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  1. Unusual Shapes and Tiles in SketchUp – Gores, Hexagons, and Fans

    Unusual Shapes and Tiles in SketchUp – Gores, Hexagons, and Fans

    Sketchup Hexagons and gores in SketchUp in 5 seconds? Discover how to model the most challenging tile shapes. Read now!
  2. 3 ways to create a floor in SketchUp – from texture to a 3D model

    3 ways to create a floor in SketchUp – from texture to a 3D model

    Sketchup From a flat texture to advanced 3D. Discover 3 methods for creating a floor in SketchUp and uncover our reliable "gamechanger". Read on!
  3. French and Classic Herringbone in SketchUp – how to do it quickly and error-free?

    French and Classic Herringbone in SketchUp – how to do it quickly and error-free?

    Sketchup Free Materials Manual herringbone installation is a nightmare! See how to automate this process in SketchUp and save hours of work. Click to find out!
  4. Floor Generator for SketchUp not working? Discover the best alternative in 2026!

    Floor Generator for SketchUp not working? Discover the best alternative in 2026!

    Sketchup Free Materials Tired of Floor Generator errors? Discover the reliable Custom Ground Wizard plugin and create 3D floors stress-free. Read the article!
  5. SketchUp, V-Ray - Frame Buffer Window Not Responding - Tutorial Guide

    SketchUp, V-Ray - Frame Buffer Window Not Responding - Tutorial Guide

    Sketchup Can't preview the progress of your visualization? You click on the taskbar, but the Frame Buffer doesn't respond? Don't worry, there's a simple solution.
  6. SketchUp - how to add a component? Guide, tutorial

    SketchUp - how to add a component? Guide, tutorial

    Sketchup Creating components is an excellent way to keep your scene organized. See why it’s so important!
  7. SketchUp - Overexposed windows, what to do? - Guide, tutorial

    SketchUp - Overexposed windows, what to do? - Guide, tutorial

    Sketchup See how to balance the exposure difference between the interior and the exterior so as not to overexpose windows.
  8. SketchUp - how to create a cone? Guide, tutorial

    SketchUp - how to create a cone? Guide, tutorial

    Sketchup The cone is one of the solids that causes difficulties for beginners. In this article, I'll show you how to create it in a simple way!
  9. SketchUp - how to change inches to centimeters? Guide, tutorial

    SketchUp - how to change inches to centimeters? Guide, tutorial

    Sketchup Measurement units are chosen in SketchUp at the very start by selecting the appropriate template. How to change them later? You will find the answer in this article.
  10. SketchUp - V-Ray Decal - What is it and how to use it? Guide, tutorial

    SketchUp - V-Ray Decal - What is it and how to use it? Guide, tutorial

    Sketchup Decals, or V-Ray Decal, is one of the new features introduced in V-Ray 5.2. See what you can use them for!
  11. Scan-to-design - how does the scanning application in SketchUp work?

    Scan-to-design - how does the scanning application in SketchUp work?

    Sketchup See how quickly you can create 3D interior models in SketchUp on iPad thanks to LiDAR technology and the Scan-to-design tool. Efficiency at your fingertips!
  12. How to find and fix missing textures in SketchUp?

    How to find and fix missing textures in SketchUp?

    Sketchup Missing textures in V-Ray for SketchUp can hinder your work and reduce render quality. Find out how to quickly fix this problem using the File Path Editor!
  13. SketchUp - Interactive Rendering - Real-Time Preview in V-Ray - Guide, Tutorial

    SketchUp - Interactive Rendering - Real-Time Preview in V-Ray - Guide, Tutorial

    Sketchup Have you ever refined a model in SketchUp only to end up with an unsatisfying result in V-Ray? Previewing your progress will help you save time!
  14. How to create realistic materials in SketchUp - what are PBR maps?

    How to create realistic materials in SketchUp - what are PBR maps?

    Sketchup Do you want to create realistic materials in V-Ray for SketchUp? Use Diffuse, Normal or Displacement maps to elevate the quality of your visualizations!
  15. SketchUp - how to fix invisible .skp icon previews?

    SketchUp - how to fix invisible .skp icon previews?

    Sketchup Having trouble with invisible .skp file icon previews in SketchUp? Learn how to quickly fix this issue and why it happens. Check out the solution!
  16. Why SketchUp Is the Best Program for Interior Design?

    Why SketchUp Is the Best Program for Interior Design?

    Sketchup Interior Design See how SketchUp makes 3D interior design easier – from an intuitive interface to photorealistic renderings and rich libraries of ready-to-use models!
  17. Sketchup - How to set up a render queue? Overview of the Batch Render tool

    Sketchup - How to set up a render queue? Overview of the Batch Render tool

    Sketchup From this tutorial you will learn what the so-called Batch Render is and how to use it to set up a render queue.
  18. People in visualizations: how to add realistic characters in Nano Banana Pro?

    People in visualizations: how to add realistic characters in Nano Banana Pro?

    Artificial Intelligence Are your visualizations feeling empty? Learn how to add realistic people in Nano Banana Pro and create videos with Google Veo. Check out our guide!
  19. SketchUp and Nano Banana Pro: photorealistic visualizations in 5 minutes! Is this the end of V-Ray?

    SketchUp and Nano Banana Pro: photorealistic visualizations in 5 minutes! Is this the end of V-Ray?

    Artificial Intelligence No more hours-long rendering? Find out how to turn a simple 3D model into a ready-made visualization thanks to AI. See the step-by-step workflow!
  20. Homestaging with AI: how to change the interior design in an existing photo with Nano Banana Pro?

    Homestaging with AI: how to change the interior design in an existing photo with Nano Banana Pro?

    Artificial Intelligence Client wants a different sofa in the rendered image? Don't re-render from scratch! See how to do virtual homestaging with AI in 5 minutes.
  21. Nano Banana Pro in interior design - a complete guide with ready-made prompts!

    Nano Banana Pro in interior design - a complete guide with ready-made prompts!

    Artificial Intelligence Is it the end of the V-Ray era? Discover Nano Banana Pro and see how to create visualizations, furnish floor plans, and edit projects in minutes!
  22. Artificial intelligence - AI - for furniture manufacturers - see what possibilities it offers!

    Artificial intelligence - AI - for furniture manufacturers - see what possibilities it offers!

    Artificial Intelligence Discover the AI tools and workflows that enable creating packshots, material variants, and interior arrangements: in practice, step by step.
  23. Nano Banana - How to edit a photo or graphic?

    Nano Banana - How to edit a photo or graphic?

    Artificial Intelligence Learn step by step how to use Nano Banana to edit realistic visualizations faster using artificial intelligence.
  24. Interior design in an old tenement building - what are the biggest challenges?

    Interior design in an old tenement building - what are the biggest challenges?

    Interior Design Interior design in a tenement building is a challenge and an opportunity for a unique apartment. Find out what to pay attention to before renovation!