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Lots of options for rendering water, including using the SketchUp Ground Plane

Manipulating a surface to render as water is always interesting. In the following example…Continue

Started Aug 3, 2016

How to manage rendering speed

The IRender nXt interface and in particular the Setup Options dialog can be used to manage rendering speed. We just updated the list of tips on this topic: …Continue

Started Aug 1, 2016

From One Rendering - Daylight to Dusk

Post processing renderings of SketchUp models can be accomplished in a variety of ways. With IRender nXt methods that permit adjustments to renderings are included. Make changes to your…Continue

Started Jun 30, 2016

Make a Light Fixture/Lamp for SketchUp Models

Although the IRender nXt Render Ready Components includes a variety of light fixtures, it's frequently necessary to create your own Render Ready Component for your SketchUp model. There are so many…Continue

Started Jun 23, 2016

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Add more Materials to SketchUp!

SketchUp has a very nice library of materials for models. If you need more materials, they are available at SketchUp Textures. Registration is free and you are welcome to support this effort as a club member for just $12/year. Club members receive several nice advantages, well worth $1/month!