Rendering in SketchUp

Chapter 25: Menu and tool overviews
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Chapter 26: Shaderlight iterative rendering process and settings
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Chapter 27: Texture menus and category settings
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Chapter 28: Exterior lighting and backdrops
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Chapter 29: Simulated lighting, including point, spot, IES profiles, and other lighting 
options
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Chapter 30: Special features
Fig. 25.1: 
Shaderlight rendering of 1970 Chevelle SS

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Chapter 25: Introduction to Shaderlight
Fig. 25.2: 
ArtVPS’s website where you can download Shaderlight
Fig. 25.3: 
Rendering with simulated lights completed in Shaderlight
However, this section is not a software manual, detailing every tool and aspect of the 
program. In some instances, the settings are provided without an explanation of the specific 
options. For the software manual and other resources, visit Shaderlight’s website 
(www 
.artvps.com)
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Due to the changing nature of many rendering plug-ins, including Shaderlight, some of the 
specifications in this book could become out of date. Visit the author’s website (
www.ambit-3d 
.com)
 to check for updated content reflecting future updates to the software.

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Part 6: Shaderlight by ArtVPS
Fig. 25.4: 
Exterior park rendering completed in Shaderlight
The settings outlined in these chapters are for the full version of Shaderlight. They can be 
used in tandem with the demo version; however, the demo version has limited settings and 
does not include all of the features and options available.
Menu Overview
Once Shaderlight is installed, go to View 
F
Toolbars and look for Shaderlight in the list. In 
most cases, the toolbar will already be active within SketchUp space. The Shaderlight toolbar 
contains five buttons. They are, from left to right (Fig. 25.5):
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