Creating geo-located shadow diagrams and construction docs on 3d terrain the easy way in SketchUp

With the PlusArchitect or PlusDesignBuild BIM plugin/extension, you can easily create accurate shadow diagrams and detailed construction documentation for geo-located terrain in Sketchup. This powerful tool will save you time and effort while helping you create professional-grade designs that are sure to impress. Don't settle for less - upgrade your Sketchup experience today with PlusArchitect or PlusDesignBuild.
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[@dymaxiondesign7477]

Good tip, centre the image in SKP first then set/unset the camera before exporting to Layout. This video is great for new users (some oldies too)!😂

[@PlusSpec]

Yes the tick button in scene manager in SketchUp is so easily missed and to move and align viewports in Layout can be cumbersome.

[@PemboDave]

Great clip Andrew
Can you share some tips or a video on how you draw the shade sails ?

[@PlusSpec]

Hi Dave, in this case, it is super easy. I used the post/column tool in Plusspec and added a guideline to the roof. Draw a triangle in Sketchup from the post to the guideline, make it a group, and use the arc tool on each edge of the triangle to offset the straight lines then delete the straight lines. I then applied material and used the "BIM tool" to associate tags and pricing information. I used recipes, cost codes and suppliers for the BOQ, takeoff, purchase orders and ancillary items. It took 2 minutes. You may want to play with the post heights to get your preferred look or shading. In this case, you will need to redraw the triangles as it will be quicker and easier than editing the original geometry. I hope that helps.

[@PemboDave]

Your audio seems to fade in and out a bit

[@PlusSpec]

Thanks, Just purchased a new Mic, I hope it fixes it.