SketchUp 2026 how to make materials shiny/reflective

[95anni.ka98]

Hi!

I noticed the new SketchUp 2026 now has the ability to add a metal characteristic to objects, which in the material preview makes them shiny/reflective.

But when I add this to the glass material on my windows there is no reflection/shine visible. What am I doing wrong?

[DaveR]

@95anni.ka98

I noticed the new SketchUp 2025 now has the ability to add a metal characteristic to objects, which in the material preview makes them shiny/reflective.

That’s SketchUp 2026 not 2025. You need to update to the current version.

[95anni.ka98]

ahh sorry, I meant 2026! I have that version (see top left of the screenshot)

[ateliernab]

you need to turn on the photorealistic mode (last cube).

[DaveR]

@95anni.ka98

I meant 2026! I have that version

Update your forum profile.

Add an environment in the Environments panel and apply the glass material to your windows. Turn on the PBR style.