If there is any question about whether you should have/learn Photoshop, these guys will make my point. http://www.pixelflakes.com/tutorial/

Beware that visopts from 1.05.30 imported into 1.49.01 will have major issues.

I've got extensive Layout tutorials in my Sketchup Pro 8 training series here: http://www.vtc.com/products/Google-SketchUp-Pro-8-Tutorials.htm You'll find the beginning at the section titled "Layout Introduction" and running all the way to the end... I teach it going from the assumption the user has little to no familiarity with a page layout software and work my way up from there. I see you are still on V.6 so this may not fit your needs -- for older versions of Layout (which has changed quite a bit) these may help too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUJSepWhu_Y http://sites.google.com/site/3dbasecamp2008/all-sessions-2008/sketchup-and-layout-tips--tricks Best, Jason.

like Tig said, do they really need pro features all day? if they do... like export and layout3 and such, then you'll need the network license. and three seats... but once you buy it... don't expect them to be in any hurry to e-mail you the codes... I still haven't gotten my SU8 Pro I ordered 4 days ago.

@bahjon12 said: hi thomthom, this is what the error says "Error Loading File vray_toys.rb No such file to load -- VRayToys/vr_camera.rb" and i use vray 1.0 You get that error because you haven't got the whole plugin, just the vray_toys.rb file. If you go to the thread I linked to in my previous post you can download the whole plugin. However, it won't do you much good I'm afraid for your intention of matching the render with the SU export. The original VfSU, which you have, does not line up at all. The closest you get is setting the V-Ray camera zoom to around 0.7-0.8, then you will have to tweak it manually in post. It's only after Service Pack 1 that the camera will be able to sync up. The latest VfSU version is SR1.5 (1.05.30). Download links: http://asgvis.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=90&topic=5531.msg30095 Note that there are some significant differences between the versions, and upgrading old models might need some work.

ok.....will do that... thanks gaieus..really appreciate your help..

You're welcome, I learned allot from the forum, and it's nice to "give back", when you know the answer of a problem.

i've re-rendered the model adding a few more elements and as usual trying my hand at something new .....this time its clip mapping .....i saw tutorials about how to do it in podium and after days of searching , i finally found a tutorial for clip mapping in vray for SU........so i went ahead and added trees and those wild grass like plants in the planters ......quite happy with the results (notice the shadows).....although still struggling with the grass texture (it looks fake) ....anyone knows how to fix that..?. and please let me know ..where can i find good grass textures? i also added the garden units ...but the model isnt complete yet.....on more unit to go...and furniture also need to add some landscape elements....actually still need to design the landscape... and need to work on how make the finishes look better.... thanks guys .......let me know what you think....... [image: 0sgJ_re4.jpg] [image: G8vS_re3copy.jpg] [image: qwnB_re5c.jpg]

i tried out the things that u guys advised.....however i'm still not very clear about the whole thing....i am uploading the rendered images....u guys should be able to point out the mistakes i've made... the background image is of a city skyline bt all we can see is the sky and not the city... guys... please help...and how do you control the light quality...i jst cnt seem to gt the image proportions right....if u notice ..the background image and the models dont look part of the same environment.. why is that happening?? the images are low resolution...and the renderings aren't very good but you'll have to excuse me ....i've just started learning it and i really need some help... [image: cDYD_trial3.jpg] [image: cIkW_trial4.jpg]

There are also topics over at ASGVis' forums.