Click the green checkmark. In 2–3 seconds, a perfect roof appears.
Forces the selected edges to become gable ends. This is essential for L-shaped or T-shaped buildings where one wing needs a different termination than the other. Instant Roof Pro Plugin Sketchup
Because the roof is a clean, solid group (if you enable "Create Solid Group" in settings), you can slice it with Section Planes and send 2D vector roof plans to LayOut for construction documents. The section view of rafters is accurate enough for lumber takeoffs. Click the green checkmark
Trimble SketchUp has established itself as a dominant force in the architectural design industry due to its intuitive push-pull interface and accessibility. However, the software’s native toolset often lacks specific, complex functionalities required for detailed construction documentation, particularly regarding roofing. This paper examines the "Instant Roof Pro" plugin, a Ruby-based extension designed to automate and parametrically control roof generation. The review analyzes the plugin’s interface, procedural geometry creation, customization capabilities, and its impact on workflow efficiency in architectural modeling. The findings suggest that Instant Roof Pro bridges a critical gap between schematic massing and detailed BIM (Building Information Modeling) by reducing the geometric complexity of roof design from hours to minutes. This is essential for L-shaped or T-shaped buildings
: Allows users to import, export, and save custom roof styles for future projects Technical Specifications Instant Roof Tiles
: The plugin includes a built-in feature to calculate and export quantities, providing a takeoff log for construction estimation Individual Tiles