Exporting sketchup to other 3D programs

[orlando]

Hi everyone, I am new to the forum. I really like Sketchup and its simplicity and ease in making quick study models. However, it seems that I can't get the material, transparencey and lighting very well. So, I thought if I were to export it to other 3D programs, I would then be able to use it as a model in that program, and manipulate it from there. But, it's been frustrating.

I have exported it into 3D autoCAD, and it doesn't allow me to modify the materials simply. I have had to delete a lot of the model and replace it with 3D autoCAD stuff. Is there a method or procedure in exporting the sketchup model? or does Sketchup already have good material and lighting options that I am not aware of?

I've also tried to manipulate a sketchup model in Revit, but it doesn't allow me to modfiy it. It just comes in as an editable object.

[aadbuild]

Hi
@orlando said:

it seems that I can't get the material, transparency and lighting very well

you can edit the transparency of translucent materials by selecting paint bucket>then applying the texture to a face (click desired translucent )> select edit the opacity.
I use sketchup8 and to tell you the truth the quality of the materials are pretty good it takes a little time to learn the finer points but when you do....
The following link is an example of Sketchup only render http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hX1ErHGVuc1RJgjPezBHyw?feat=directlink

[orlando]

Aadbuild,
So, I am using the a translucent glass material for the windows and the sun light comes through those, but then, I have a couple layers of that same glass material inside of the outside window wall, and the sunlight doesnt show to be going through them when it should.

[aadbuild]

Try adding the material to both sides of the glass / Face.