Vbo Piping Pro V2.1.7 Sketchup Plugin

This will automatically scan your model for VBO Piping components and list them in a table. :

: Spend some time exploring the plugin's interface and features. Understanding where everything is and how it works will help you design more efficiently.

Reducers for transitioning between different pipe diameters. Custom flanges and valves inserted dynamically. 3. Customizable Database and Libraries

Streamlining MEP Workflows: A Deep Dive into VBO Piping Pro V2.1.7 Vbo Piping Pro V2.1.7 Sketchup Plugin

Performance & large models

While VBO Piping Pro is powerful, the version 2.1.7 is not without its quirks, which are important to acknowledge.

The integration with SketchUp’s dynamic components allows the plugin to generate a live Bill of Materials (BOM). The V2.1.7 build allows you to export this data directly to CSV or Excel xlsx format, listing every elbow, gasket, length of straight pipe, and bolt set used in the model. This will automatically scan your model for VBO

Generating hundreds of curved pipes can cause SketchUp's performance to lag. VBO Piping Pro v2.1.7 features optimized low-polygon modes for presentation layouts, allowing you to toggle high-detail geometry only when rendering or exporting.

While not a full Navisworks replacement, V2.1.7 includes a visual clash detector. When a proposed pipe route intersects a solid object (e.g., a beam or tank), the pipe segment highlights in red. This prevents costly on-site rework.

The plugin’s toolset is designed around real-world piping standards. Users can define pipe sizes from a library of schedules (Schedule 40, 80, etc.) or create custom dimensions. The fitting library includes tees, crosses, reducers, and valves, all of which can be inserted along a path with a single click. Perhaps most importantly, VBO Piping Pro maintains parametric intelligence: if a pipe’s centerline is moved or a dimension changed, the entire network updates automatically, preserving connections and avoiding the manual remodeling that plagues native SketchUp workflows. Reducers for transitioning between different pipe diameters

The plugin automatically places elbows, tees, and reducers at line intersections. You do not need to manually place or rotate standard components. 2. Custom Piping Catalogs

Beyond basic routing, V2.1.7 includes tools that cater to detailed engineering workflows.