The library browser has been completely redesigned. V217 introduces:
Material take-offs are no longer an afterthought. V217 exports directly to CSV and Excel with a new "Cut Length" calculation. Previously, the plugin only counted fittings; now it calculates the exact linear length of raw pipe stock required, accounting for insertion losses at fittings. This is a game-changer for cost estimation. vbo piping pro v217 sketchup plugin updated
Rating: 9.2/10
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We tested a 300-foot complex pipe network with 450 fittings on a standard laptop (i7, 16GB RAM, Integrated Graphics). The library browser has been completely redesigned
| Feature | VBO Piping Pro v216 | VBO Piping Pro v217 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Model Open Time | 42 seconds | 22 seconds | | Orbit Pan Smoothness | Stuttering (15 fps) | Smooth (30-40 fps) | | Slope Error Detection | Manual only | Auto-Highlight (1 second) | | BOM Export to Excel | Static table | Linked Dynamic Table | Cons: We tested a 300-foot complex pipe network