See this from the SketchUp Knowledge Center.

I get the same when I download a file from the warehouse and choose to open (not download and save), too. I am also on XP.

Thank you for those log textures Urgen

It can be done with SU on the Mac only. I see you have pro however so you can send the model to LayOut and from there, you can export a png with transparent background. Make sure however to turn off sky and ground first in your Styles dialog > > In model Edit > Background settings. If you make scenes (and save / update this style in SU with them), you can get the same scenes back in LO. Also, from LO you can export much bigger images.

@jean lemire said: Hi folks. See this SU file for ideas.

Harmony Outdoor Living. Do a search for them on the 3D warehouse. Quite a few models there, and there is a link to their site off of the models. They do some nice stuff. They might have some spec information their also. If you call them, talk to Joe. He's a real nice guy. Tell him Jack from Jax Coffee House & Roastery sent you. Me and Igloo Studios are doing some work with Joe and Belgard. Belgard Hardscapes is another one you can do a search on at the 3D warehouse.

Thanks, I forgot about editing the extension. [image: PatioCoverroofnotg.png]

Great info guys or girls! Thank you.

windknot - I've found that you must do 3 things. the bigger the size the better - i.e 1230 x 901 at 16:9 res is better than 720 x 340 . under codecs use full frame uncompressed highest frame rate 30fps. It will take hours to render and produce a 300meg plus file but it will look the best you can get out of sketchup and it will also compress down to a useable - web postable - size and retain the clarity.

A couple of questions, please see attached image. (I am sorry for the huge file size, re-sized down, you really lose what I am talking about) image