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    Save model in PNG without background . anyone?

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    • GaieusG
      Gaieus
      last edited by

      That's what I remember. Hold on...

      Gai...

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      • thomthomT
        thomthom
        last edited by

        Yes I have - it's even in the screenshots of the post - using the default grey background of SU's architecture template.

        Thomas Thomassen — SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
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        • GaieusG
          Gaieus
          last edited by

          Okay, you may be right, I could only find the sky and background issue in the topic (I was the one with problems).

          Gai...

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          • thomthomT
            thomthom
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            For that model you could use QuadFace Tools to UV map the surface: http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=39442&hilit=+quadface#p348501

            Thomas Thomassen — SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
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            • tibetT
              tibet
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              hi,
              a pretty fast answer, thank you!
              The more i learn, the more i realize how little i know in difference from you guys 😄
              best of luck !

              http://i52.tinypic.com/zujcp1.jpg

              SU 2015 Pro on Win10 x64

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              • tibetT
                tibet
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                hi,
                thanks for your tips, so what are the final tricks?
                a smart plugin solves everything ?
                wow, that´s pretty cool !

                additional question about adding texture to faces
                round one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVYYdWYRqrg
                flat surface http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEg6tHWNXb4&feature=relmfu
                to move texture on flat surface is easy, but what about round one 😞
                i need to move a bit replace my texture at the entrance of the building / see picture
                thanks!

                http://i.imgur.com/9wFoN.jpg

                http://i52.tinypic.com/zujcp1.jpg

                SU 2015 Pro on Win10 x64

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                • tibetT
                  tibet
                  last edited by

                  hi,
                  the plugin works like a charm, but my model is a bit "hairy" 😄
                  is there any setting how to convert model into higher resolution of PNG, to reduce raster to minimum please?
                  thank you!

                  http://i52.tinypic.com/zujcp1.jpg

                  http://i.imgur.com/mmM1Ol.jpg

                  SU 2015 Pro on Win10 x64

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                  • thomthomT
                    thomthom
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                    You have the same settings as when you export normally, Width, Height and Anti-aliasing - adjust to your requirement.

                    I never use SketchUp's AA when exporting - instead I export the image out much larger and scale down in Photoshop which then produce nice smooth edges.

                    Thomas Thomassen — SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
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                    • thomthomT
                      thomthom
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                      Haven't used other applications. Either I do it by hand, or I use the panorama function in PhotoShop. http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-photoshop-cs5/creating-a-panorama/

                      Thomas Thomassen — SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
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                      • tibetT
                        tibet
                        last edited by

                        hi,
                        you´re right. to export bigger model, then resize in PS, but when i need transparent backgroung?
                        do you thing PS fix everything?
                        thanks!
                        note: just making a texture of bulding (another project) photos were made from many places around.
                        when i need to make panorama pic to wrap the model, i´ve to fix/strech photos for nice result.
                        do you think PS is the best, or is there any other tools/programs, which can fix distortions too.
                        your valuable tips are very appreciated 👍

                        http://i52.tinypic.com/zujcp1.jpg

                        SU 2015 Pro on Win10 x64

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                        • thomthomT
                          thomthom
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                          Aye - that is what I do. Some times I increase the size of Outlines in Edge Styles as the edge thickness doesn't scale up with the size of the export. An alternative is using Layout - let you export with nice AA, edge size scale, transparent background and you can even export as vector.

                          Thomas Thomassen — SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
                          List of my plugins and link to the CookieWare fund

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                          • tibetT
                            tibet
                            last edited by

                            hi,

                            a prety fast help, thanks, the tut is great !

                            i´m very thankful, i´ve spent many valuable moments here with you guys 😍

                            so, when i return to previous topic, the best think is to change resolution of size of the model, then reduce it in PS.

                            wonderful !

                            http://i52.tinypic.com/zujcp1.jpg

                            http://i.imgur.com/u5RLds.jpg

                            SU 2015 Pro on Win10 x64

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                            • tibetT
                              tibet
                              last edited by

                              good job, well done !

                              hope to be a good source of wisdom like you someday 😄

                              http://i52.tinypic.com/zujcp1.jpg

                              interesting info about panorama makers:

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                              SU 2015 Pro on Win10 x64

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                              • pbacotP
                                pbacot
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                                Thothom, if you please, what is meaning of the acronym "AA"?

                                MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                                • GaieusG
                                  Gaieus
                                  last edited by

                                  Anti Aliasing. The rest you probably know but here it is for those new to SU.

                                  Can be set at system preferences level - in this case it only affects what is rendered on the screen.

                                  aa-1.png
                                  And can be set when exporting stills and animations - this time it is done by the software (SU) but that is not a nice job (here they could improve a lot)

                                  aa-2.png
                                  aa-3.png

                                  Gai...

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                                  • pbacotP
                                    pbacot
                                    last edited by

                                    😳 of course!

                                    MacOSX MojaveSketchUp Pro v19 Twilight v2 Thea v3 PowerCADD

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                                    • GaieusG
                                      Gaieus
                                      last edited by

                                      I told you knew! 😄

                                      Gai...

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