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Mastering Repetition: The Ultimate Guide to the "Play It Again" SketchUp Plugin

In the world of 3D modeling, efficiency isn't just about knowing where the tools are; it’s about how fast you can perform repetitive actions. If you have ever found yourself manually copying the same window across a 50-story skyscraper, or rotating the same structural beam along a curved path, you know the pain of "death by duplication."

Enter Play It Again – a lightweight, open-source SketchUp plugin that acts as a macro recorder for your modeling environment. If you have been searching for the "Play It Again SketchUp plugin" to automate your workflow, you have landed on the definitive guide.

1. Installation

Where to get it: SketchUcation Plugin Store (free) or included in the TT_Lib² suite.

Method A – SketchUcation Plugin Store (easiest): play it again sketchup plugin

  1. Install the SketchUcation Plugin Store extension (if not already present).
  2. Open Extensions > Plugin Store.
  3. Search for Play It Again.
  4. Click Install.

Method B – Manual install:

  1. Download Play_It_Again_v2.0.rbz from SketchUcation.
  2. In SketchUp: Window > Extension Manager.
  3. Click Install Extension → select the .rbz file.

Requires: TT_Lib² (installs automatically from Plugin Store, or get it separately).

After installation, you will find:

  • Toolbar: "Play It Again" (enable via View > Toolbars)
  • Menu: Extensions > Play It Again

1. Relative Coordinate Logic (The "Smart" Repeat)

Unlike simple copy-paste scripts, Play It Again remembers relative movements. If you record an action that moves a component 10 inches to the right and 5 inches up, when you replay it, the plugin applies that same vector to whatever you have selected. This allows for complex pattern creation instantly.

2. Phased Construction Sequences

Architects often need to show the timeline of a build. With Play It Again, you can animate the appearance of walls, floors, and roofs in sequence. You can set a start point where the building is a void and an end point where it is complete, creating a satisfying "growth" effect.

Case Study 1: Terrain Grading

Imagine you need to drop a specific type of tree onto a terrain mesh at 200 random points. You cannot just copy/paste because the tree needs to "drop to ground" (using the Drop tool or Drape). Record the macro: Select tree > Activate Drop tool > Click terrain. Then, select the 199 remaining trees (which are floating in the air) and hit "Play on Selected." Each tree drops to the unique Z-height of the terrain below it. Mastering Repetition: The Ultimate Guide to the "Play

How to Install the "Play It Again" Plugin

As of 2024-2025, installing the plugin depends on your SketchUp version (2017 to 2024/2025). Since it is a legacy RB (Ruby) file, you cannot find it in the Extension Warehouse; you must install it manually.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide:

  1. Download the Source: Go to the official GitHub repository (search for "SketchUp Play It Again Chris Fullmer GitHub").
  2. Extract the Files: Download the Play_It_Again_v_3_0.zip (or latest). Extract the folder.
  3. Locate the Plugins Folder:
    • Windows: C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Roaming\SketchUp\SketchUp 20XX\SketchUp\Plugins
    • Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/SketchUp 20XX/SketchUp/Plugins
  4. Install: Copy the extracted folder and the .rb file into the "Plugins" folder.
  5. Restart: Relaunch SketchUp. You will find the toolbar under Extensions > Play It Again.

Pro Tip: If you are using SketchUp 2022 or later, you may need to enable "Legacy Extensions" in the Preferences menu. Install the SketchUcation Plugin Store extension (if not

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