Is there any way to change/delete normals in Sketchup?

Simon B

Check out this thread for SU/Modo integration

pichuneke

Hi, is there anyway I can change or delete the normals Sketchup creates? I ask this because in both Unity and UDK game engines, my meshes look aweful. Yet come out fine in leadwerks. Here are some pics.

The Unity error is only small.

Thanks.

Richard.

I have tried to do what you have done with UDK, but there is a problem. I am a newbie (well, I am a newbie with everything ). Can you tell us how did you export it, although you have problems? I am not able to export the entire model as "one piece" with textures, I get 160 separated pieces... I don't want to importunate you: I am an absolute newbie and I just want to have a walk inside one of my models.

Even if you are busy and don't want to ask me, thanks a lot. I see now that is possible to do that.

A link to my previous post in the "official" thread of Unreal Development Engine: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=23403#p200768

Note: I export with my free version of sketchup, but there is not problem as I use Blender to obtain different (textured or not) formats.

richardsimpo123456

Sure, I will help I will make a video on how to do it for you as its tricky to explain. It wont take me long. I wont be using sound though so i hope you can follow still.

pichuneke

@richardsimpo123456 said:

Sure, I will help I will make a video on how to do it for you as its tricky to explain. It wont take me long. I wont be using sound though so i hope you can follow still.

Thanks!

pichuneke

@richardsimpo123456 said:

Sorry. This took longer than expected, but here is the video. I hope it is good enough..

And here is the link to the plug-in I use
http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=619593

Thanks! Again!

I will try tomorrow to do what you have done, with some of my models. I did some things right, I have that plugin (there is another different to export to ASE too), but I got lost when trying to put it in the editor. I believe that we are going to have fun with this method...

This also creates some legal questions. As the engine is free if the cost of the project is below 5000 $; Does it mean that you can freely distribute a 3D engine of your building at a cost of 3.000 $? Or even use it for rendering?

All my work is for free, but this aspect may be very interesting for a lot of people, here in the forums.

Perhaps we should have this discussion in this thread, as it is a more general thread, and not your question about delete normals: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=23403#p200768

richardsimpo123456

Hmm it is free for commercial use. You keep 100% of the first $5,000 you make, then after that Epic want 25% of anymore you make. Which is a fair deal Your problem in that thread looks like it could be not triangulated, I got that error once in Leadwerks when I didnt triangulate.

Richard.

richardsimpo123456

Sorry. This took longer than expected, but here is the video. I hope it is good enough..

And here is the link to the plug-in I use
http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=619593

xrok1

seems i remember a triangulate ruby? anyone?

pichuneke

@richardsimpo123456 said:

Hmm it is free for commercial use. You keep 100% of the first $5,000 you make, then after that Epic want 25% of anymore you make. Which is a fair deal Your problem in that thread looks like it could be not triangulated, I got that error once in Leadwerks when I didnt triangulate.

Richard.

I have to look for a ruby script that triangulates as xrok1 says

Respect the 5000$, just use it for projects if you earn few money. I was thinking in a Museum, with a virtually reconstructed monument and the childs walking on it, for example. (but without aliens equiped with blasters ).

richardsimpo123456

XD. can you link me to that other converter you were talking about please?

pichuneke

The name of that exporter is: SU2ASE4RB. You can download it here:

http://www.crai.archi.fr/RubylibraryDepot/Ruby/em_fil_page.htm

pichuneke

I have made an interesting finding: http://www.russelllowe.com/publications/caadria2009/caadria2009.htm

Download the zip in "SKETCHUP EXPORTER RUBY SCRIPTS" I will comment it later in the other thread (I am getting crazy with so many threads about this stuff!