Feature demos below. Newer versions may look slightly different.

The Auto Sun toolbar.

Places the sun left, center or right based on the camera angle.

Rotates the sun with the arrow keys or a typed North angle.

Saves settings per scene and works with V-Ray and Enscape.

Auto Sun

2.00 $

Latest version 1.07 – Updated 09/10/2025

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Main features

  • Places the sun left, center or right based on the camera angle.
  • Rotates the sun with the arrow keys or a typed North angle.
  • Saves settings per scene and works with V-Ray and Enscape.

Auto Sun sets the spring equinox date in SketchUp and positions the sun for vertical or 45-degree shadows in architectural and exterior scenes. Shortcut keys rotate the shadow. Settings are saved per scene. The plugin works with V-Ray and Enscape.

Requirements

SketchUp 2016 or higher, 2022 or higher recommended.

How to install

If the download is a ZIP, extract it to get the RBZ installer. Open Extensions > Extension Manager in SketchUp and install the RBZ file. Restart SketchUp if needed. The plugin is in Extensions > d95design.com.

How to uninstall

In Extension Manager, uninstall the plugin and restart SketchUp.

1.07 | 09/10/2025

IMPROVE
  • Press TAB in Custom Sun tools to toggle shadows.
  • Auto Sun no longer affects the “Use sun for shading” setting.

1.04 | 17/08/2025

NEW
  • Toolbar icon design v2.

1.03 | 17/08/2025

IMPROVE
  • Show button active state.
  • New icon design.
FIX
  • Fix some tooltips.

1.02 | 27/07/2025

FIX
  • Fix icon showing as black in older SketchUp versions.

1.01 | 26/07/2025

IMPROVE
  • Automatically disables the Linked Sun option in the Environment tab of SketchUp 2025.
  • New icon design.

1.00 | 24/07/2025

NEW
  • Release.

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