SketchUp’s built-in toolbars are great for native tools, but third-party extensions often clutter your screen randomly.
The Problem: When you install an extension (e.g., V-Ray, Artisan, Solid Inspector), it usually creates its own default toolbar, often massive and intrusive. The Solution: In the Toolbar Editor, uncheck the default extension toolbar to hide it permanently. Then, go to the Commands List. You will see a new tab at the bottom named after the extension. Individually drag only the 1 or 2 tools you actually use from that extension into your custom "Architect Lite" toolbar.
Example: You don't need the 20 V-Ray lights on screen. You just need "Rect Light" and "Sphere Light." Curate them.
The Toolbar Editor interface is divided into three main sections:
Q: My toolbar disappeared!
Q: I accidentally deleted a tool from the toolbar. toolbar editor sketchup full
Q: My extensions don't show up in the native editor.
As of SketchUp 2024 and 2025 (expected), Trimble has been focusing on UI unification. The Toolbar Editor is likely to merge with the SketchUp Studio interface. We are seeing beta tests for "Contextual Toolbars" that change based on what entity you have selected.
However, the manual Toolbar Editor remains the bedrock of professional workflows. It allows architects, set designers, and woodworkers to strip away the "noise" of irrelevant tools and focus solely on their specific trade.
Install the Toolbar Editor to reclaim screen real estate, speed up repetitive tasks, and create a consistent, focused SketchUp environment tailored to how you work.
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The Toolbar Editor (specifically the one developed by Aerilius) is a powerful SketchUp extension designed to overcome the limitations of the software's native toolbar customization system. While SketchUp allows you to toggle native toolsets on and off, it historically struggled with integrating third-party plugin tools into a single, cohesive interface—a gap this editor fills. Key Features of Toolbar Editor Full
Unified Toolbars: Consolidate native SketchUp commands and tools from multiple plugins (like JHS Power Bar or QuadFace Tools) into one personalized toolbar.
Drag-and-Drop Interface: Easily create, rename, and organize toolbars by dragging icons from a master list into your custom panels.
Custom Ruby Buttons: Advanced users can create entirely new buttons by writing or pasting custom Ruby code directly into the editor.
Search and Filter: Quickly find specific tools among hundreds of installed plugins using the integrated search filter. How to Use the Toolbar Editor SketchUp’s built-in toolbars are great for native tools,
Accessing the Editor: Once installed from the SketchUcation PluginStore or Extension Warehouse, go to Window > Toolbar Editor to open the interface.
Creating a New Toolbar: Click the "+" button on the left pane to create and name a new toolbar set.
Adding Tools: Find your desired tool in the right-hand list and drag it into your new toolbar panel. You can rearrange them or remove them by dragging them back out.
Applying Changes: Click Apply to save your layout. Note that some changes may require a SketchUp restart to display correctly. Comparison: Native vs. Plugin Editor Native SketchUp Toolbars Toolbar Editor (Extension) Custom Sets Limited to native commands on Windows Combine native & plugin tools User Interface Dialog-based selection Interactive drag-and-drop Scripting Not available Create custom buttons with Ruby Availability Free extension download Why Professionals Use It How to show Large Tool Set in SKETCHUP
The "Customize" window has two main tabs: Q: I accidentally deleted a tool from the toolbar