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Guide to Flattery: The Essential SketchUp Plugin for Unfolding 3D Models
Because the original developer's site is no longer active, the safest and most updated version of Flattery is hosted on the SketchUcation PluginStore .
The installation method depends on whether you have a modern file or the older and folder structure. Method 1: Using the .rbz File (Recommended) Flattery - SketchUp Plugins | PluginStore | SketchUcation Flattery Sketchup Plugin Download
Go to View > Toolbars (Windows) or View > Tool Palettes (Mac) and select "Flattery" to activate it. How to Use Flattery to Unfold 3D Models
The you are building (papercraft, packaging, sheet metal, etc.)
Highlights corresponding edges in real-time as you hover over them, helping you visualize the assembly workflow. If you want, I can write a short
: Select a face, then click a neighbor. The first face will rotate until it is flat with the second. Reunite Edges
: Exports your final 2D layouts directly to vector formats for laser cutters or digital plotters. Where to Download the Flattery SketchUp Plugin
Switch to a Top View and set your Camera to Parallel Projection . The installation method depends on whether you have
. You will need a free SketchUcation account to access the download. Alternative Source : Developers also host code repositories on , which are useful for manual installation if you prefer files over Key Features Unfold Faces : Flatten 3D geometry onto a 2D plane face-by-face. Index Edges
Visit the Flattery page on SketchUcation and download the plugin.
Because Flattery is an older (but still highly functional) plugin, it isn't always at the top of the Extension Warehouse. Here are the most reliable ways to find the download: