Play It Again Sketchup Plugin Direct

SketchUp does not have a native parametric array like Revit. However, with Play It Again, you can create a "pseudo-array." Record copying a stair tread 6 inches up and 10 inches forward. Then, select the new tread and hit Play 20 times. Instantly, you have a staircase.

| | Use Case | Benefit | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Architecture | Repeating a window mullion pattern across multiple facades. | Ensures design consistency; saves hours of manual copy/paste. | | Interior Design | Copying a lighting layout (e.g., can lights in a grid with specific offsets) to multiple rooms. | Eliminates repetitive measuring and moving. | | Civil/Landscape | Placing identical street furniture (benches, trees, lamps) along a curved path. | Maintains exact relative spacing and orientation. | | Woodworking | Repeating a joinery cut (dado or mortise) across multiple identical boards. | Reduces human error in precise manufacturing models. | play it again sketchup plugin

The interface will ask you to select the entities you wish to animate. Select the geometry that needs to move. SketchUp does not have a native parametric array like Revit

| | SketchUp Native (Copy/Move) | Play It Again Plugin | Advanced Plugins (e.g., MSite, Copy Along Path) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Learning Curve | Low | Low to Moderate | High | | Sequence Complexity | Single action only | Multi-step sequences | Scripting required | | Relative Positioning | Manual input | Automatic replay | Automatic (with conditions) | | Cost | Free (included) | Free (open source/community) | Often paid/commercial | Instantly, you have a staircase