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[Plugin] FredoTools::ColorFlatMode - v1.0a - 18 Nov 19

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    fredo6
    last edited by fredo6 18 Nov 2019, 21:48

    http://forums.sketchucation.com/download/file.php?id=49290

    ColorFlatMode is a standalone script which is part of FredoTools. It minimizes the color shading and display colors as close as possible as their nominal specifications, that is their RGB code values.

    The idea was proposed to me by JClements.

    The model view below displays color shading and colors are not ‘natural’

    ColorFlatMode - With shading.png

    By Switching to ‘Flat’ colors, the view become:

    ColorFlatMode - No shading.png

    http://forums.sketchucation.com/download/file.php?id=49287

    ColorFlatMode is installed as part of FredoTools 3.8 and above .

    See the main post for FredoTools for installation.

    http://forums.sketchucation.com/download/file.php?id=49286

    No documentation, but you can have a look at the Quick Start section and the Video below

    • SU Versions: SU8 and above
    • Platforms: Windows and Mac
    • Languages: English, French
    • Menus: by default, ColorFlatMode is installed in Tools > FredoTools.
    • Icon toolbar: Fredo6 Tools. There is only a single icon. By default, it is not shown. You need to go to the Default Parameters… dialog of FredoTools to enable the icon.
      ColorFlatMode_32.png
    • The plugin is free, for private and commercial usage.

    http://forums.sketchucation.com/download/file.php?id=49284

    FredoTools::ColorFlatMode - Quick Introduction

    http://forums.sketchucation.com/download/file.php?id=49288

    Switching to Flat Color and Back

    The ColorFlatMode button or menu acts as a toggle.

    Just launch ColorFlatMode to toggle the display to Flat Color, and again to go back to your previous settings.

    In any case, it is good to know that ColorFlatMode ONLY changes 4 parameters in the Shadow Settings (and nothing else)

    • Shadows: OFF
    • Use Sun for shading: ON
    • Light = 0
    • Dark = 81

    So if you are in trouble to re-establish the previous settings, just modify these 4 parameters.

    http://forums.sketchucation.com/download/file.php?id=49289

    ColorFlatMode 1.0a – 18 Nov 19: Initial public release in FredoTools 3.8a

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      rv1974
      last edited by 19 Nov 2019, 07:46

      Looks fantastic Frefo, I'd to like adopt it. However the flat look of spheres\cylinders is misleading a bit 😄
      BTW it means SU is able to produce perfect wireframe pass for post-production

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        fredo6
        last edited by 19 Nov 2019, 09:48

        @rv1974 said:

        Looks fantastic Frefo, I'd to like adopt it. However the flat look of spheres\cylinders is misleading a bit 😄
        BTW it means SU is able to produce perfect wireframe pass for post-production

        There is no particular purpose for modelling in this plugin.
        It's true that in most geometric shapes, it is the color shading that gives the impression of 3D.

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          Einstein
          last edited by 17 Jan 2021, 21:31

          Hello!

          Just wanted to say how nice this plugin is when I use imported gradient textures that need to blend smooth with SketchUp "vanilla" colours.
          Here you can see screenshots taken straight from SketchUp viewport with Color Flat Mode versus SketchUp default shading.
          With the default shading it's impossible to achieve proper blending.

          Thank you!


          with Fredo color flat mode.png


          without Fredo color flat mode.png

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            Einstein
            last edited by 16 Apr 2021, 13:33

            I think it's worth pointing out in the plugin description that since it uses sun for shading, it has a negative impact on SketchUp's performance.
            While it shouldn't be problematic with small models, the heavy ones will lag badly.
            But anyway, this setup can often be really helpful so thank you 😄

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