Download the file to your computer. Ensure the file extension ends in (e.g., flattery.rbz ). Step 2: Install via SketchUp Extension Manager Launch your desktop version of SketchUp .

Click the button at the bottom of the window. Browse your computer for the downloaded flattery.rbz file.

Right-click any existing toolbar and ensure "Flattery" is checked to bring up the tools. Pro Tip for Complex Shapes

Prepares your model by marking edges so the plugin knows which parts were originally connected.

Flattery is a specialized SketchUp plugin designed for unfolding 3D models into 2D patterns, crucial for papercrafting and digital fabrication. Users should install the community-updated version 1.0.2, available via the SketchUcation PluginStore , to ensure compatibility with modern SketchUp releases. Flattery - SketchUp Plugins | PluginStore | SketchUcation

If you are a papercraft enthusiast or need to create physical prototypes from your 3D models,

Navigate to the top menu and select > Extension Manager .

: For advanced users or those looking for specific community-maintained versions (such as fixes for SketchUp 2016), you can find the source code and files on GitHub. Flattery on GitHub (skotekar) How to Install Flattery

: Direct export of your flat patterns to SVG format for use in vector programs like Inkscape or for direct laser cutting. SketchUcation Where to Download Flattery

Unfolding 3D Models with Ease: A Guide to the Flattery SketchUp Plugin

Helps you re-align edges that may have moved apart during the unfolding process.

Unlike standard architectural tools, Flattery targets the specific needs of papercraft, sheet metal fabrication, and fabric patterning. The plugin does not just flatten geometry; it also includes dedicated tools to add alignment tabs, manage seams, and organize the flattened faces logically so they can be printed, cut, and folded back into physical 3D objects. Key Features of Flattery