Q&A

How do I manually install SketchUp plugins?

How do I manually install SketchUp plugins?

Installing extensions manually in SketchUp

1. In SketchUp, select Extensions > Extension Manager.
2. Click the Install Extension button.
3. In the Open dialog box that appears, navigate to the .
4. When SketchUp warns you about installing only extensions from trusted sources, click Yes to proceed and install your extension.

Where can I copy SketchUp plugins?

Windows

1. (If you’re migrating from SketchUp 2013) Navigate to the root folder in SketchUp 8 and older.
2. Select the files in the Plugins folder and press Ctrl+C to copy the items.
3. Navigate to C:\Program Files\SketchUp\SketchUp #\Materials (or Components)
4. Press Ctrl+V on your keyboard to paste the files.

How do I manage plugins in SketchUp?

Follow these steps:

1. In SketchUp, select Extensions > Extension Manager. The Extension Manager window appears.
2. Click the Enabled or Disabled button next to the extension whose status you want to change.
3. Click the Apply Changes button, and your extension is enabled or disabled.

Does Lumion work with SketchUp?

Lumion is compatible with almost all 3D design software programs and it offers seamless import of native SketchUp (. If you need to export your model as a different file type, such as DWG, COLLADA or FBX, Lumion’s broad compatibility makes it easy to import all of your models into one Lumion project.

How does’purge’work in SketchUp plugins?

‘Purges’ your model of unused Components, Layers|Tags, Materials and Styles: its dialog makes each type optional: there is also an optional closing Report showing numbers, or a Log file also listing the names of the purged items… Usage: Plugins|Extensions > Purge…

Why are there so many unused items in SketchUp?

Something you want to keep an eye on when you are modeling in SketchUp is your unused items such as unused layers and unused components. Too many unused items can bog down your SketchUp models and make them slow to work with. Follow along in this Quick Win to see how to purge your unused.

Why are my models so slow in SketchUp?

Something you want to keep an eye on when you are modeling in SketchUp is your unused items such as unused layers and unused components. Too many unused items can bog down your SketchUp models and make them slow to work with. Follow along in this Quick Win to see how to purge your unused. Loading…

Are there any issues with the purge all plugin?

Basically the purge all removes some relinked Jpeg texture overides (they remain in the Sketchup Model but just doesn’t render). Can be fixed easily be relinking the image. Is there a way around this? Or should I create SKMs manually for all the new textures I use? chango70 wrote: I’ve recently had some issues with purge all and VRay 1.05.