Want to soften an edge? In vanilla SketchUp, you go to Window > Soften Edges > Move a slider. In JHS? You click the "Soften" button. Want to unsoften ? There is a button for that. Want to select all sharp edges? Button.
You cannot find it in the Extension Warehouse. You have to download the JHS_PowerBar_2017.rbz file from a legacy repository (like SketchUcation or the Internet Archive) and install it manually via Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension . The Verdict: Is it worth it in 2026? Yes, if you are a pure modeler. If you design furniture, architecture, or mechanical parts and you hate taking your hands off the keyboard/mouse to hunt for menus, JHS PowerBar will double your speed. Sketchup Plugin Jhs Powerbar
But there is one name that old-timers whisper with a mix of nostalgia and genuine productivity: . Want to soften an edge
So, does it work on SketchUp 2024?
The core geometry and layer tools work perfectly. The UI might look a little jagged (it uses the old toolbar icons), and a few of the Ruby scripts might throw an error if you click the "Export" functions. You click the "Soften" button
For new users, finding the JHS PowerBar today is like finding a hidden turbo button in a modern electric car. It is technically "legacy" software, but in terms of raw speed? Nothing touches it.
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