Drape aerial foto onto terrain, AND on/off foto on terrain on a different layer

[Geo]

@thomas.engel

I want to drape the areal foto on the terrain AND have the ability to turn the foto on the terrain on/off

Here’s how to project the photo on to the terrain.
Then, you could create a new Style using monochrome face style to turn the image on/off.

Projecting image over terrain

Here’s a method that may work for you. Above your terrain, create a single plane of geometry, the same size or a bit larger than the terrain. Paint the plane with the texture. Edit the texture transparency so you can see through it to the terrain below. [image] Set the camera in Top View and Parallel Projection. Position the texture in relation to the terrain as needed. Position Texture Tool — SketchUp Help When the texture is in the proper position, right context click on the face > …