Think of it as the electrical wiring in a house. You don't see it, but without it, the lights (FredoScale, RoundCorner, etc.) won't turn on.
While it might seem counterintuitive to "update" an old version, LibFredo6 requires regular maintenance, even in older SketchUp versions (like 2017, 2018, or 2019).
Ensure you are using at least or higher for stability on Apple Silicon. Important Maintenance Tip
If you need an old version, where do you find it? This is a minefield.
When Fredo6 releases a new LibFredo6, the forum post often notes which plugin versions must be updated simultaneously [1]. libfredo6 old version upd
Sometimes, a specific plugin build (e.g., an old beta of JointPushPull) only talks to a specific LibFredo6 build.
You must quit and restart SketchUp for the library to load properly. Simply installing the file is not enough to sync the library with your other plugins. 3. Finding and Installing "Old" Versions (Legacy Support)
Note: A free SketchUcation account is required for downloads. : Open SketchUp and go to Window > Extension Manager . Click the Install Extension button. Locate your downloaded .rbz file and select Open .
: Click the gear icon at the top left to see a list of extensions needing updates. Update All Think of it as the electrical wiring in a house
: Since v7.7a, it includes better scaling for high-DPI (double dpi) screens to prevent tiny toolbars. Critical Maintenance Tips
The first version ever published of LibFredo6 was version 3.0. These early versions (roughly up to v9.x) were designed for much older versions of SketchUp, such as SU5, SU6, SU7, SU8, and the early 2013-2016 releases. They used a simpler installation method that often involved manually copying files into the SketchUp Plugins folder. These versions are now considered "frozen," as Fredo6 no longer develops or updates them to maintain compatibility with newer operating systems or SketchUp releases.
feature is disabled in legacy versions to prevent them from accidentally trying to install incompatible modern versions. Where to Download : You can find this archived version on the SketchUcation PluginStore under the name "Prior2017 - LibFredo6" SketchUp Community How to Install an Old Version (.rbz)
Since older SketchUp versions have different menu layouts, follow these steps based on your software version: SketchUp 2013 to 2016 Window > Preferences > Extensions Install Extension button at the bottom. Select your downloaded LibFredo6_9.5k.rbz SketchUp 8 Ensure you are using at least or higher
This error appears when a Fredo6 extension (like Curviloft) requires a of LibFredo6 that you do not have installed. The number (e.g., 143) refers to a specific version threshold.
Check the Sketchucation extension store once a month.
This is a known display bug affecting some versions of SketchUp. Even though the plugin functions correctly, the Extension Manager may incorrectly report the version as “1.0.”
Update LibFredo6 to the latest version via the ExtensionStore. If that does not resolve the issue, uninstall both LibFredo6 and the dependent extension, then reinstall them together using the ExtensionStore.