Pull Sketchup 2021: Joint Push

Joint Push Pull by Fredo6 is an essential extension for SketchUp 2021 that overcomes the limitations of the native Push/Pull tool, primarily by allowing you to extrude multiple faces simultaneously and work on curved surfaces. 1. Getting Started

To use Joint Push Pull in SketchUp 2021, you must install the following dependencies from the Sketchucation PluginStore:

LibFredo6: The shared library required for all Fredo6 extensions.

Sketchucation ExtensionStore: Recommended for managing licenses and updates. Joint Push Pull Sketchup 2021

Joint Push Pull Interactive: The extension itself, which is now a paid tool ($15 perpetual license or part of a $50 bundle) but offers a 30-day free trial. 2. Core Tools & Functions

Once installed, the extension provides a toolbar with several specialized modes:

Why It Mattered: Faster Iteration, Fewer Fixes

For architects modeling façades, furniture designers fine-tuning mortise-and-tenon details, or 3D-printing hobbyists building interlocking parts, the tweak translated to concrete productivity gains. Instead of stopping to repair geometry after each playful experiment, designers could iterate more freely, trusting that the model would remain sane. That trust lowered the cognitive cost of exploration: models could be exploratory and believable at once. Joint Push Pull by Fredo6 is an essential

This mattered especially in remote workflows that increased reliance on well-formed geometry. Files shared between collaborators, or passed downstream to renderers, engineers, or CNC operators, needed robust topology. The improved Push/Pull helped close the gap between a designer’s intent and the exported reality.

Part 3: The Four Modes of Joint Push Pull (Deep Dive)

To master the tool in SketchUp 2021, you must understand its four distinct algorithms.

Part 7: Best Practices for Power Users

To make Joint Push Pull in SketchUp 2021 feel like a native tool, adopt these habits. Select face(s) to extrude

2. Combine with SubD (Subdivision)

If you have a low-poly shape, subdivide it first (using Artisan or SubD), then apply Normal Push/Pull. The result is a beautifully smooth double-sided shell.

Typical Workflow

  1. Select face(s) to extrude.
  2. Start Joint Push Pull tool.
  3. Drag mouse or enter numeric distance; adjacent faces update in real time.
  4. Use modifiers to lock axis, create duplicate, or disable caps.
  5. Confirm operation; tool applies topology changes and updates model.

Part 5: Common Errors & Fixes in SketchUp 2021

Even with the right version, Joint Push Pull can fail. Here are the top 3 errors you’ll encounter in 2021 and how to solve them.