Trim SketchUp Geometry Cleanly with NT Trim
NT Trim is a free SketchUp trim plugin created by Nice Tower for cutting solid and non-solid geometry with a selected face as the boundary. It simplifies precise trimming and reduces the cleanup normally required after manual intersections.
Use a face to trim SketchUp geometry in one focused workflow
Manual intersect-and-delete workflows can leave extra edges and require careful cleanup. NT Trim uses a selected face as the cutting boundary, helping you remove unwanted portions from solid or non-solid objects more directly. The demonstration shows how this focused command makes common architectural trimming faster and easier to understand.
A practical SketchUp cutting tool for solid and non-solid models
Architectural and interior models regularly require objects to be cut against roofs, walls, panels or custom angled boundaries. NT Trim helps designers use a face to define the cut and process selected geometry without building a complicated Boolean setup. It is useful for beams, profiles, cabinetry, structural elements and detailed components.
Face-based trimming
Use a SketchUp face as a clear visual cutting boundary.
Solid support
Trim valid solid groups and components during detailed modeling.
Non-solid support
Process organized geometry that is not a perfect SketchUp solid.
Cleaner workflow
Reduce manual intersecting, selecting and deleting operations.
Architectural cuts
Handle sloped and custom boundaries for practical project geometry.
Free RBZ installer
Install through SketchUp Extension Manager at no cost.
How to trim geometry with a face in SketchUp
Prepare the target geometry as an organized object and position a clean face where the cut should occur. Keeping the cutter and target separate makes the operation easier to control.
Prepare the cutter
Create or select the face that defines the trimming boundary.
Select the target
Choose the solid or organized non-solid geometry to be cut.
Run NT Trim
Apply the face-based trim command to the selected object.
Check the result
Inspect the cut and remove any unnecessary helper geometry.
Practical ways to use NT Trim in SketchUp
Sloped roof cuts
Trim walls, beams and posts cleanly against roof planes.
Cabinetry details
Cut panels and furniture components with custom face boundaries.
Structural modeling
Shape beams, columns and other building elements at intersections.
Custom profiles
Remove unwanted portions of trims, moldings and detailed objects.
Install the RBZ in minutes
- Download the NT Trim RBZ file.
- Open SketchUp and choose Extensions → Extension Manager.
- Click Install Extension and select the downloaded RBZ.
- Enable the NT Trim toolbar from View → Toolbars.
- Restart SketchUp if the toolbar does not appear.
Compatibility and requirements
- Plugin: NT Trim
- Version: 1.0.0
- File format: RBZ
- Price: Free
- Best for: Architecture, interiors and 3D modeling
- Recommended setup: Organized target geometry and a clean cutting face
More tools and training for better SketchUp results
Combine NT Trim with professional SketchUp training, AI-assisted modeling and advanced extensions. Use NT Face to repair missing surfaces after detailed edits, and NT Flex Stretch for dimensional revisions.
NT Trim FAQ
Is NT Trim free?
Yes. Version 1.0.0 is available as a free RBZ download from Nice Tower.
Can NT Trim cut non-solid geometry?
Yes, it is designed to support both valid solids and organized non-solid geometry.
What controls the cut?
A selected SketchUp face defines the trimming boundary.
Why should geometry be grouped?
Grouping keeps the target isolated and protects surrounding model elements.
How do I install it?
Download the RBZ, open Extension Manager and install the NT Trim file.
Trim SketchUp geometry with fewer cleanup steps
Download NT Trim free and cut solid or non-solid architectural geometry using a clear face-based boundary.