Within the materials tab is the area to change the base color, and place a file, or a material image I would assume. I understand the idea being it’s meant for things like, wood…fabric…etc.
Is there a way to use that to add “product/object” images to 3D blanks like boxes and panels or is that really only done properly in the previous software?
I have used Chief Architect for a very long time for my design needs. It spits out 3DS just fine, which then I can open in Sketchup literally long enough to tweak some materials, then into SS.
I can also do a DAE file which is super handy because almost all the materials work flawless, and the light data comes in almost perfectly as well. However, material labels on 3D objects ALL have to be created within CA to be placed individually onto a surface. So any change to that will have to completely rebuilt every time. I’m on a very slow journey with sketchup since I have used SW/Fusion exclusively for decades.
Just looking for best practice ideas since moving away from CA for the design and building aspect would be very backwards for me since I can create these rooms in no time. Thanks!
Shapespark doesn’t have a way to alter geometry of the 3D model, the complete geometry needs to come from the 3D modeling program. If you would like to place product/object images on 3D boxes and panels, the geometry of these panels and boxes need to be placed in the 3D modeling program. You don’t need to do it in in the original program - Chief Architect, it should be possible to place such boxes and panels also in SketchUp.
For exporting from SketchUp it is better to use Shapespark extension than the DAE format.
I’m not sure if you are aware of the ‘Update’ function of Shapespark. It is available both for file based (DAE) imports and for imports via the SketchUp extension. It allows to update the model while preserving changes already done in the Shapespark editor, so you don’t need to redo Shapespark editor changes after a 3D model is updated.
Ok, I assumed that was the case. I like the idea of skipping Sketchup since the DAE files contain all the light data, but not problem. If changes need to be made in the scene it’s easier to do in Sketchup.