Old Extensions and SU 24
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Thought I was retired. Gave up SU Pro. Got a call from an old client who would not take no for an answer, and said he would pay for the Pro version. So... back in the saddle. However... Many of my old extensions and to include Twilight Render, no longer work with my M1 chip. I have been juggling files all afternoon to see if I can create my model in 2024 on my new imac, save it and reopen in on my intel based imac so I can render using Twilight. So far no luck. Is there a way to save the file in 2024 to an older version of SketchUp? I don't have the time to learn a new rendering process now and I really loved Twilight. I also don't know which would be a good addition for rendering when I cross this hurdle to get, that does not have a steep learning curve. Thank you.
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How old of a SketchUp version do you need? A 2024 file will open in SketchUp 2021 and newer.
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Maby this extensions wil be helpful
SketchUp Extension Warehouse
Your library of custom third-party extensions created to optimize your SketchUp workflow.
(extensions.sketchup.com)
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@Dave-R I tried 2022, but for some reason, and even though I gathered the problem was Twilight vs the M1 chip, Twilight won't work with the file. It works if I create the model in SU 2022, but not in the exported file from 2024. Any advice on a replacement for Twilight? I also used LightUp back when I was doing this on a regular basis, but found the results of Twilight softer and more realistic. Thank you.
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@KathrynG what happens when you try to use Twilight with the 2024 file when opened in 2022? What happens if you save the file after opening it in 2022? What happens if you close 2022 and then reopen the file?
If it's an issue with the M1 chip and Twilight you should be seeing it with files made in 2022 on that machine, as well.
I don't do a lot of rendering but when I do I use Vray since it's included with my subscription.
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@Dave-R The file opens in 2024, but when you try to use Twilight - i.e. place lights which of course is the first step, there is no reponsonse. So what's happening is creating the file in 2022, no problem - Twilight works as expected. Create the file in 2024, Twilight is not even enabled on that machine because of the incompatibiity with the M1. Save the file in 2024 (no option that I see to save it as a lower version) and then open it in 2022 on the intel machine with Twiight, Twilight just digs its heels in. Once I swith to another file on the machine though created in SU 2022 on it, Twilight smiles and accomodates.
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@KathrynG
You can save a v2024 file as an earlier version pre v2021] file using a Ruby script.
As age has written one...
You can download it from here...
https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dezmo-save-to-older-sketchup-version/266997 -
@TIG Thank you very much. However, I use a Mac and this seems to be for Windows? I believe the M1 chip is an Apple SoC so did not specify that I was using Apple products.
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@TIG Whoops! Sorry gentlemen just double checked. My iMac has the M3 chip. Brand new.
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@KathrynG said in Old Extensions and SU 24:
@TIG Whoops! Sorry gentlemen just double checked. My iMac has the M3 chip. Brand new.
You should probably check out TwinMotion or Rayscaper or Enscape. They are currently supported.
With your new computer you'll want to use applications that support its hardware.
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@KathrynG
I don't see anything in the script's Ruby code that is OS specific...
You can always install it and test it...
If it doesn't work then uninstall it...
v2024 files are backwardly compatible as far as v2021.
The script is a simple way of saving a v2024 model out as an older version - useful if you have apps like renders that only work on older files... -
@TIG Thank you. I downloaded a free trial of VRay before seeing your reply. It does not seem too difficult, so I am giving that a shot. Pity about Twilight though... I really liked it. This project, since time is a factor, I will probably have to create in SU 22, since the SU24 exported file is not as said ad nauseum - (sorry) working with Twilight in SU 22. I will then see if I can handle VRay over the trial period. At least it's exercising my brain.
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