: Right-clicking a standard SketchUp section plane allows you to "Slice model at section," which deletes everything on one side of the plane for a permanent 3D cut. Best Practices for SketchUp 2021 Use Parallel Projection

The Zorro plugin is a popular extension designed specifically for SketchUp, aimed at streamlining your modeling process, and providing advanced tools for creating complex designs. With Zorro, you can automate repetitive tasks, generate detailed reports, and produce high-quality visualizations. Whether you're working on residential, commercial, or industrial projects, Zorro plugin can help you achieve your goals more efficiently.

SketchUp 2021 introduced better performance for large models and improved group/component handling. Zorro takes full advantage of these improvements:

Many rendering programs (especially older or specialized ones) don't respect SketchUp's live section planes. Zorro2 physically cuts the geometry so the engine "sees" the interior of the model. Detailing:

Even the sharpest sword can sometimes get stuck. Here are solutions to typical Zorro problems in SketchUp 2021:

Have you tried Zorro with SketchUp 2021’s "Scan & Solve" or "Solid Tools"? Share your workflow tips in the comments below or check our forum for custom Ruby scripts that extend Zorro’s slicing ability!

Use SketchUp’s native Section Plane tool to position a cut where desired.

An automated feature that integrates with SketchUp’s native Section Planes to permanently slice and separate geometry along a specific boundary. Why Use Zorro in SketchUp 2021?

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After installation:

Do you need help finding a for the Zorro2 RBZ file?

: Get the .rbz file from the SketchUp Extension Warehouse or SketchUcation .

Turn off or delete the Section Plane. You will find your model cleanly divided into two separate halves, allowing you to group, move, or delete them independently. Advanced Tips for Power Users

Unlike basic native tools, Zorro can slice straight through nested groups and components without requiring you to explode them first.

Browse to your downloads folder, select Zorro2.rbz , and click Open .