Vectorworks: Extrude Path Tools

A set of Vectorworks plugins to generate 3D extrusions along paths.

Download PDF (14.19mb) documentation from link below to check out how the tools work.

If interested, you can download the software using links below.
Be aware that some files are large and may take a while to download depending an traffic.

Initially the software will be time limited to the December of 2025 as a testing period.

Note “Extrude Cut Planar” plugin with bevelled edges may cause Vectorworks to crash so be carefull. Tools developed for VW 2020 and above on Windows and not fully tested on Mac.
VW2025 install version uses scalable tool icons (SVG).

If using VW 2025 or above use the VW2025 install and Marionette content files below.

Use the software at your own risk and there will be no liability for any data loss from use of the software.

For any problems contact via email: info@whwsolution.co.uk

Note: Training in the use of the tools is available as well as any specific further tool customisation.

Install instructions in readme file


Download release zip file (481kb) and install – select by VW version. See Tool Installation video.


Download content zip file (22.6mb) and unzip to prefered location.


Download Marionette install zip file (17.8mb) and install. See Marionette Installation video
Download content zip file (1.3mb) unzip to prefered location – select by VW version.

Note: Marionette implementation is experimental.


Refer to the documentation: pages “Tool Installation” and “Workspace Setup” for install instructions.

For tool setup in a user defined workspace, see video EAP Workspace setup

Update 241030: Added tool functionality ie quantities, new tools and Marionette interface.
Update 241120: Split install/content files by version. Structural shape definitions now in code rather than text file. Extrude Cut Planar fixes. SVG tool icons added for VW2025 (B variant).
Update 241221: Marionette files updated to fix bugs (B variant).
Update 250109: Beta install version extended to December 2025 and Extrude Cut Planar fix
Update 250131: Added plugin “Set EAP Path Display” and fix to handle multi selection on different layers with Show/Snap/Modify others set.


Example of modelling a pavillion using Extrude Path Tools – click image below to display a video.
Download zip file containing Vectorworks 2025 file (54mb).


Example of modelling with Extrude Path Tools – click image below to display in full resolution.
Alternatively download zip file containing Vectorworks 2025 file (11mb).