Rendering in SketchUp

Fig. 8.1: 
The online “Mac Texture Tools” chapter
The SketchUp 
Texture Tools
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Part 2: Textures
Fig. 8.2: 
The online website (www.ambit-3d.com) where you can download the Mac chapter
pC Texture Tools
Before delving into tool descriptions, you should understand the general tasks that are typically 
performed on textures. These tasks are referenced in Chapter 9 where you’ll learn to assess 
and adjust textures. 
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Applying: Applying refers to the placement of textures onto surfaces. The Paint Bucket 
tool applicator is used to place textures onto model faces.
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Scaling: Scaling increases or decreases the size of the texture image. By adjusting the 
size, you can make the pattern/photo of the material image larger or smaller on the 
applied surfaces. The Paint Bucket tool’s Edit function and SketchUp’s right-click Tex-
ture menu are used to scale textures. 
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Swapping: Solid colors and texture images can be easily replaced or swapped with a 
click of the button. An existing, applied material can be replaced with a new material 
using the functions under Edit in the Paint Bucket. Swapping is done in the Paint Bucket 
tool under the Edit menu. 

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Chapter 8: The SketchUp Texture Tools
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Adjusting Color: Amending texture colors can help ensure that a material has the 
correct appearance. Color can be adjusted with the Paint Bucket tool or with external 
photo-editing software, such as Photoshop. 
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Moving/Rotating: You can modify the position and orientation of textures on surfaces 
using the right-click Texture options. 
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