: Click the "+" button on the left sidebar.

If you are teaching a client or student how to use SketchUp, the default toolbars are overwhelming. Use the Toolbar Editor to create a simplified toolbar with just 6 tools: Orbit, Zoom, Select, Push/Pull, Paint Bucket, Walk.

The Toolbar Editor allows you to the icons and tools that appear on your SketchUp toolbars. Instead of hunting through menus or juggling multiple floating toolbars, you can create a streamlined workspace tailored exactly to how you model.

The true value of a toolbar editor is measured in "clicks saved." By placing high-frequency tools within the natural ocular path of the user, the editor reduces the physical distance the mouse must travel. For professionals working 8-hour days, these saved seconds accumulate into hours of recovered productivity over a month.

Some extensions do not automatically register their icons. If you install an extension and can’t find its tools in the categories list, look for a category called or "Uncategorized." Many developers forget to properly tag their icons. You will find them here, and you can drag them to your custom toolbar manually.

Optimizing your SketchUp workspace is critical for a smooth design workflow. While SketchUp has basic built-in tools for arranging icons, many power users turn to the to overcome native limitations, such as the inability to mix native tools with those from various plugins into a single bar. 1. Why Use a Toolbar Editor?