I am trying to print cabinet elevation views that I have created in Sketchup. But when I go to print them in Layout, it shows all of the modeling linework.
In the beginning I was able to update the model refence and the lines would disappear, but once I hit print or export to PDF they would reappear again in Layout.
The issue is not occurring consistently through each elevation view. Below is an example of the issue.
Post your LayOut file to a reply so we can take a look.
Are you rendering in vector?
How did you set up the scenes - did you use section cuts to slice away the parts of the building that are not in view?
If you have set up your interior elevation views without using section planes (taking advantage of view clipping) this will happen if you use Vector or Hybrid rendering in your LayOut viewports. You should use Raster rendering or set up your views differently. It gets worse if your model is far from the SketchUp model origin.
Hi eveyone,
Iām experiencing a similar issue. Iāve set up my elevations using scenesāadjusting the camera position, switching to parallel projection, and then displaying the scene in Layout. However, when I bring the scene into the viewport, I end up seeing all the lines and elevations from the walls on the opposite side.
Could this be an incorrect way to create elevations?
Iāve attached an example of the SketchUp file vs. how it appears in Layout.
Share your LO file so we can see how you have it setup.
If it is interior youāll need to use a section cut to properly setup the scene.
yes, it is interiorā¦ so for each elevation I need to do section cut, create new secene and continue the same for all the walls?
Yes, there was a graphics bug that allowed you to do what you are trying to do - but it was fixedā¦ so you have to do it with section cuts now.
If you want to continue with your way of creating interior elevations, be sure to use only Raster rendering to display them in LayOut. The behaviour you see happens with Vector and Hybrid rendering.
aaaa, yes I did this project exactly year ago and the investor is starting the reno next week so I wanted to see if there is a way to fix this in order for me to add the pages with my scenes and elevations.
Hmm, I prefer the vector option because the lines are sharper, making measurements easier. However, I do like how the hybrid mode accurately displays the entire finish rather than just the color.
Anssi, I just did it with Raster and this is how it looksā¦ thouths?
Final_Artagau.pdf (424.4 KB)
I print 90% of all my work in Raster. Did you make sure the output resolution was set to High (for viewports, in document setup)? You can also check options in the export dialog and turn off jpg compression.
I think it is quite usable, but check these things:
First, make sure that your Output Resolution is set to High. When exporting to PDF, uncheck āJPEG compressionā. This will make the exporter use the PNG format that looks better with black lines and large surfaces of flat colour. If the PDF files get too big you can use a PDF editor to āoptimizeā them.
bmike, Anssi, this made a huge differenceā¦ amazingā¦ I have set the output to High (it was medium), and I have also turned off jpg. comressionā¦
Thank you guysā¦
One more question regarding Document Setupāwhat does āOutput Overrideā mean? When should this box be checked?
When it is checked, all Raster-rendered viewports will be converted to Vector or Hybrid when the LayOut file is printed or exported to PDF or DWG. In your case checking it will make the hidden lines reappear at export.
thank you, clear now
