: On some plugin pages within the SketchUcation store, you can view a version history, though direct downloads for legacy versions are sometimes restricted to prevent support issues. How to Install an Older .rbz File If you manage to source the correct LibFredo6_vX.X.rbz Uninstall Current Version Extensions Manager
When installing an older version, you must download the file and install it manually via the Extension Manager (Window > Extension Manager) or the older Preferences menu (Windows > Preferences > Extensions), then restart SketchUp for the library to sync with your other plugins.
If you have an older .rbz file lying around, could you please share it or point me to a safe archive? Huge thanks in advance.
I’m trying to run some older SketchUp plugins that depend on , but the latest version (v13.x or higher) seems to cause errors or compatibility issues with my setup (SketchUp 2017 / older plugin X). Libfredo6 Old Version
This usually indicates that LibFredo6 was not installed correctly. Ensure the files are in the right location and restart SketchUp. Also, check the Extension Manager to see if it's listed and enabled.
| Libfredo6 Version | Best for SketchUp Version | Compatible With (Examples) | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | SketchUp 2015 – 2016 | Curviloft 1.7, JointPushPull 2.x | Last version without the modern UI (Report Browser). | | v8.5a | SketchUp 2017 – 2019 | FredoTools 3.3a, RoundCorner 2.0 | The "Workhorse" – Most stable for pre-2020 workflows. | | v10.7 | SketchUp 2020 – 2021 | FredoScale 3.0, TopoShaper 2.0 | Introduces dark mode compatibility. | | v12.0c | SketchUp 2022 – 2023 | All Fredo6 plugins up to 2024 | Fixed a major memory leak from v11. | | v13.0+ | SketchUp 2024+ | Only the latest plugin versions | Warning: Do not use v13+ with plugins last updated in 2020. |
In recent years, many of Fredo6’s plugins transitioned from freeware to paid, licensed models. Users wishing to keep using older, free iterations of his individual plugins often need matching older versions of LibFredo6 to maintain stability without license errors. Library and SketchUp Compatibility Matrix : On some plugin pages within the SketchUcation
If you are still experiencing issues with LibFredo6, try the following:
If you have a newer, broken version of LibFredo6 installed, you must delete it first to avoid conflicts.
For developers and software maintainers, we suggest: Huge thanks in advance
The search for is not about being a Luddite. It is about respect for workflow stability. When you are halfway through a complex architectural model with 500 instances of JointPushPull, the last thing you need is a library update that changes the UI layout or drops support for a Ruby class.
Is the old LibFredo6 better? No. It is slower, incompatible with modern OS security, and lacks the incredible new "Bezier Spline" tools.
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