Shadows in conjunction with Section Cuts
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Is there a way to get sketchup to cast shadows from part of the model which is hidden behind a section plane. I have a series of courtyards inside a building which I have created section cuts through. If I turn the shadows feature on, so I can see an approximation of how light/in shadow the courtyards may be, sketchup renders the scene as if the part of the model behind the section cut were not there.
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@smb5823 said:
Is there a way to get sketchup to cast shadows from part of the model which is hidden behind a section plane. ......sketchup renders the scene as if the part of the model behind the section cut were not there.
The answer is no where it comes to what is behind section cuts. Shadows will not show.
I think your best bet is to use a high percentage (or 100%)transparant .png texture on objects that need to be almost (or 100%) invisible but that will still cast shadows.
See attached example model that has a 100% transparant texture applied to a building to study shadows viewed from ANY angle. The new building isn't blocking the view (invisible) but it is still there.
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I also have a similar example (for another help forum topic) in the 3D Warehouse:
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=779b98e58f0afd42cb6ac4bba1570c24
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