How to replace the material of SketchUp models?

How to replace the material of SketchUp models? Introduction of editing materials of Sketchup models in Coohom

  1. Coohom supports editing materials of SU models just the same as the 3d models.

Coohom supports editing materials of SU models just the same as the 3d models.

A.set the texture in Sketchup;

B. Click [material editor] for more texture options;

C. Select the component to replace another material;

D. You can rotate/offset/scale the model with the tool bar on the right if needed.

2. Currenctly Coohom do not support Vray material of SU models.The reflection of the default SU material cannot be edit in both Sketchup or Coohom, therefore the material will have strong reflection in Coohom.

If you want to use the vray material to be more realistic you need to uplaod vray mapping in Coohom.

For Enterprise Account:

A. Click Enterprise library-Model library- Texture library-upload texture.

B. Select the material images(Less than 5 MB, RGB mode) you want from the computer and select the category.

C. You can modify the reflection and bump setting in advanced setting.

For personal account

A. Click material editor-my account-upload material;

B. Select the material images(less than 5MB, RGB mode) from the computer and select the category.

3. The default texture size is connected to the setting in SU model, so users need to confirm the material size in SU before uploading.

When you set the texture size to be 100mm in SU models, other materials will be 100mm when you replace the texture.

The Maximum texture size will be what is shown below(Scale the texture):

When you set the texture size to be 1000mm in SU models.

The Maximum size will be what is shown below(Scale the texture):

Related Link:

SketchUp model Materials are missing and appears to be white in preview

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