Learn how to install the PlusSpec plugin on to your SketchUp program by follow our simple steps below.

You will follow these same steps for each update, re-installing to your existing machine or a new machine.

Pre-installation instructions:

• Ensure you have SketchUp installed prior to installing PlusSpec
• Read our System Requirements to ensure your computer's specifications meet our requirements

Installation instructions:

1. Sign in to the PlusSpec Downloads page using your PlusSpec license email and password
2. Click Downloads at the top of the page
3. Follow the prompts to install PlusSpec for Windows or Mac 

Click here to follow the steps to install for Mac users or if you're installing the .RBZ file

Installing on Windows

1. Click the .exe button to begin downloading the .exe file.Once the file has completed downloading, it should appear at the bottom of your page, or in your Downloads folder on your computer.
   
   
2. Click to open/run the .exe file.
   
   
3. Depending on your firewall settings, Windows may ask for your approval to run the file on your computer. Click More info > Run anyway to continue the installation.
   
   
   
4. The User Account Control screen may also appear. Click Yes to continue.
   
   
5. The installation will begin. Follow the prompts to install PlusSpec.
   
   
   
   
6. You will be asked which SketchUp version you would like to install PlusSpec to. Tick the SketchUp version(s) you would like to install PlusSpec to (you can choose more than 1).
   
   
7. Click install to continue.
   
   
   
8. Click finish to complete the installation.
   
   
   
9. Open the SketchUp version you wish to use. This will be located on your computer.
10. Select a SketchUp template with the units of measurement that your prefer (This can be changed at any time). This will open up a new SketchUp model.
    
    
11. Once open, the Welcome to PlusSpec pop-up screen will appear. Sign in using your PlusSpec license email address and password, then click Sign in.
    
    
12. Once you have signed in, it will ask  you which license you would like to activate. Click Activate/Re-activate License.
    
    
    
13. Close and re-open SketchUp to begin using PlusSpec.
    
    
14. To ensure you have installed PlusSpec correctly, the PlusSpec toolbar should appear amongst your screen.
    

    

Installing on Mac/Installing RBZ files

• Once the .RBZ file has started installation, open SketchUp, then click Start using SketchUp.
• Click Window then Extension Manager.
  
  
  
• Click Install Extension.
  
  
  
• Locate the RBZ file on your computer and then click Open.
  
  
  
• Wait a few moments then close and re-open SketchUp.
• To ensure you have installed PlusSpec correctly, the PlusSpec toolbar should appear amongst your screen.
  

If  you are having any problems installing PlusSpec, head to our Troubleshooting Articles or contact us via the submit a request button here.