# \#background **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/background/309.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [22 Free HDRi skies for SketchUp users](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/22-free-hdri-skies-for-sketchup-users/15996)
**Author:** [@hdri-skies](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hdri-skies)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/22-free-hdri-skies-for-sketchup-users/15996 "2026-08-13T07:27:07Z")
Hello Guys, I’d like to invite all of you to my second site with hdri maps - hdri-skies.com. Currently there are 100 free hdri skies (res.4096x2048px), most of them are unclampped and real hdri not mdr, so please find a… --- ## [Bitmap as background with Vray](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bitmap-as-background-with-vray/259764)
**Author:** [@Albiroks](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Albiroks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bitmap-as-background-with-vray/259764 "2024-02-15T11:57:59Z")
Hello everyone, I’m new to this blog and I’m hoping you can lend me a hand. Here’s the situation: I’m trying to add objects to a photo. I’ve successfully inserted the photo and adjusted the model to closely match the ba… --- ## [Dimension Text Background Color Problem](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimension-text-background-color-problem/255615)
**Author:** [@pakchacha](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/pakchacha)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimension-text-background-color-problem/255615 "2024-01-16T09:18:26Z")
Some of the text in dimensions in my Layouts appeared with a red background. How do I change this? I’m using the latest version (23.1.340) of Layouts in Windows 11. Joglo Chakar Ayam Lantai.layout (1.6 MB) --- ## [How to set matched photo as V-Ray background image?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-set-matched-photo-as-v-ray-background-image/107266)
**Author:** [@Ante18](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Ante18)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-set-matched-photo-as-v-ray-background-image/107266 "2023-10-29T05:36:41Z")
Hi, I’m new in Sketchup and need some help. I have a photo of building in which I need to add fence and make render as composite. I used photo match and by that made 3d model of fence. I know I can export that as image … --- ## [How do I lower the opacity of a Sketchup model in Layout?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-lower-the-opacity-of-a-sketchup-model-in-layout/237205)
**Author:** [@Hamlit](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Hamlit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-lower-the-opacity-of-a-sketchup-model-in-layout/237205 "2023-08-01T17:21:20Z")
Hello, I would like to use a Sketchup model view as a 2D background in Layout. For example, 50% opacity so that I can add my specific information on top of it and plot it to pdf. I just need to reduce the opacity of th… --- ## [Background images for interior renders](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/background-images-for-interior-renders/230235)
**Author:** [@emilija](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/emilija)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/background-images-for-interior-renders/230235 "2023-05-16T15:46:10Z")
Hello All! I am looking for an advice how to have a nice view from the window when rendering interior concepts. Let’s say I have a living room with very big windows into a nice backyard. How do you recreate a realistic … --- ## [Async / Background job in Sketchup](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/async-background-job-in-sketchup/179179)
**Author:** [@mohan.s](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mohan.s)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/async-background-job-in-sketchup/179179 "2021-11-01T11:43:32Z")
Hi, I want to fetch some data from a http get request on the startup of sketchup and then save it locally to JSON file. is there any way we can do this HTTP request in background so that it will not block the Sketchup. … --- ## [Model background color erroneously changing in Layout, displays properly in Raster mode only](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/model-background-color-erroneously-changing-in-layout-displays-properly-in-raster-mode-only/138076)
**Author:** [@stecjason](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/stecjason)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/model-background-color-erroneously-changing-in-layout-displays-properly-in-raster-mode-only/138076 "2020-10-07T14:38:27Z")
In layout, I’ve experienced an issue where the background color suddenly changes from white to dark gray. I’ve verified the look of the Scene I’ve chosen to render in Layout and it’s white in Sketchup but dark gray in L… --- ## [Models for Comic backgrounds](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/models-for-comic-backgrounds/132180)
**Author:** [@melikecelik1708](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/melikecelik1708)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/models-for-comic-backgrounds/132180 "2020-07-29T17:56:06Z")
Hello! I’m new to Sketchup and I am using the free version of it. I wanted to make my own comics and realized that many people use programs like sketchup for their backgrounds! I wanted to ask if I could use my own AND o… --- ## [Background in IRender nxt](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/background-in-irender-nxt/131488)
**Author:** [@Pari](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Pari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/background-in-irender-nxt/131488 "2020-07-20T16:16:30Z")
I am using IRender nXt to render my model. I change the background color in SU from here and set it to white. However, when it gets rendered, it changes the color to purple or other colors automatically. I have chosen… --- ## [Infinite Plane for making ground](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/infinite-plane-for-making-ground/97634)
**Author:** [@donneyclark](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/donneyclark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/infinite-plane-for-making-ground/97634 "2019-06-21T20:25:00Z")
I remember making an infinite plane for ground, and I believe I used a native SketchUp tool. --- ## [Sketchup Color Library Index?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-color-library-index/81587)
**Author:** [@dal-designs](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dal-designs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-color-library-index/81587 "2018-11-19T23:44:09Z")
Is there an index anywhere that lists all the Sketchup colors (H13, C03, Salmon, MediumAquamarine, etc) in RGB? For example, what color is the default “background” color - both the name and the RGB code? (If you’re won… --- ## [Sun & Shadows With Dome or Backdrop](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sun-shadows-with-dome-or-backdrop/53592)
**Author:** [@brad.holley](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/brad.holley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sun-shadows-with-dome-or-backdrop/53592 "2017-10-21T09:45:10Z")
I’ve done some extensive searching on Google and I can’t find any relevant discussion about this. I know that, typically, if I can think of a solution to a problem, some person (likely much smarter than myself) has alre… --- ## [Add Image as background that moves with the model](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-image-as-background-that-moves-with-the-model/51520)
**Author:** [@JamieTheFruit](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/JamieTheFruit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-image-as-background-that-moves-with-the-model/51520 "2017-09-15T09:50:32Z")
Hi, I’m pretty new to this and want to add an image as a background/surface . I’ve tried the watermark function which seems to work but when I move the model the background image stays put. Can I lock the model and water… --- ## [Style Manager missing or hidden](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/style-manager-missing-or-hidden/47595)
**Author:** [@eric.carbonnier](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/eric.carbonnier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/style-manager-missing-or-hidden/47595 "2017-07-02T06:37:17Z")
In the past I changed background color using the Style Manager, and now I can’t locate the menu. Online instructions say: Select the Edit tab. Select the Background Settings icon just below the tab name. … but there i… --- ## [Panoramic backgrounds for SketchUp models](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/panoramic-backgrounds-for-sketchup-models/45435)
**Author:** [@DanRathbun](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DanRathbun)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/panoramic-backgrounds-for-sketchup-models/45435 "2017-06-01T23:03:39Z")
Panoramic backgrounds for SketchUp models Continuing the discussion from Total Station / Point Cloud data import into SketchUp: I searched for existing discussion threads, … https://forums.sketchup.com/search?q=panor… --- ## [Right background size](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/right-background-size/43531)
**Author:** [@alfann](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/alfann)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/right-background-size/43531 "2017-04-24T13:15:03Z")
Dear friends, I wanted to use ( Geo-Location → add more imagery) in order for me to add the right background and the dimensions of the area that I want to do my project. Unfortunately, the resolution is not very good of… --- ## [Impression avec fond blanc (Printing with white background)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/impression-avec-fond-blanc-printing-with-white-background/29475)
**Author:** [@bob3](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/bob3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/impression-avec-fond-blanc-printing-with-white-background/29475 "2016-08-25T09:15:46Z")
Bonjour, Comment faire pour avoir le fond blanc et pas bleu a l’impression ? --- ## [Change background colour from blueish to zero colour](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/change-background-colour-from-blueish-to-zero-colour/26891)
**Author:** [@angus](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/angus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/change-background-colour-from-blueish-to-zero-colour/26891 "2016-06-23T15:29:12Z")
Cant find the right style function to turn the background colour off . I want to send my model layout with out the background --- ## [Trying to add photos of people in .tiff format](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trying-to-add-photos-of-people-in-tiff-format/16207)
**Author:** [@Fred\_](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Fred_)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2015, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/trying-to-add-photos-of-people-in-tiff-format/16207 "2015-10-13T14:51:22Z")
Hello I’m trying to take photographs of people to my models. I take a .tiff format photo, with no background, and place it in the scene, adjusting the size to make it correct. But when I render the scene, there’s a wh…