geometry.

Instead of scaling the entire object and distorting panel thicknesses, components, furniture, or details, NT Flex Stretch allows you to modify only the area you need.

In the tutorial, we use it to:
• Increase the width of a desk
• Keep the original panel thickness
• Reposition drawer handles
• Resize drawers
• Adjust a window to fit an opening

**NT Flex Path**
Bend an object along a custom curved path.

In this example, a straight window is transformed to match a curved architectural wall using a reference line and curved path.

This is especially useful for:
• Curved windows
• Curved façades
• Architectural elements
• Furniture
• Objects that need to follow a specific curve

**NT Motion Joint**
Turn static SketchUp components into functional moving elements.

You’ll learn how to create:
• Hinged cabinet doors
• Opening and closing doors
• Sliding drawers
• Custom opening angles
• Adjustable animation speed
• Smooth motion and easing

This makes it much easier to demonstrate furniture, cabinets, storage systems, and interior details to clients directly inside SketchUp.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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• How to download NT Plugins
• How to stretch a SketchUp model without scaling everything
• NT Flex Stretch vs the Scale Tool
• How to preserve panel thickness while resizing
• How to resize furniture and windows
• How to bend a straight object along a curved wall
• How to use NT Flex Path
• How to create working cabinet doors
• How to create sliding drawers
• How to use hinge and slider motion types
• How to change opening angles
• How to control animation duration
• How to add smooth movement with NT Motion Joint

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 3 Free SketchUp Plugins – Overview
00:41 How to Download the NT Plugins
01:18 NT Flex Stretch – Preserve Your Geometry
04:07 Resizing a Window with Flex Stretch
05:01 NT Flex Path – Bend Objects Along a Curve
06:48 NT Motion Joint – Doors & Drawers
07:34 Creating an Opening Cabinet Door
08:24 Creating a Sliding Drawer
09:08 Edit Joint – Angle, Speed & Smooth Motion
10:01 Download Plugins & Project File

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DOWNLOAD NT PLUGINS
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👉 NT Plugins for SketchUp:
https://nicetowerpro.com/nt-plugins/

👉 Free SketchUp Plugins & Tools:
https://nicetowerpro.com/sketchup-free-plugin/

👉 Nice Tower Pro:
https://nicetowerpro.com/

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MORE SKETCHUP RESOURCES
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👉 SketchUp 3D Models & Files:
https://www.nicetowers.com/sketchup-3d-models

👉 Online SketchUp Courses:
https://nicetowers.com/online-sketchup-courses

👉 Nice Tower:
https://nicetowers.com/

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GET THE PROJECT FILE
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Join Nice Tower to access the SketchUp file used in this tutorial, previous project files, courses, and member resources:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_0AfnQY3I_wUsF24Ik_3w/join

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Instead of rebuilding your model every time its dimensions change, these tools give you more control over how objects stretch, bend, and move inside SketchUp.

Whether you work with architecture, interior design, furniture, cabinetry, or custom SketchUp models, these plugins can make repetitive modeling tasks much easier.

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