Libfredo6 V9.5 [portable] -
For any modern version of SketchUp (2020 onwards), . Doing so will cause the Fredo6 tools to not load, or will throw error messages indicating that a much newer version is required.
You cannot have a professional SketchUp setup without LibFredo6. Version 9.5 is a mandatory update for anyone using modern SketchUp versions who wants to ensure their modeling tools remain stable and functional.
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LibFredo6 manages the localization for all Fredo6 plugins. You can change the language settings in one place, and all your Fredo6 tools will instantly update to your preferred language. 2. Unified Check for Updates
LibFredo6 is not a standalone plugin—it is a backend library designed to handle shared functionality for Fredo6's plugins. When you install tools like FredoScale , RoundCorner, or JointPushPull, they all draw on LibFredo6 for: For any modern version of SketchUp (2020 onwards),
Think of it as the electrical wiring and plumbing in a house: you don’t see it when you flip a switch, but without it, nothing works.
Up to SketchUp 2016, including 2015, 2014, and earlier. Version 9
: Many older versions of Fredo6's plugins (like RoundCorner or FredoScale) were free and required this specific library to function correctly. Installation Tips : It is primarily hosted on the SketchUcation PluginStore : It is downloaded as an Crucial Step must restart SketchUp
| Version | Release Date | Changelog & Key Details | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | January 10, 2020 | A major regression fix: This update was crucial as it fixed a severe bug in Curvizard that prevented the generation of proper SketchUp curves. | | 9.5d | February 3, 2020 | Another major bug fix for Curvizard (continued). Addressed issues preventing the generation of specific curve types for some tools. | | 9.5e | February 5, 2020 | Minor release: Added support for a new feature in FredoTools ( ReportLabelArea ) to correctly count face materials applied to groups/components. Also addressed Mac file opening issues due to changes in SU2019.3/SU2020. | | 9.5g | (Early 2020) | Minor release: Necessary for Animator and FredoTools::MoveAlong; corrected a problem when moving objects. | | 9.5j | February 25, 2020 | A notable milestone within the 9.5 branch; the last version before 9.5k, signifying the end of active development for the legacy line. | | 9.5k | (Early 2020) | The final and most stable version of the 9.5 branch; the definitive version for any user still on SketchUp 2016 or earlier. |
| Feature | v8.0 (Legacy) | v9.0 | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | SketchUp 2024 Support | No | Partial (errors on launch) | Full native support | | Error Handling | Basic crash | Improved logging | Smart isolation + report | | Language Load Time | 1.2 seconds | 0.6 seconds | 0.2 seconds | | Memory Footprint | ~45MB | ~32MB | ~24MB | | Update Checker | Manual | Auto (daily) | Smart (weekly + on-demand) | | Ruby API Version | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.2+ |