Rendering in SketchUp

Fig. 21.30: 
General 
texture values and 
descriptions

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Fig. 21.31: 
Common exterior textures and descriptive values
Fig. 21.32: 
Common interior textures and descriptive values
Troubleshooting Textures
On occasion, some textures will not render. This failure manifests on surfaces in one of three 
appearances: black, no color (gray or white), or displayed as a different texture already applied 
in the model. Fixing these problems is part of the evaluation process.
apply to Both Sides of Surface 
SketchUp faces have two sides. The first approach is to 
apply the texture to the other side of the incorrect surface. This might require maneuver-
ing underneath or through the model surfaces.

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apply a New Texture/Reapply the Texture 
You might need to apply a new texture to the 
surface. Do not swap the texture. Apply a new color and link the appropriate texture file as 
outlined in Chapter 8.
Components and Groups 
Colors and textures applied to the outside of a component 
group can dominate other textures. In this case, select the component or group with the 
SketchUp Material Eye Dropper and apply the default/noncolor. This might cause some 
surfaces in the component or group to lose their color or texture. Enter the component/
group instance and reapply the texture to blank surfaces as needed.

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R
esolution is a key part of the rendering process. Image resolution determines the size and 
view of the rendering. Resolutions can be set for digital presentation (online or PowerPoint) 
or printed output, such as 8-½
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. You can also set custom and 
larger sizes.
Resolution has a direct effect on the rendering process: higher resolutions provide more 
clarity but take longer to render, as discussed in Chapter 20. This chapter explains how to 
determine resolution for your renderings.