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SketchUp To Artlantis Tutorial from SketchUpArtists.org

October 14, 2011 Jason

If you are new to Artlantis and the process to create renderings from a SketchUp model, this Tutorial will takes you through the basics and gets you ready to work on your own projects. The topics discussed are Importing a Sketchup file, Cameras, Sun, Materials, Environment, Lights and Render. This is a perfect primer for your Artlantis needs. Tutorial Excerpt: SketchUp to Artlantis The Beginning Let’s take a simple SketchUp model with some colored boxes, a plan and a texture…there you are, the stage is set. Basic Model To…

SketchUp AutoCAD Import Tutorial

August 24, 2011 Jason

Importing an AutoCAD .dwg into SketchUp is a very useful technique when working with floor plans and elevations. This video goes through the basics and solves a few common problems that arise when importing CAD Files. To allow the import to go as smoothly as possible, remember to “Dumb” down the CAD file before you import it. Remove any unused layers, remove any extra drawings that you won’t need and explode any blocks. If you are using AutoCAD Architecture, make sure you explode all smart walls. Once the file is…

SketchUp Tower, Basic Techniques

August 16, 2011August 17, 2011 Jason

Using SketchUp to review a design concept, it is easy to use your final results for graphic and presentation material. Adjusting the “Styles” within SketchUp, allows you to change the line types (in this case “Sketchy”), and add a sky background.