The introduction of the FredoScale license served as a "reality check" for the 3D modeling community. While some initially balked at paying for what was once free, the consensus quickly shifted toward gratitude. Many users viewed the license fee as a "back-payment" for a decade of free productivity. It highlighted the precarious nature of "donation-ware" and set a precedent for how individual developers can transition to sustainable professional models without losing the trust of their base.
If You are using the Software for commercial purposes (e.g., within an architectural firm, design studio, or for profit-generating projects), You are required to obtain a valid Commercial License from the LICENSOR or authorized distributors. Fredoscale License
The is a rebranded MIT license – simple, permissive, and reliable. It is an excellent choice for developers who want their code used as widely as possible, with minimal legal complexity. Use it when you trust downstream users to act responsibly, and when you do not require patent protection or copyleft enforcement. The introduction of the FredoScale license served as
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. It highlighted the precarious nature of "donation-ware" and
: Visit the FredoScale page on SketchUcation and click "Purchase License" .
The 30-day free trial might be enough. If you rarely need advanced deformations, buying the bundle may be unnecessary. However, many hobbyists find RoundCorner and FredoTools useful enough to justify the bundle.
is a popular SketchUp extension used for complex geometric transformations. Historically free, it has transitioned to a paid license model to support its ongoing development. 🔑 License Overview