The core function of the editor is to build your perfect toolbar.
The Toolbar Editor in SketchUp is a small but powerful feature that streamlines your modeling workflow by letting you customize which tools and icons appear on your toolbars. Whether you’re optimizing the UI for speed, setting up a simplified workspace for clients or students, or grouping specialty extensions for quick access, configuring toolbars saves time and reduces visual clutter.
Even great tools have glitches. Here is how to fix the most common problems.
The interface uses a live preview system. You can: toolbar editor sketchup
Don't just throw every icon onto the screen. That defeats the purpose. Here are three professional strategies:
Problem: "I closed the Toolbar Editor, and my new toolbar vanished!"
Solution: You likely dragged it to an edge and it auto-docked, or you closed the floating window. Go to View > Toolbars and check the box next to your custom toolbar's name.
Problem: "I can't drag icons anymore!" Solution: The Toolbar Editor must be open to move icons. If the Editor is closed, SketchUp assumes you want to click the tools, not rearrange them. The core function of the editor is to
Problem: "My toolbar is huge / icons are small." Solution: This is a Windows display scaling issue. Right-click your SketchUp desktop shortcut > Properties > Compatibility > Change high DPI settings > Override high DPI scaling (try "Application" or "System").
Problem: "I accidentally deleted the default 'Large Tool Set'." Solution: Don't panic. Right-click the toolbar area > Toolbars > Check "Large Tool Set." It resets instantly. You cannot permanently delete native bars—only hide them.
Rating: 9/10
The Toolbar Editor transforms SketchUp from a rigid tool into a flexible instrument. It is not glamorous, but it solves a decade-old frustration. The missing point (1 point deducted) is purely due to its poor discoverability and the lack of a robust "reset" option for mistakes.
Recommendation: Open SketchUp right now. Right-click any toolbar > Toolbar Editor. Spend 10 minutes deleting the icons you never use. You will instantly feel the difference in your workflow speed.