Libfredo6 V9.5 Now
While most users install LibFredo6 without thinking about it, understanding its components helps you appreciate v9.5’s power.
LibFredo6 v9.5 is a specific version of a foundational library created by developer Fredo6. It is not a standalone tool for drawing or modeling. Instead, it is a shared code library required to run many of Fredo6’s more advanced SketchUp extensions (plugins).
Think of it as an engine or a set of instructions that multiple different car models (plugins) share. Without LibFredo6 installed correctly, plugins like FredoTools, RoundCorner, Curviloft, or TopoShaper will not function. libfredo6 v9.5
| Use v9.5 if... | Upgrade to v14+ if... | | :--- | :--- | | You are on SketchUp 2021 or older | You use SketchUp 2022–2026 | | You have legacy plugins that break with v14 | You want the latest features & bug fixes | | Your workflow is stable and you avoid updates | You use Fredo6’s new Freemium plugins |
Cause: You installed a Fredo6 tool (e.g., RoundCorner) before installing LibFredo6.
Fix: Uninstall the tool, install LibFredo6 v9.5 first, then reinstall the tool. While most users install LibFredo6 without thinking about
Fredo6 is a legendary developer who has refused to switch to a subscription-only model (unlike many commercial plugins). LibFredo6 v9.5 is his commitment to keeping his free library alive and well.
By updating to v9.5, you are ensuring that tools like RoundCorner (for perfect fillets) and FredoScale (for non-uniform scaling) will continue to work on the latest hardware. Restart SketchUp (Critical step)
SketchUp 2023 and 2024 run on Ruby 2.7. Older versions of LibFredo6 were written with legacy Ruby 2.5 logic. v9.5 has been refactored to leverage Ruby’s faster garbage collection and hash processing.