[upd] Free Download — Instant Road Plugin Sketchup
The Instant Road plugin for SketchUp is a powerful tool designed to simplify the often tedious process of creating roads, paths, and driveways on complex terrain. Whether you are an architect, urban planner, or hobbyist, this extension automates the alignment of geometry to uneven surfaces, saving hours of manual editing.
Creating realistic roads on uneven terrain is one of the most frustrating tasks in 3D modeling. Manual draping and stitching often lead to jagged geometry and countless hours of cleanup. The Instant Road plugin by Vali Architects instant road plugin sketchup free download
Automatically cuts and fills grading to match road elevations. Detailed Elements: The Instant Road plugin for SketchUp is a
Shoulder Width
The free version is a legacy tool with restricted parameters compared to the modern "Nui" subscription. Feature Free Version Paid (Instant Road Nui) Max 36 inches (91 cm) Road Width Limited (6ft – 10ft) Curb Width Max 6 inches (15 cm) Customizable Sidewalks Not supported Full support Road Profiles Flat, Crown, or "V" Editing No road/curb editing Full editing of elevations & slopes Striping Not available Comprehensive striping & markings Official Download & Installation Open SketchUp
- Open SketchUp.
- Go to Window > Extension Manager.
- Click the Install Extension button (bottom left).
- Locate your downloaded
.rbzfile and open it. - The toolbar will appear instantly.
| Feature | Instant Road (Free) | Paid Plugins | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Price | $0 | $50 - $150 | | Complex Intersections | Basic (Auto-snap) | Advanced (Traffic circles) | | Superelevation (Banking) | No | Yes | | License | Personal/Non-Commercial | Commercial |
Elevation Control
Add road striping (lines, arrows, symbols) and project materials across curbs/sidewalks.
SketchUp Extension Warehouse
: The official source for the current version of Instant Road . You must sign in with a Trimble ID to download the RBZ file.