Edge Tools² is a Ruby-based SketchUp extension designed to automate the cleaning and repair of geometric edge data within models. This utility provides a suite of automated functions specifically engineered to address common geometric errors in SketchUp environments. The toolset focuses on the identification and removal of stray edges, microscopic line segments, and broken geometry that often disrupt face generation. By streamlining the cleanup process, it ensures that complex models remain manifold and topologically sound. The functionality is integrated directly into the SketchUp interface, offering a lightweight solution for maintaining clean, efficient linework without manual intervention. It is a critical utility for managing high-density models where manual edge inspection is impractical or time-consuming.

The download is a 51 KB file containing .ZIP files.

Users install this extension via the SketchUp Extension Manager to integrate its commands directly into the workspace. Once active, the plugin allows for the batch processing of selected entities or entire models. Professionals typically run these tools after importing CAD data or complex geometry to identify non-manifold edges or gaps. The script executes rapidly, providing feedback on the number of entities repaired or removed, which significantly reduces the time spent on manual model validation and surface troubleshooting.

This extension is essential for architects and designers working on complex BIM projects or detailed interior visualisations where geometry integrity is paramount. It is particularly useful during the early stages of model development when importing floor plans from CAD software or cleaning up meshes from external sources. By ensuring that all edges are correctly connected and extraneous lines are purged, designers can avoid rendering errors and boolean operation failures in SketchUp, ultimately leading to more stable and manageable master files for any project type.