SketchUp's maximum export resolution..

utiler · 18 Jul 2012, 05:58

Guys, I have a request to provide an image that will suit a 7000x3600 [at 150dpi] billboard. What size can SU go too? I thought it was 4800x400 but I can seem to make it work....

michaliszissiou · 18 Jul 2012, 07:32

@unknownuser said:

7000x3600 [at 150dpi] billboard

what 7000x3600 means? cm? inches? pixels? meters??

utiler · 18 Jul 2012, 22:37

Pixels... sorry, realise I should have stated that....

Rich O Brien · 18 Jul 2012, 22:39

9999px x 9999px

utiler · 19 Jul 2012, 01:08

@rich o brien said:

9999px x 9999px

thomthom · 19 Jul 2012, 08:57

It depends on the model and what kind of style effects you have enabled. Some times it fails early, some times later. Layout is better at exporting larger resolutions.

michaliszissiou · 19 Jul 2012, 11:44

So at 150 dpi, you have a 118.5x61 cm (46.65x24 inches). print size. IMO go to SU limits.

utiler · 19 Jul 2012, 22:52

@thomthom said:

It depends on the model and what kind of style effects you have enabled. Some times it fails early, some times later. Layout is better at exporting larger resolutions.

That's interesting, TT. I didn't think that styles would have an effect on export res... I was able to export a 7000x 5500 image that was suitable to the client; style I had active was shaded...

thomthom · 19 Jul 2012, 22:57

Not only does styles slow down export, but also general performance of SketchUp - just as much as shadows and transparency.

utiler · 20 Jul 2012, 01:18

I knew shadows and styles slow down while operating so I guess that is to be expected.