2D Graphic (Epix) Export

Piranesi is a painting application that enables you to create stunning renderings from your SketchUp models. For more information, please visit the Piranesi Web Site: www.informatix.co.uk/piranesi.htm

SketchUp allows you to export your models as Epix files for use in Piranesi. Export an Epix file using the Export > 2D Graphic menu item in the File menu.

Exporting an Epix File

To export a Epix file:

1. Manipulate the view of the model so that it appears as you would like it to appear in the exported file.
2. Select File > Export > 2D Graphic. The Export 2D Graphic dialog box is displayed.
3. Enter a file name for the exported file in the File name field.
4. Select the Epix export type from the Export type drop-down list.
5. (optional) Click on the Options button. The Export Epx Options dialog box is displayed.
6. (optional) Adjust the options in the Export Epx Options  dialog box dialog box.
7. (optional) Click the OK button.
8. Click the Export button.
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  Note - SketchUp exports the model using the current point of view with the exception of unsupported features such as textures and shadows.

Note - Your display must be set to 32-bit color in order to correctly export Epix files.

The Export Epix Options dialog box

The Export Epix Options dialog box contains options for exporting Epix files.

Image Size

The Image Size section of the Export Epix Options dialog box contains size and scaling options for your model.

Use View Size: The Use View Size option is used to set your output to the exact dimensions of your SketchUp drawing area.

Width/Height: The width and height fields are used to enter a custom page size for your file.

Tip - SketchUp cannot export Epix files with compression enabled. Re-saving your file in Piranesi can reduce file size considerably.

EPIX

The EPIX section of the Export Epix Options dialog box contains options for the contents of the exported file.

Export Edges: The Export Edges check box is used to maintain the edge rendering style from the drawing area when saving your drawings as an Epix file.

Note - Edges will not appear in your Epix file if edges are disabled using Window > Display Settings.

Export Textures: The Export Textures check box is used to maintain textures from the drawing area when saving your drawings as an Epix file.

Note - The Export Textures option is only applicable when materials have been assigned to faces and SketchUp is in the Shaded with Textures display setting.

Export Ground Plane: The Export Ground Plane check box is used to create a ground plane in the Epix file without explicitly modeling a ground in SketchUp.

= Functionality only available in Google SketchUp Pro 6