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Lightbeans

The Free Lightbeans Extension For

SketchUp

Transform your SketchUp experience with the free plugin developed by Lightbeans for your favorite 3D modeling software.

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Sketchup 3D model

Why use the Lightbeans plugin for SketchUp?

Revolutionize your workflow.

Specify materials from real manufacturers

Access our complete catalog of high-resolution PBR textures and realistic materials to bring your projects to life.

New textures every week

Take advantage of the latest trends in materials, with new textures added to our library every Tuesday.

Free textures for architects and designers

Stop searching for resources across different sites. Everything you need is in one place.

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Seamless integration into your designs

Insert textures directly into SketchUp in just a few clicks, with renderings optimized for V-Ray and Enscape.

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Lightbeans Sketchup Plugin

Compatible with SketchUp 2022 and subsequent versions on both Windows and Mac, and optimized for V-Ray and Enscape rendering software.

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Available on the Extension Warehouse

The Lightbeans plug-in is available free of charge from the SketchUp Extension Warehouse. Download it directly from your software or visit the SketchUp website.

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Three Ways to Install the Lightbeans Extension

Installation from SketchUp

Follow these steps to install directly from your SketchUp software

1

Open SketchUp

Launch SketchUp.

2

Access the Extension Warehouse

In the menu bar, click on Extensions. Select Extension Warehouse from the dropdown menu.

3

Sign In to Your Account

If you aren’t already signed in, log in with your Trimble account. You’ll need an account to download extensions.

4

Search for the Lightbeans Extension

Use the search bar at the top of the page and type "Lightbeans 3D Texture Library."

5

Download and Install the Extension

Click the Install button.

6

Activate or Manage Extensions

Once installed, the extension will be available under the Extensions menu or as a new toolbar with this icon. If it doesn’t appear, check the Extension Manager to ensure it’s activated.

7

Restart SketchUp

Only if necessary

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