That is interesting.i've tried several models into Sketchup with collada and the textures come in just fine.so just FYI maybe there is some subtle issue - but if the whole system works for you then I guess it works. Unfortunately, it is not yet available for a Mac (nor sure when).

I am reasonably comfortable in SKP and just do not have the heart to learn one more program right now.īTW, Vray 5 for Sketchup on a PC can produce real-time renderings. So that could be the ideal solution, but in truth, Collada into Blender works very well, of course. You are absolutely right about using Vray in Blender. (and reduce file size) so as to not grind SKP to a halt is something I want to be able to do, for sure. I have not tried it just yet, but the potential to import a whole slew of houses or trees, etc. Model I bring in as a proxy for Vray before I open it up. However, when I translate the collada file to fbx, it attaches the materials. It embeds media properly.īut the reason for fbx is to be able to use Transmutr. I have never been able to take a Collada file directly into Sketchup with materials attached correctly to the geometry Not only that but Blender is free and very robust. Perhaps there is some other advantage I'm not aware of.Īnother thing i'm trying is using Vray with Blender which I find is WAY WAY better to organically shape terrains. I do wish Chief exported FBX directly for other reasons, but unless you plan to use the file in Unreal Engine or other gaming software I don't see the point of adding that step.but i'd love to hear your reason. 3D Library - 3D Plants - Trees 3D Plants - Trees Deciduous Acer (Maple tree) Acer griseum (Paperbark maple) Acer griseum 1 Acer griseum 2 Acer griseum 3 Maple Tree Asimina triloba (Pawpaw) Asimina 1 Asimina 2 Asimina 3 Caragana arborescens (Siberian peashrub) Caragana arborescens 1 Caragana arbor. I'm curious why you're trying to get to an FBX file in your process? You can export from Chief to Collada (as you do now) and then import that right into Sketchup and its a pretty clean file without the 3DS issues. It has taken me a long to figure this pipeline out, but the results from Vray are taking me to the quality of light/rendering I want.Ĭhief geometry is superb to work with. Attached are a couple of draft renders as per time of day in SKP/Vray.

Next is to start using LAUBWERK to put in trees and bushes.

Then import into Sketchup (via TRANSMUTR)-and only then render in Vray for photorealistic results. Best for me is to export from Chief as DAE (no vertex limit as in 3ds), convert to FBX (with FBX converter from AC),

Edit trees in chief architect library