Unfolding a Sketchup Model

[Mach]

Imagine being able to draw a mod component to scale in Sketch-up and then print it unfolded to build a paper model. In other words, insert tab a into slot b to build a 3D paper model of your Sketch-up model.

http://waybe.weebly.com/index.html

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Its been in beta awhile but supposed to be released next month (August). I've got great hopes its as cool as it looks. I've tried Pepakura Designer (http://www.tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/) and the Unfold plug-in (http://sketchuptips.blogspot.com/2007/08/plugin-unfoldrb.html). Both of which produce unpredictable results for complex objects.

[Bopher]

Now that is useful. you could draw to scale print then stick to cardboard or poster board or something else and build a computer and see where and how everything fits. +rep for the find.

[Eclecticos]

I found something similar. No exactly custom 3D paper models but neat no the less.
You can download and print free samples. Link (http://www.stones-edges.com/freesamples)

Good Info. I would consider making a prefab model myself.
Would suggest card stock.

[Mach]

Bump...Looks like this has been released. Anyone tried it yet?

[SXRguyinMA]

nope but I'm going to tonight :up:

[SXRguyinMA]

you guys think thats neat, check this out :bowdown:

From a Single Piece of Paper (http://www.tlzone.net/forums/open-forum/83831-single-piece-paper.html)

[SXRguyinMA]

and for those gearhead out there like me theres this (http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/) :D