Adding context to your project
The first step with every project is defining and
understanding your site, and crucial to this is the
ability to import essential site context and to
geo-locate your 3D model. Add Location enables
you to import the physical context of your site with
the option to include as much detail as you need to
suit your project requirements. These range from
high-resolution aerial imagery, to satellite imagery,
and basic map imagery. Whichever you choose,
you can add the backdrop of reality to your site,
model by geo-locating your model, and simulating
precise conditions such as the sun's path of travel
over your site. Use SketchUp's Shadows feature to
carry out accurate sun studies. You can also access
the local terrain to understand the contours and
level changes across your site.
Resources
[Webinar] Geo-locate your 3D models in SketchUp
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