Curic Box View New Jun 2026
This tool changes that dynamic. It leverages SketchUp’s built-in to present a visual bounding box complete with native-feeling interaction handles. Rather than duplicating project files or generating messy geometry, the extension wraps your active geometry inside a temporary, smart organizational box that cleanly removes itself once deactivated. Core Technical Features 1. Interactive Six-Axis Slicing
: The code has been optimized to handle heavy, high-polygon models (like detailed residential projects with complex furniture components) without lagging during box adjustments. curic box view new
: Thanks to the Overlay environment, you do not have to cycle through custom extension tools. Resizing, selecting, and adjusting the 3D bounds is managed directly via the native Select Tool (Spacebar) . This tool changes that dynamic
: Use the on-screen UI overlay to choose your desired projection. Clicking the "Top" icon will instantly create a floor plan cut of that exact bounding box zone. Core Technical Features 1
With traditional sectional workarounds, entering an isolated component to fix an internal error breaks the section plane alignment. BoxView solves this with its feature. Double-clicking the section box lets you safely drill down into nested groups and edit objects inside the cut zone. The plugin manages internal section visibility automatically, allowing you to exit back to the full project view with a single click. How Curic BoxView Compares to Native SketchUp Feature Capability Native SketchUp Section Tool Curic BoxView Extension Cut Architecture Linear, single-plane slices 3D cubic bounding box (6 planes) Control Handles Move/Rotate tools required Direct drag handles via Select Tool Model Structure Impact Creates visible, separate plane objects Lightweight, non-duplicating wrapper Deep Group Editing Breaks or hides planes depending on hierarchy Preserves cut boundaries across nested groups Clean Up Must manually toggle or delete planes "Explode" or reset box instantly Step-by-Step: Using Curic BoxView in Your Workflow Step 1: Initialize Your Target Area
If you are looking to integrate this tool into your design workflow, let me know: What you currently use?
Released on November 16, 2025, by Hai Vo (Curic), is a 3D section box plugin designed to bring efficient, precise, and editable cut planes to SketchUp.