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[Tutorial] Sketchy Shadows
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We created a new tutorial to get you started with the Sketchy Shadows feature of NprTools
How to create Sketchy Shadows with SketchUp and NprTools.
Sketchy Shadows is a feature of NprTools , which creates shadows using sketchy edges or Sketchy Patterns from your SketchUp drawing.
Here is an example of a model with Sketchy Edges, but normal SketchUp shadows, and the same model with Sketchy Shadows:

Same Model with soft, cross-hatched, Sketchy Shadows

Step by Step
- Download and Install RpTools/NprTools
- Load the Soft and sketchy Shadows dialog using the Sketchy Shadows icon(

). - Select the Patterns tab.
- Select one of the line patterns.
- Check Launch when complete on the Image tab..
- Click OK to create Sketchy Shadows
- Click Link below more more settings and examples.
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Interesting, Al. Thanks. You should be developing for Macs. Peter
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