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Dynamic Symbols: Instant Symbol Changes

Dynamic Symbols is a SketchUp plugin developed by Nam NH - FebHouse that allows users to instantly change symbol shapes, colors, and create animations with ease. It is compatible with SketchUp 2020 and later for both MacOS and Windows. Key features include one-click symbol and color changes, as well as the ability to generate animated scenes for enhanced visual storytelling.

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Dynamic Symbols: Instant Symbol Changes

Dynamic Symbols is a SketchUp plugin developed by Nam NH - FebHouse that allows users to instantly change symbol shapes, colors, and create animations with ease. It is compatible with SketchUp 2020 and later for both MacOS and Windows. Key features include one-click symbol and color changes, as well as the ability to generate animated scenes for enhanced visual storytelling.

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Dynamic Symbols

Dynamic Symbols - SketchUp Plugin for Instant Symbol Animation


Developer: Nam NH - FebHouse
Compatibility: SketchUp 2020+ (MacOS & Windows)
More info: Scan QR or search Dynamic Symbols on Extension Warehouse / Google

1. One-Click Symbol Change — Keep Position, Size & Rotation (Feature 1)


Dynamic Symbols lets you instantly switch between different symbol shapes with just
one click — while keeping the symbol’s position, size, and rotation unchanged.

How it Works:
Step 1: Select any symbol from the toolbar.

Step 2: A dialog box will appear asking if you want to create a new symbol.
- Click Yes => The symbol instantly appears at your cursor.
- Click No => The command is [Link].

Done! The symbol is placed.

To switch to another symbol, just click a different icon on the toolbar. The selected object
updates instantly, while keeping its original position, size, and rotation.

1 Done
Dynamic Symbols
Dynamic Symbols - SketchUp Plugin for Instant Symbol Animation
Developer: Nam NH - FebHouse
Compatibility: SketchUp 2020+ (MacOS & Windows)
More info: Scan QR or search Dynamic Symbols on Extension Warehouse / Google

2. One-Click Color Change (Feature 2)


Change the color of your symbols instantly with one click — no need to open complex
menus or edit materials manually.

How it Works:
Step 1: Select the Symbol
Step 2: In the Dynamic Symbols UI, click the Color Button.
Pick a color =>Done! The symbol updates instantly.

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The system automatically saves


your last 5 colors for quick access.

Done
Dynamic Symbols
Dynamic Symbols - SketchUp Plugin for Instant Symbol Animation
Developer: Nam NH - FebHouse
Compatibility: SketchUp 2020+ (MacOS & Windows)
More info: Scan QR or search Dynamic Symbols on Extension Warehouse / Google

3. Create Animation (Feature 3)


Automatically generate animated scenes that bring your symbols to life — ideal for
diagrams, flowcharts, or architectural storytelling.

How it works:
Step 1: Select the Dynamic Symbols you want to animate.
Step 2: Click Create Animation. The plugin generates 3 scenes: Feb_F1, Feb_F2, Feb_F3.
These scenes form the animation sequence.

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Step 3: Export the video:

1. Keep only Feb_F1, Feb_F2, 2. Go to File => Export => Animation. 3. In Export Options, select your
Feb_F3 checked for animation. desired quality and uncheck
Uncheck all other scenes. Loop to starting scene.
Click OK => Export.

After exporting, you can use video editing software to:


- Smoothen or extend the loop.
- Duplicate clips for continuous looping animations.

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