11/15/2023 0 Comments Sketchup extension for rendering![]() ![]() Now I’m stuck (if / when I no longer can run / install a compatible SketchUp version) because of changed business policies. Key advantages of SketchUp plugins Increased functionality Automation of repetitive tasks Advanced rendering and visualization Access to a large community. In Thea’s case, I opted not to renew my maintenance with it since it moved the licensing to subscription only and renewing maintenance would have meant my perpetual licence being converted to a subscription licence. The most recent release of SketchUp allows you to run the software entirely online with three versions: Free, Pro, and Shop. Most of them are free and available for download in the SketchUp Extension Warehouse or in the Sketchucation Plugin Store. Both beginner and advanced users will benefit from this efficient tool. ![]() Brighter3D combines a user-friendly interface with a rendering powerhouse under the hood. For something like rendering it is probably not so much of an issue, but some other extensions may form part of your regular workflow, then it becomes an issue having to down-save the model, open in old version, perform action with extension, save, re-open in latest SketchUp version and carry on. Plugins are tools developed by members of the SketchUp user community. Fast, noise less renderer fully integrated into SketchUp. So now I have to keep old SketchUp installations to facilitate these extensions. Tags: Thea Render, Plugin, Extension, Rendering, OpenGL, SketchUp, Interactive Solid Iris, Thea Render developers, dropped a bomb into rendering world this week previewing the new features for interactive rendering in SketchUp called Interactive Render Overlay. This locks you into having active maintenance on those extensions, whilst it may not be wanted/needed apart from being able to re-install every time a new major release of SketchUp is available. I do not like the way the Thea installer (it’s not only them, some other extensions using compiled installations also do this) works since you only have the options presented to you and am not afforded the opportunity to route / locate your SketchUp installation at all. ![]()
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