I can't do anything with Sketchup web version
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I cant do anything with Sketchup web version. I think the max file supposed to handle 100Mb but my model is only 34Mb but I cannot do anything with it. I can move the model but that is it. I note that importing a model of 34Mb only gives me a choice of importing as a component and am not able to explode it. I am using sketchup web as my SU Pro license has run out and cash flow does not allow me to buy for another 7 days,
Does any body know why SU web is unusable and suggest a remedy?
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Displaying 3D geometry in a browser is different than manipulating geometry in a browser realtime.
A browser is not a dedicated app optimised to handle a specific 3D task like modelling or uv mapping etc.
A remedy would be to start with a file with untextured geometry. That would provide you with a performance baseline on how the web based version handles just geometry of a typical 'Liam' file.
If you see noticeable improvement then you could surmise that textures are impacting performance. Then make a pass on your textures to reduce their footprint and see if that improves performance.
But the short story is a web based app is not suited to a typical use case. Even though it accepts 100mb file upload sizes it is not guaranteeing you can work the file to same degree as the desktop app. Similar to how my TV remote has buttons with numbers but its not a calculator.
Horses for courses...
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There should be no reason for explode not working. Having said that you don't need to Import .skp files, just open them.
Create new/Open from My device -
@Box Thanks Box but as per the image I cannot explode. I cannot draw a line , apply a material, or select and delete a simple line.
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@L-i-am what happens when you click on Explode or even Edit Group?
I can imagine with all that geometry SketchUp Free would be very sluggish. It's really not intended for models with the level of detail you've got there. It's not just overall file size but also entity counts that affect performance. Same as with the desktop version but the hobby version has more limitations.
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Nothing happens at all, it just acts as if I never gave the command
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Additionally I opened the same model and I could apply textures, then after about 10 mins I get a bug splat message and then it goes into uncooperative mode again
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