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I opened the largest of the SketchUp files included in the LayOut file… I corrected the incorrect tag usage (there was only one tag) and purged unused stuff from the model.

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This reduced the file size by 81%. I expect if I do the same to the other .skp files I’ll get similar reductions which would further reduce the the size of the LayOut file.

I note that this one is basically the empty shell of the house and it is all loose geometry and there are some reversed faces. There should be no exposed blue back faces in your 3D model.

Here’s another example. Purging unused stuff from this file resulted in a file size reduction of over 76%.

It appears that you are creating separate SketchUp files, many of them drawn in 2D for the same project. It would make more sense to use a single SketchUp model file for the entire house project and create the scenes you need to show the various details. Much easier to manage that way and less chance of inducing errors when changes need to be made. As it is, if a wall needs to move in the project you have a whole bunch of files to go through to ensure that the change is shown correctly. If you had only one SketchUp model file to deal with, you could move the wall and it would automatically be reflected in any scene where that wall is shown.

You should check out the books offered at MasterSketchUp.com. I think they would be of huge value to you.

Thank you for the feed back.

No dig taken, yes I just do what works by trial and error method. The tips you mentioned are something that I will work on.
I do import the scenes individually as opposed to one upload and then modify.

I am wondering if the border (titleblock) which you have pointed out as being corrupted may be the common thread.

Unless you are curious, no need for you to dig further.

I appreciate all the comments and suggestions.

That’s not a good thing.

It is definitely the reason for most of the large gray rectangles. You can create your borders and titleblocks right in LayOut. No need to do that in SketchUp.

I hope it helps. I feel bad because you’ve done a lot of work already. It’s too bad so much of it isn’t really done the right way because it’s going to create even more work for you. I’d almost suggest starting from scratch although I suspect you don’t have time for that.

Go through the fundamentals for both SketchUp and LayOut at learn.sketchup.com and if you want, drop me a PM before you start your next project.

Thank you very much for all your time and the feed back. It is very much appreciated.

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