Rendering in SketchUp

Fig. 14.14: 
Each scene turned off a specific set of layers revealing more and more of the model (model by Mark 
Carvalho).
Fig. 14.15: 
The side flashing (model by Mark Carvalho)

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Fig. 14.16: 
The stucco scratch coat (model by Mark Carvalho)
Fig. 14.17: 
This type of organization is paramount for working with building models (model by Mark Carvalho).

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Chapter 14: Organizing the Model
Site Models 
These models benefit from having all objects composing the landscape, in particular the 
vegetation, on layers to maintain computer performance (Fig. 14.18).
Fig. 14.18: 
Site model diagram showing typical layer names for the components found in the park model
Cleaning Up Layers
Once your layer strategy for the model is in place, it’s time to clean up the layer list. You may 
want to import CAD files into SketchUp. Regardless of which program you use (AutoCAD, 
Revit, DynaSCAPE, or similar programs), the imported CAD information includes the CAD 
layers. In many instances, the imported CAD file will cause the layer list to grow rather large 
and confusing. Similarly, many premade components include their own layers, which will 
show up in the layer list once the component is placed in the model (Fig. 14.19).
If you use the suggested layering convention, cleaning up the layer list is easy. Select the 
CAD and any other imported/extra layers, and click the Delete button on the Layer menu. The 
default action, Move contents to Default layer, should be selected. Next, click OK (Fig. 14.20). 
The layers will be merged with Layer 0 (Fig. 14.21, Fig. 14.22). 

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