Eneroth Solid Tools is a SketchUp Ruby plugin that enhances native solid boolean operations by preserving layer and material data. This utility serves as a functional enhancement for the native solid tools within the SketchUp environment. It provides a more robust set of boolean operations, specifically designed to address limitations in the standard software suite. The extension enables users to perform complex geometric manipulations including union, subtraction, trim, and intersection. Crucially, the tool maintains existing layer assignments and material mappings throughout the boolean process, which prevents the loss of metadata that often occurs with standard operations. This functionality ensures that complex assemblies remain organized and correctly textured after modification.

The download is a 82 KB file containing .ZIP files.

To utilize this plugin, install the extension package directly into the SketchUp plugins folder. Once active, the toolset is accessed through the standard extension menu or toolbar. Users select the target solid objects and execute the desired boolean operation. Because the script is designed to handle material and layer preservation automatically, no additional cleanup or re-mapping is required after the geometry is processed, significantly streamlining the iterative modeling process for complex architectural components.

This plugin is essential for architectural modelers working on intricate building geometries, complex joinery details, or custom furniture components where solid modeling is required. It is particularly useful during the design development and technical documentation stages where accuracy of layers and material mapping must be strictly maintained for downstream rendering or BIM integration. Professional users rely on these enhanced boolean functions to ensure that geometry remains watertight and organized while speeding up the creation of custom forms and structural assemblies.