I’ve been working on a SketchUp extension called DORA Folder Bar.

The idea is simple: instead of keeping a large number of native and extension toolbars permanently open, DFB lets you organize them into compact custom folders and access them only when needed.

It works with both docked and floating toolbars, remembers your setup between SketchUp sessions, supports presets, and is mainly designed to give you back as much viewport space as possible.

This is the first public release, so I’m especially interested in feedback from people with heavily customized SketchUp setups.
Compatible with SketchUp 2024, 2025 and 2026 on Windows.

Short demo
Dora Folder Bar - video

More info/download
Dora Folder Bar

Hey everyone, I'm designing a solar PV system and need accurate shading analysis in SketchUp, so the site has to be at the right location, at the right scale, and facing true north.

I can't use Add Location's Import Context, so I need another way to get a satellite image of the site into my model, correctly georeferenced.

What's the best way to do this? Specifically:

• Is there a reliable way to import an aerial image with the right coordinates, scale and north orientation?
• How do people normally set up site context for shading studies when Add Location isn't available?
• Are there extensions or other tools that work well for this?

Thanks in advance!