| Feature | Sketchy FFD (Legacy) | FFD ToolBox (Paid) | Vertex Tools (Paid) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Low (2017-2020 only) | High (2024 native) | Very High | | Lattice Control | Basic (2,3,4 points) | Advanced (Custom grids) | N/A (Direct vertex) | | Speed | Slow on large meshes | Fast (C++ compiled) | Moderate | | Price | Free | $20 USD | $35 USD | | Best For | Hobbyists / Legacy users | Professional architectural deformations | Mesh surgeons |
Here’s a feature idea for the SketchUp plugin: sketchy ffd sketchup plugin
Unlike basic scaling, FFD moves points individually. You can pull the top-right corner of a building outwards while leaving the bottom-left untouched, creating a trapezoidal skyscraper effect. | Feature | Sketchy FFD (Legacy) | FFD
The workflow for using SketchyFFD generally follows a predictable pattern suitable for architectural conceptualization: Use standard SketchUp tools like Move , Rotate
: Open the control point group. Use standard SketchUp tools like Move , Rotate , or Scale on the guide points to "stretch" the object inside.