Zorro: Plugin Sketchup 2021 Verified
Technical Review: Zorro2 Plugin for SketchUp 2021 The Zorro2 plugin remains one of the most enduring and essential utilities for SketchUp users. Originally developed by Whaat (Dale Martens), its primary function is to "slice" through geometry, effectively acting as a digital sword that creates clean cuts across a model. Core Functionality
- Batch operations (apply actions to multiple components/groups).
- Advanced selection filters (by material, layer/tag, component name, geometry type).
- Smart snapping and alignment helpers.
- Parametric adjustments for repeated elements.
- Customizable macros/scripts to automate sequences of operations.
- Export utilities (bulk export of scenes, components, or selected geometry).
2. Ghost Geometry Remains
Problem: After slicing, one piece disappears or turns invisible.
Solution: This is a layer visibility bug in SketchUp 2021. Immediately after slicing, go to Edit > Unhide > All. Then, explode and re-group each piece. zorro plugin sketchup 2021
- Go to
View>Toolbars. - Look for "Zorro2" or "Slice Tools" .
- Check the box. A floating toolbar with a sword or razor icon will appear.