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Archabox is a powerful plugin for SketchUp designed to streamline the process of creating joinery, cabinetry, and woodworking designs. It automates the creation of parametric joinery (like dovetails, finger joints, and mortise and tenons) and generates cut lists.
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In native SketchUp, cutting a hole in a wall for a window or intersecting a floor slab requires manual trimming or the clunky Solid Tools. Archabox introduces dynamic trimming. When you draw a wall through a slab, Archabox automatically cuts the wall at the correct height. When you move the slab, the wall updates instantly.
Even the best plugins have quirks. Here is how to fix frequent Archabox issues:
Problem: Walls don't automatically trim at intersections.
Solution: Ensure you are using Archabox's Arch Wall tool, not SketchUp's native Line tool. Also, check that your walls are on the same layer/group hierarchy.
Problem: The BOQ shows "0 volume" for slabs.
Solution: Archabox requires slabs to be created with its Slab Tool. Manually extruded rectangles are not recognized as "Archabox Slabs." Recreate the slab using the plugin’s tool.
Problem: Windows disappear after moving a wall.
Solution: This is a known bug in versions prior to 6.2. Update to the latest version. If not possible, right-click the window and select Regenerate Opening. It is important to distinguish the level of
Problem: Plugin slows down SketchUp on large projects.
Solution: Archabox maintains a hidden "data tree" for every object. On models with >500 objects, turn off Live Updating in the Archabox settings. Switch to Manual Update mode.
Inserting doors and windows in standard SketchUp often involves cutting holes and nesting components. Archabox automates this with a single click.