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What are the steps for installation?

  • Right-Click the MBSDaylightForSketchupSetup.exe file and Select Run as administrator
  • Change the Sketchup Year on the textbox as required. Leave exactly one Space between Sketchup and the Year and don’t leave any extra spaces after the year.
  • Follow rest of the steps and leave default values for any options.
  • Remember to Select Add radiance to the system PATH for all users.

What are the steps for updating the software?

  • For future updates, follow the below steps
    • Open the Software Update dialog by using
      the Update plugin icon on the toolbar or
      Sketchup Menu > Extentions > MBS Daylight Tool > Update Plugin
    • Sketchup must be restarted after the update.
    • The list of the latest changes will be listed on the dialog.

What Sketchup versions is the plugin compatible with?

  • The plugin is compatible with Sketchup version 2017 or newer and works on Windows 7 or newer PCs.

Why does the MBS toolbar not appear after installation?

  • In some cases, it may remain disabled after installation. Go to View-Toolbars menu and Tick MBS Daylight Toolbar to enable it.
  • The commands can also be accessed Extensions – MBS Daylight Tool menu.
  • If both options are not visible, Check if the mbsTool extension is disabled on Extension Manager.
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