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Fredoscale License ((new)) <PRO — Method>

Fredoscale is a paid extension for SketchUp that operates under the Sketchucation SCFLicense

system. Originally free for over a decade, it transitioned to a licensed model on 1 March 2022 SketchUp Community License Details & Pricing License Type : Perpetual license (one-time purchase). Individual Price Bundle Price Fredo6Bundle2022

, which includes 8 popular plugins (RoundCorner, JointPushPull, Curviloft, FredoScale, ToolsOnSurface, TopoShaper, Curvizard, and VisuHole). Seat Allowance : A single license usually allows installation on (devices). Free Trial : A fully functional 30-day free trial is available from the first day of usage. Technical Requirements

To activate and use the license, your SketchUp environment must meet the following technical standards: Required Support Files have the latest version of (v14.3b or higher) and the Sketchucation ExtensionStore (v4.4.0 or higher) installed. SketchUp Version : Compatible with SU2017 and above on both Windows and Mac OSX. : Licenses are managed through the Sketchucation website or directly within the SketchUp app via the ExtensionStore. SketchUcation How to Activate Install Essentials : Ensure both Sketchucation ExtensionStore are installed and updated. Access License Menu : In SketchUp, go to Fredo6 Collection FredoScale Fredoscale License

The FredoScale license is a commercial, paid license required to use the full features of the FredoScale extension for SketchUp. After a 30-day free trial period, you must purchase a license through the SketchUcation PluginStore. Key License Details

Price: $15 for a perpetual license (valid for 3 seats/devices).

Bundle Option: Available as part of the Fredo6Bundle (8 plugins) for $50. Fredoscale is a paid extension for SketchUp that

Licensing System: It uses the SCFLicense system, which is managed via the SketchUcation ExtensionStore tool.

Dependencies: To activate the license, you must have the latest versions of LibFredo6 and SketchUcation ExtensionStore installed. How to Activate

Purchase: Buy the license from the SketchUcation webshop or directly within the extension via the "Obtain License" button. Trademark and Branding

Download: Save the .scflicense file sent to your email or downloaded from your My Licenses page.

I believe you’re referring to FredoScale, a popular extension for SketchUp (developed by Fredo6), not a “Fredoscale License” as a separate product. FredoScale is part of the larger Fredo6 Collection of plugins, and its licensing is tied to that framework.

Below is a detailed review focusing specifically on FredoScale’s licensing model, its implications for users, and how it compares to typical SketchUp extension licensing.

Trademark and Branding

  • The license does not grant rights to use the Fredoscale trademark, logos, or project name for endorsement or promotion.
  • Repackaged or redistributed versions must not use the Fredoscale name or logos in ways that imply endorsement; recommend adding a clear statement of derivation (e.g., "derived from Fredoscale") while avoiding trademarked branding in product names.

Part 2: The Core Tenets of the Fredoscale License

Unlike binary licenses (free vs. proprietary), the Fredoscale License operates on a sliding scale. While multiple variants exist in the wild (v0.1 to v1.2), the following four pillars are consistent across most definitions.

✅ Good for:

  • Libraries and utilities – Maximize adoption.
  • Example code, snippets, boilerplates – No barriers to copy-paste.
  • Educational material – Students can freely use in projects.
  • Internal company tools – No risk of viral copyleft.
  • APIs and middleware – Don’t force downstream to open their code.

Overview

The Fredoscale License is a permissive open-source-style license created to govern the use, modification, and distribution of the Fredoscale project and related software artifacts. It aims to balance reuse and community contribution with simple, developer-friendly terms: allow broad freedom to use and modify, require minimal attribution, and include a limited liability and warranty disclaimer.