| Feature | Native Follow Me | Profile Builder 2 | Other Extrusion Plugins (e.g., Extrude Tools) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | None (must re-draw) | Full parametric history | Limited | | Corner Mitering | Often fails (reverse faces) | Automatic compound miters | Manual cleanup required | | Material Mapping | Single material per group | Per-face material assignment | Single material only | | Curve Handling | Choppy | Adaptive smoothing (based on segments) | Choppy | | Boolean ready | No (often broken geometry) | Yes (clean, watertight solids) | Usually creates overlapping geometry |
While the original was a game-changer for creating extrusions, many users are finding that DM Profile Builder 2 isn't just an update; it is a significantly "better" workflow. dm profile builder 2 plugin for sketchup better