This is where the plugin justifies its "Pro" label. Every piece of pipe and every fitting carries metadata (diameter, material, pressure class, insulation thickness). The plugin allows you to export native BIM schedules (CSV/Excel), giving you accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for procurement. It moves SketchUp from a "visualization tool" to a "quantity surveying tool."
| Feature | VBO Piping Pro v217 | SketchUp native | MSITM Piping | Agital Piping | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Auto-routing | Yes | No | Limited | Yes | | BOM Export | Excel/CSV | Manual | Text only | Excel | | Isometric Drawing | Yes (2D) | No | No | No | | Price (approx) | $149 | Free | $99 | $199 | | Learning curve | Low | Zero | Medium | High | vbo piping pro v217 sketchup plugin
The plugin is a paid extension, though a basic "free" version with limited functionality is sometimes available through the SketchUp Extension Warehouse VBO Piping | SketchUp Extension Warehouse This is where the plugin justifies its "Pro" label
VBO Piping Pro v217 positions itself as a bridge between basic SketchUp modeling and high-end BIM (Building Information Modeling). Unlike standard pipe plugins that simply draw tubes along lines, VBO Piping Pro focuses on . Version 217 specifically refines the workflow for routing complex networks, making it one of the most robust tools currently available for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineers working within SketchUp. It moves SketchUp from a "visualization tool" to
: Converts simple line segments (edges) within a group or component into 3D pipes. Automatic Fittings
The plugin operates through three primary commands usually found on its dedicated toolbar: VBO PIPING Plugin Tutorial 03: EDIT TOOL VBO PIPING Plugin Tutorial 03: EDIT TOOL VBO Piping Plugin For Sketchup Dec 27, 2017 TutorialsUp VBO PIPING PRO - SketchUp Extension Warehouse