Live demonstration of PlaceMaker

This sketchup video tutorial provides brief demonstration on PlaceMaker for sketchup. Placemaker is an extension for sketchup that is ideal for urban design.

To use this plugin, you have to first geo reference your location and click on placemaker and choose a place and select any area of that place and import to sketchup.

PlaceMaker imports data from OpenStreeMap and converts it into a functional site reference model ideal for rendering or exporting into other applications.

Given below, some exclusive features of the plugin

Aerials: Import DigitalGlobe High resolution aerials directly into SketchUp to employ them as your base.

3D Buildings: Add 3D building massing models to choose locations and cities.

3D Roads and Paths: Set 3D roads, walks, paths and water into your model. All objects are modeled and render ready.

Trees and Forests - New in v2!: Import whole forests with one click and place on terrain

Model on Terrain: PlaceMaker will model and drape buildings, 3D roads and paths directly onto terrain.

To get more clear ideas about PlaceMaker, go through the following video tutorial.

Video Source procadsys

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Rajib Dey
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Rendering Optimization in VRAY Sketchup

I have encountered these following questions "My client wanted me to print A0 size paper with nice quality, how can I do it?" Today I receive this from one of the follower with my Nomeradona Facebookpage "Nomeradona, I am working on a Google SketchUp 3D Floor Plan, and trying to Render it in Vray. I am able to Render it at (800x600), but I run out of ram, when I tried to output the (4000x3000 dpi) file size. Are there any tricks you can recommend to reduce the file size or increase rendering optimization?"

In this case, what shall we do? The good news is there is a very simple solution in Vray Sketchup 1.49.01 and here is this using the output vrimage.

This is an old Sketchup file which I did almost four years ago. Let me just use it to quickly show you the trick

Step 1: The output size

I have rendered before more than 8000px width x 4000px spherical panorama render which I used for this Virtual reality post. CLICK HERE to view this post. So far this was the maximum size I have tried. Anyhow in this particular render, I will make an output of perhaps half of this.

Step 2: IR passes
Since the image is huge, you don't need that high min/max rate. I lowered my min/max rate to -5,-3

Step 3: VRImage output. 

Locate the output roll-out window and under the setting output, tick the box "Render to VRImage". Once selected save it in exr root file to any folder that you want.

Step 4: Preview Image. 
Vray SketchUp will now begin to write the data in your hardrive. The Vray frame buffer will appear and you will see on the very top it reads "preview of the file output size that you have entered".

Once done, the image file will be written to the assigned folder that you have chosen.

Open Photoshop and load the exr file

Step 5: Converting the Gamma 2.2 to Gamma1.0
Vray SU by default uses gamma 2.2. When we open the file in Photoshop you should not be surprise why it's too bright. In order to convert the Gamma 2.2 to 1.0, select image/ adjustments/exposure.

Enter the value 0.45.45 ( 1.0 divided by 2.2)

Here it is..

I hope this is useful!

Nomeradona

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Rajib Dey

www.sketchup4architect.com

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V-Ray 3.6 for SketchUp now supports sketchup 2018

In this sketchup v-ray video tutorial, demonstration is given on new V-Ray 3.6 for SketchUp. V-Ray 3.6 for SketchUp comprises of some advanced features like fast-paced GPU rendering, smart hybrid rendering, a efficient UI, viewport rendering, VRscans support, and lots other. V-Ray 3.6 for SketchUp now supports sketchup 2018.

Given below, some exclusive features of this latest version :-

VIEWPORT RENDERING: New viewport rendering facilitates the users to simply choose and render several regions simultaneously, and instantly intermingle among V-Ray render and SketchUp model with +/- hotkeys to manage opacity.

STRONG GPU RENDERING: Rapid, more strong GPU rendering with additional support for aerial perspective, displacement, subsurface scattering, matte/shadows, and more.

HYBRID GPU+CPU RENDERING: With V-Ray GPU running on NVIDIA CUDA, the users can reap the complete benefit of all existing hardware along with CPUs and GPUs.

ADAPTIVE LIGHTS: For scenes which contain adequate lights, the new Adaptive Lights mode can allow minimizing render times by up to 700%.

SMART UI: The complete V-Ray for SketchUp interface now becomes cleaner and easier, with superior support for 4K monitors.

FILE MANAGER: Organize all of your scene files under one position. Arrange file paths, form scene archives, and monitor assets like textures, IES files, and proxy objects.

V-RAY COLOR PICKER: With the addition of new color picker, it makes it possible to choose color values in Screen sRGB (0–255) or Rendering (0.0–1.0) color space.

V-RAY SCENE IMPORT: Import and render V-Ray scenes (.vrscene) from other applications like 3ds Max, Rhino, and Revit

To view online demonstration of V-Ray 3.6 for SketchUp, watch the following video tutorial from Chaos Group.

Download Sketchup Pro 2018



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www.sketchup4architect.com
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s4u Paint – The newest sketchup plugin by Huynh Duong Phuong Vi

Huynh Duong Phuong Vi is the developer of the newest sketchup plugin called s4u Paint. This plugin is compatible with SketchUp 2017, SketchUp 2018.

It is a paid plugin. This plugin is best suited for different industries like Architecture, Construction, Education, Engineering, Film & Stage, Gaming, Heavy Civil, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Woodworking, Other.

This plugin offers multiple functionalities :-

a. Paint material to face in group and component.
b. Paint Material to Group,Component.
c. Erase material in objects.
d. Substitute material.

e. Reverse Selected Face.
f. Get Area of Material in Selection.

To avail the plugin from extension warehouse, go to extensions and click on Suforyou and then click on Paint or Toolbar s4u-Paint.

For online demonstration, go through the following video tutorial.

Video Source Suforyou Vn

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Rajib Dey
www.sketchup4architect.com
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Raylectron Render - The newest sketchup plugin

SoftByte Labs, Inc develops Raylectron Render, a user-friendly and photorealistic rendering and animation plugin for sketchup to transform any 3d models into a photo-realistic image.

The plugin is compatible with SketchUp 8, SketchUp 2013, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2016, SketchUp 2017 and SketchUp 2018 as well as windows platform.

Raylectron facilitates the professional artists, hobbyist or anyone who produce 3D designs and wishes to convert their models into photorealism presentations, and/or to observe their models in 3D stereo just as they were real.

Raylectron includes all the settings to modify the output, as a result, no other software is necessary for executing the task.

With the help of material, it is possible to provide diverse effects for materials. It ranges from reflection (like mirror), refraction (like glass), transparency, glossiness, shininess, bump maps, normal maps and background images. Generate your individual grass & fur. Shadows are not fraudulent or simulated like "Soft shadows". Caustics are also real, not fraudulent or simulated.

Make your own animation that offers you a hands-free tour of a model.

Raylectron employs all the CPU cores and threads (user selectable) to render at a rapid speed and new GPU version available.

For more clarification, watch the following video tutorial.

To know it’s features and download the plugin from extension warehouse, go through the following link extensions.sketchup.com

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Rajib Dey
www.sketchup4architect.com
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Maxwell Rendering 4.1 for Smoother 3D Rendering

Now, 3D rendering is faster, easier and simpler with the Maxwell Rendering 4.1 version. With so many user-friendly options, it allows you to freely input your creativity and make your rendering the best one. The features offered by this new version are way ahead of the time. Whatever problems you have faced with the earlier version are completely eliminated on this platform. This high-end rendering tool does more than magic for the visualization software, and it definitely takes the artists and designer to a ride eight times smoother than they generally expect. Till now, the primary issue associated with the rendering tool is excessive rendering time. The new version promises to offer you an application where you can really enjoy your freedom having a complete control on designs. Let’s discuss in brief how the application helps designers.

Denoiser: Denoiser is a great tool that fades the noises of your designs and makes them crystal clear. The process reduces the time taken for erasing the noises. Denoiser is a powerful feature that understands your design and keeps the length and geometry details the same. Previously, you needed to render the image to a high sampling level. Now, it spins completely. Denoiser gives you the high-resolution images by keeping them low in size. This amazing feature is truly a revolutionary one.

GPU – Optimized handling memory: GPU helps in memory handling faster with a modern technique. If rendering process is cancelled because of having no sufficient memory, then Maxwell tiles the render and initiates the rendering process. This new version will allow you to render bigger images and scenes on the same GPU memory.

Maxwell Multilight 2 App:

A single render seems enough to your innumerable lighting variations and images added to the designs. It counts benefits more than you expect. The benefits are given below:

• Add light variations from your MXI files.
• Tone mapping and camera response features are also available.
• Setup lighting scenes as per your wish.
• A smart editing option is available that allows you to edit light before and after render.
• Prepare a lighting catalogue for your reference and clients’ needs

New Materials - Materials are available in huge quantity to guide you in designing process. These are selected attentively to help designers give the best result. The features are given below:

• Merl database material: 100 lab measured materials containing reflectance functions are collected in the segment. They are stored as the BRDF (Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Functions).

• X-RiteAxF Materials: Appearance Exchange Format (AxF) files enhance the work on the visualization software. These materials have been used to store, transfer and digital materials of TAC Ecosystem.

Light panels: As the name says, it adds a dramatic touch to the design with offering an intense play of lights. You can modify and add lights as per your style.

Maxwell 4.1 version comes up with different features and functions that are way ahead of its other contemporaries. It offers an ultimate rendering option where difficult tasks become easier.

Source: www.maxwellrender.com

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www.sketchup4architect.com

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