3d Text as a light source
Is it possible to turn SketchUp 3D text into a self-illuminating object?
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Rendering Joinery
Using SU to make kitchen and storage joinery, but when I render the SU the doors don't show clearly, I even make them 6mm apart and put black infill between.
Read more…Skatter Sketchup Plug-in for Proxy Objects – IRender nXt Support: is it possible?
I do not know if you are aware of this new plug-in for Sketchup. It is very impressive and is the missing link in creating a realistic landscape using 3D components without being hindered by the memory overhead that eventually cripples Sketchup. Noth
Read more…Problems after recent upgrade to PG23nxt 7.0
I just upgraded to PG23nxt 7.0 in the middle of completing a project. I am rendering a residence exterior with bright sun. All worked fine before upgrading and now I am not getting any shadows. I've tried changing setting everyway possible but no luc
Read more…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 I started by turning on the ground plane in the SketchUp model. Next I addressed the Ground Plane options on the Setup Options -> Sky tab.
Click Edit to displ
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: improve rendering speed
Also, I want to remind everyone that one of the fastest ways to fin
Read more…Why should I purchase IRender nXt
I have been doing a lot of research on which rendering product to purchase to utilize with Sketchup. After much contemplation I am torn between IRender nXt and Maxwell Render Suite.
I am using the trial version of both so I am not aware of the full p
Read more…Query/Edit Lights Feature Not Working
On the lights tab in the advanced rendering options dialogue box, the query/edit lights button puts SketchUp into "not responding" mode and I have no choice but to close the software. I've tried waiting 10+ minutes! This seems to happen each time I t
Read more…Rendering Realistic Grass - Groundcover
I want to share a simple method for adding realistic grass to your SketchUp model. Grass is a nice enhancement because it softens the project along the ground, receives shadows well, and enhances the realism of your renderings.
I want to provide you
Read more…RPS 3D Design Studio - New Version
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RPS 3D PDF - latest version
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ArielVision - New Version
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Set lighting in two directions.
I would like to set a custom wall sconce to shine in two directions (blue + and -), but ArielVision seems to only let me select one or the other. Omnidirectional would not be appropriate.
Read more…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 renderings:
- Immediately after a rendering is finished
- After ope
Undo lamp?
Forgive me if this question has already been answered, but I am having some trouble navigating this forum. I have used ArielVision to turn a skp model into a lamp. I am not happy with the way it's rendering, so I'd like to just start over and try som
Read more…Lighting
hey Im using the new Irender Nxt plugin. I added some lights but i dont think its working properly or i'm just doing something wrong. Im trying to get that entire dark area to have light but its not working. I tried using spot light,ceiling light and
Read more…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 lamp designs already available from the 3D Warehous
Read more…3d realistic people
anyone have any suggestions on where to get realistic look 3d people to use in rendering of a model. 3d warehouse, as far as I can find is quite limited.
Read more…white corrugated metal / lighting balance
hi all... few issues... as it's been awhile sense i've been in the rendering environment and getting frustrated with lighting controls in iRender nXt for sketchup. i have posted an image of a preliminary rendering. the house is cladded in all white
Read more…Texture resolution dialog missing
Hi
I use version PD08b.
I am missing the dialog where I can set the max texture size.
Now I get a very bad resolution of a texture that is in the forground of the rendered picture.
It used to be on this dialog:Thank you.
Rainer
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