@starling75 said:

Here is fastest method for less complex models.

Import SU model as a plain geometry, select whole object - all 3D polygons and press Ctrl+Alt+A (solid addition).

Wow, thanks. You just saved me so much time. I never knew this. Previously whenever my solid objects turn into nonsolids for reasons I don't know, I would rebuild it again from zero.

Sketchup won't seem to let me change the aspect ratio for some reason. I can either change the Width or Height but not both or I can use the screen resolution which didn't work either.

A quick search about "SketchUp cut opening" ...

I have prepared another "Smart" solution. as nowadays I have a trend to avoid using Plugins.
hope you like it

ramp.skp

Bravo! ☀

http://www.actualitte.com/images/actualites/Sherlock_Holmes_2.jpg

Gracias Miguel por el tuto y muchas gracias Laf.

Saludos.

Thank you, sir. 😉 😆

Sorry to get back at you so late; I've only seen your post just now. Regrettably, I cannot help you -I've never encountered the problem you're having. It might be useful to ask the devs over at the Podium forum.

I'm talking to Kerky about doing this and will see what can be worked out.

Nice job. Only thing: at 1:09 you show the building reflection before you explain how. Great demonstration to get pool texture, sky, and surrounding all in the reflection.

Another touch is to add a swirl in PP. Simple with free Online Pixlr editor (Filter / Water Swirl)--for stills only, not animation.

Another PP note: I found that images (like your trees) come through transparent textures or faces much more sharply than the other objects, so you have to find a way to tone them down.

Thanks for posting this.

(Edit: looking at this post and image later--there's something confusing with the reflection line if you look at the rear of the pool. I think either the mirror plane is too low or you need to make the side of the pool below water translucent, or both.)

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Yes, Thank You for that.

Paul

Wow! I wish my "real world" had tiles like that. Thanks for sharing this, Paul

Peter

Thanks guys..so this is how watermarks done!

very useful and informative tips and tricks.thanks for sharing. 👍

The grass are somehow too scattered but if i put more density and increase the amount per meter till the grass are dense enough to look a bit realistic ( not too bold to be view on the land) i get super slow rendering.

pardon the stupid question, but what exactly does Repeat Copy does that Compo Spray does not?

PMiller :

Here is a direct link.
Nothing special on the JPP settings. Unfortunately the highest resolution for this video is 480p.

You are right. We must be careful because they will be losses. But only once you convert it is still acceptable.

Regards,

If you need to rotate a ring in the shape, it is sometimes easier to have a rectangle to set the rotational axis. As that was set up one can move the tool cursor to the horizon to get the green alignment. However sometimes this is not fast or I find at least, won't work in the context.

As I said most of the work can be done with the scale tool, since scaling causes the rotation of the rings, in the directions you'd want.