Cannot copy proxy models

omiKron · 21 Oct 2015, 19:35

Hi,

I'm working on an architecture project which has a large parking next to the main entrance of the building. I decided to place the cars separately in a model with the parking setup, and exported each car as proxy after editing their materials. When I'm trying to copy the proxy group with the cars, SketchUP freezes, and if I'm trying to copy each proxy separately, after 2 minutes SU freezes again.

After force close, I can't open the SU model with the car proxies, but I can open the separate .skp proxy files and copy each proxy... even after that, SU still freezes.

I need a resolvation to this problem right quick, since the deadline is getting very close. Thanks.

omiKron · 24 Oct 2015, 07:49

Seriously? Nobody knows what's the fix?

ntxdave · 24 Oct 2015, 15:14

Excuse my ignorance, but what are proxy models? (Always tryin to learn more)

omiKron · 24 Oct 2015, 20:48

It is the sketchup model file generated by V-Ray proxy exporter, along with the .vrmesh file. Usually you copy the sketchup file inside the model, not the vrmesh.

The proxy is a simplified instance of a high detailed object, exported as a low poly in order to not increase the loading time of your workspace and renderings. If you want to place 100 cars in a parking and also your building is highly detailed, it's not recommended to use the high-poly models for render neither for workspace, becase your physical memory (RAM) will die.

You will see your object (tree/ car/ etc) very simple, but when you render it, voila! it's the main object, fully detailed. Just to mention, the skp model could be 10mb in size, when the vrmesh is only 3mb.

penumbra · 5 May 2016, 14:27

Why not put the proxies in the building model? Why are you pacing them in a separate file?

peerman · 9 May 2016, 09:58

Maybe first copy the cars and then startup the vray extension. I think Vray needs to think everytime you import a proxy. You can use the vray tool extension to load vray after startup.
Hope that helps?

Regards,

andybot · 9 May 2016, 12:35

Yes, I second the suggestion to drop in the proxy component when vray is not loaded. I've also run into crashes with vray when trying to bring in an already created proxy. The plugin is thomthom's "vray tools" - it keeps vray disabled until you need it.