# \#camera **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/camera/707.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Precise control of camera coordinates and parameters in SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/precise-control-of-camera-coordinates-and-parameters-in-sketchup/345411)
**Author:** [@ViggoPaulman](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ViggoPaulman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/precise-control-of-camera-coordinates-and-parameters-in-sketchup/345411 "2026-03-18T05:20:03Z")
Hello, Enscape has this very neat feature where it allows you to edit camera coordinates for each scene. This is very handy when you need precise camera placement - achieving perfect symmetry, precise tilt angle, exact … --- ## [Camera shifts when using remote desktop / Vray 7.20.02 & Sketchup studio 25](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/camera-shifts-when-using-remote-desktop-vray-7-20-02-sketchup-studio-25/344730)
**Author:** [@J-Ark](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/J-Ark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/camera-shifts-when-using-remote-desktop-vray-7-20-02-sketchup-studio-25/344730 "2026-02-17T07:43:59Z")
When accessing my work computer via remote desktop and doing rerenders from presaved scenes in sketchup, and then re-linking those renders to a photoshop file, the whole image always shifts 1-2 centimeters right. It does… --- ## [How to increase the number of Previous Cameras](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-increase-the-number-of-previous-cameras/318753)
**Author:** [@marceltanure](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marceltanure)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-increase-the-number-of-previous-cameras/318753 "2025-03-12T16:22:11Z")
It would be very productive to have a increased few numbers of previous camara. It would be much more productive than create a million scenes and getting lost on them…Are there a way to do this? --- ## [Camera refuses to stay on 2 point perspective](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/camera-refuses-to-stay-on-2-point-perspective/83370)
**Author:** [@drecrego](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/drecrego)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/camera-refuses-to-stay-on-2-point-perspective/83370 "2025-01-14T00:35:51Z")
This only started happening today in a particular file. I had been working on a different file for weeks and weeks and NEVER had this happen. Now, I am to the point where I cannot even navigate around in my model. Not wi… --- ## [🎲 ViewDice Overlay (ViewCube)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/viewdice-overlay-viewcube/301612)
**Author:** [@dezmo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dezmo)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/viewdice-overlay-viewcube/301612 "2024-12-07T21:03:26Z")
I was originally going to call it ViewCube, but many other programs already call it that. So, I’m taking a chance. “Let a die be cast.” So that’s how I have a reason to “play”. :slight\_smile: One of the things that insp… --- ## [Parallel projection won't show interior of model](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/parallel-projection-wont-show-interior-of-model/293313)
**Author:** [@aldonvz](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/aldonvz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/parallel-projection-wont-show-interior-of-model/293313 "2024-10-08T12:55:54Z")
Hi! I was used to see the model in section when I activate parallel projection view; now I’m using a new version of SU (2023) and I only see the rear view no matter how much I zoom in/out, whether on parallel or perspect… --- ## [Look around tool is cutting into the model instead of the viewing](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/look-around-tool-is-cutting-into-the-model-instead-of-the-viewing/279254)
**Author:** [@Weathersanne](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Weathersanne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/look-around-tool-is-cutting-into-the-model-instead-of-the-viewing/279254 "2024-06-26T07:37:50Z")
I am having an issue whenever I look around using the Look around tool it cuts into the model instead of looking around the zoom. I have tried all the zoom options as the field of view but nothing is working. I can look … --- ## [Export DXFs of 2D (parallel projection) standard views in Ruby](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-dxfs-of-2d-parallel-projection-standard-views-in-ruby/258975)
**Author:** [@laststatement](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/laststatement)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-dxfs-of-2d-parallel-projection-standard-views-in-ruby/258975 "2024-02-19T10:10:09Z")
Hi there, I’ve been looking for a simple ruby script that exports a series of 2D DXF profiles of the following standard camera views in parallel projection: Front / Top / Left / Right This is to try and save time doing… --- ## [Curic Extension: Teleport Tool](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/curic-extension-teleport-tool/235495)
**Author:** [@curic4su](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/curic4su)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/curic-extension-teleport-tool/235495 "2023-07-14T12:42:29Z")
Hi, I recently launched a new SketchUp extension and I thought you might be interested in trying it out.: Curic Teleport. Do you find it challenging to navigate complex interiors in SketchUp? If so, you’ll be pleased to… --- ## [Unwanted changes to scenes](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unwanted-changes-to-scenes/228225)
**Author:** [@benjaminlr](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/benjaminlr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unwanted-changes-to-scenes/228225 "2023-04-27T12:05:55Z")
Hi, I work on architecture projects, with sketchup 2023, skalp and Layout, on windows 10. I usually create several skp files: a basic one, which I import in xref then in other files so as not to have too many scenes p… --- ## [SketchUP Pro 2021/2023 crashing while rotating camera](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-2021-2023-crashing-while-rotating-camera/222607)
**Author:** [@trias](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/trias)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-2021-2023-crashing-while-rotating-camera/222607 "2023-04-13T13:10:41Z")
Hey Guys, in our company some workes are using SketchUp Pro which is installed on 4 PC’s. Specification is exactly the same for everyone. They were built in same time also, but only 2 of them have a problem. When they st… --- ## [Posting rendered scenes to mobile social media](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/posting-rendered-scenes-to-mobile-social-media/214960)
**Author:** [@killa\_kerryn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/killa_kerryn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/posting-rendered-scenes-to-mobile-social-media/214960 "2022-12-07T16:47:23Z")
Hi! Looking for tips to post Scenes on Instagram with mobile screen ratio/ vertical orientation. I understand SketchUp is set up for a desk top monitor and has a horizontal orientation. I’m satisfied with the orientation… --- ## [How to use different vray camera settings, like DOF or EV on each scene](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-use-different-vray-camera-settings-like-dof-or-ev-on-each-scene/212828)
**Author:** [@ivo.galantai](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ivo.galantai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-use-different-vray-camera-settings-like-dof-or-ev-on-each-scene/212828 "2022-11-10T16:19:40Z")
For 3dsmax there is an addon called scene manager, which helps to add unique camera settings for each views. I never found similar for sketchup, which saves Vray-s exposure values, depth of field, etc … Any Idea for an… --- ## [Problem with sections and scenes](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-with-sections-and-scenes/211684)
**Author:** [@gary.warner](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/gary.warner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-with-sections-and-scenes/211684 "2022-10-27T09:41:14Z")
I have a small bathroom. I have created a section view through the bathroom from the Left and another section from the RIGHT. When I create two sections, the last section plane is always active in the any scene I creat… --- ## [Consistent lateral camera location when using Position Camera tool to produce Shadow Diagrams](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/consistent-lateral-camera-location-when-using-position-camera-tool-to-produce-shadow-diagrams/204474)
**Author:** [@james\_charnley](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/james_charnley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/consistent-lateral-camera-location-when-using-position-camera-tool-to-produce-shadow-diagrams/204474 "2022-08-01T04:44:15Z")
Hi All, In this YouTube video (Shadow Diagrams and Direct Daylight Access Studies with SketchUp - YouTube), the Position Camera tool is used to create a Shadow Diagram (Direct Daylight Access Study) of an interior space… --- ## [Copy Scene Camera View to Other Scenes](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/copy-scene-camera-view-to-other-scenes/189263)
**Author:** [@KeithBrooks](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/KeithBrooks)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/copy-scene-camera-view-to-other-scenes/189263 "2022-02-08T23:05:25Z")
Trying to update a template. Making adjustments to scenes and I’m finding that camera position is now not matched from scene to scene. I produce cabinet production drawings and do stacked viewports and prefer to have a… --- ## [What is the default camera type in Sketchup 2018?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-is-the-default-camera-type-in-sketchup-2018/183431)
**Author:** [@Eugenius](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Eugenius)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/what-is-the-default-camera-type-in-sketchup-2018/183431 "2021-12-07T13:11:21Z")
I was messing with animation and changed something under Tools \> Advanced Camera Tools \> Select Camera Type. So now I have weird grey bars on either side of my screen in Sketchup. It’s not showing which one is currently … --- ## [Cut space in half for wide render of small room?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cut-space-in-half-for-wide-render-of-small-room/172582)
**Author:** [@Alex4](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Alex4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cut-space-in-half-for-wide-render-of-small-room/172582 "2021-08-13T11:56:46Z")
Hi, Is there a way to cut space in half to get realistic & wide render of small space? Increasing camera’s filed of view in sketchup deforms objects towards edges of photo. I wish there was a way where I can “remove” ha… --- ## [How rotate camera without orbiting](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-rotate-camera-without-orbiting/136310)
**Author:** [@pflarini](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/pflarini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-rotate-camera-without-orbiting/136310 "2020-09-15T11:58:17Z")
Hi, when using “orbit” command (key O), the camera makes a big circle arround some point. How to keep camera static, only rotating it self? --- ## [Use ruby to flip a camera from left to right?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/use-ruby-to-flip-a-camera-from-left-to-right/123085)
**Author:** [@lee\_jay\_hom](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/lee_jay_hom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/use-ruby-to-flip-a-camera-from-left-to-right/123085 "2020-04-24T06:52:28Z")
folks, i’ve encountered this mystery need to created a “reflected bottom view” - i.e. it’s a standard bottom view but got to have same orientation with top view. search here but yet to find any solutions yet, basically … --- ## [Grey Screen after saved file](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/grey-screen-after-saved-file/118729)
**Author:** [@melaniema](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/melaniema)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/grey-screen-after-saved-file/118729 "2020-03-12T21:52:33Z")
I recently finished an assignment and saved it. All of the sudden, I am unable to see my model and the axis are all gone. All it appears is a grey screen. Please help me find a solutionj because I need to hand it in so… --- ## [Shaky Horizon in Animation](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/shaky-horizon-in-animation/111938)
**Author:** [@dorotea5657](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dorotea5657)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/shaky-horizon-in-animation/111938 "2019-12-19T14:00:07Z")
I’m trying to make an animation of a simple object for my computer class. Along other scenes, i should have two bird perspectives from two different points. When I animate it, the horizon line is shaking (swinging up and… --- ## [Camera revert](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/camera-revert/104939)
**Author:** [@gerretw](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/gerretw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/camera-revert/104939 "2019-10-05T17:28:55Z")
Something I would like to see is a radio button that restores the model to the previous saved view. Let me explain - I save a model and open it in layout. I realize that I need to go change something in the original mod… --- ## [Camera view keeps snapping to center top view](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/camera-view-keeps-snapping-to-center-top-view/101054)
**Author:** [@Truffles](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Truffles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/camera-view-keeps-snapping-to-center-top-view/101054 "2019-08-15T11:46:59Z")
Hey everybody, I am currently experiencing issues with a model I created in Sketchup Make 2017. After a few hours of work the camera view suddenly started to act weird. Whenever i try to move or rotate the camera view,… --- ## [Make a 360 degree animation from specific angle](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/make-a-360-degree-animation-from-specific-angle/97355)
**Author:** [@marijna](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marijna)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/make-a-360-degree-animation-from-specific-angle/97355 "2019-06-17T22:01:56Z")
Hi SketchUp community, Believe me, I’ve been struggling with this for the past few hours before posting this question here. And yes, I have tried to look it up online, however, asking this like a typical noob seems lik… --- ## [Orbit Tool Pivot Point When Clicking Outside Geometry](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/orbit-tool-pivot-point-when-clicking-outside-geometry/58760)
**Author:** [@eneroth3](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/eneroth3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/orbit-tool-pivot-point-when-clicking-outside-geometry/58760 "2018-02-28T10:05:20Z")
When orbiting inside a small group or component, with the rest of the model hidden, you have to click on geometry for the camera not to go crazy. If you click slightly to the side of any geometry the orbit tool chooses a… --- ## [How to take portrait shots in sketchup?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-take-portrait-shots-in-sketchup/94132)
**Author:** [@jed.herne](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jed.herne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-take-portrait-shots-in-sketchup/94132 "2019-04-26T16:57:35Z")
Hi there! Wondering how to take a portrait picture of my design? It’s a very tall, narrow space (kind of like a well) and I want to show the skylight and the ground. However a landscape view (even with a large field of v… --- ## [Model Disappears During Orbit](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/model-disappears-during-orbit/86515)
**Author:** [@tysongersh](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tysongersh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/model-disappears-during-orbit/86515 "2019-01-29T16:38:57Z")
No idea what happened, but I’ve been working on a model and all of the sudden it seems disappear when I orbit the camera. Far as I know I didn’t make any changes. I’ve read some other forum posts on this issue and it see… --- ## [Click on scene but camera position only moves a tiny bit at a time](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/click-on-scene-but-camera-position-only-moves-a-tiny-bit-at-a-time/80139)
**Author:** [@jackrb](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jackrb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/click-on-scene-but-camera-position-only-moves-a-tiny-bit-at-a-time/80139 "2018-10-29T21:05:14Z")
Hi there I have a fairly large model, with an intermittent problem - When I double click on a scene the camera starts to move to that position but then stops moving after a tiny distance. If I keep double clicking on th… --- ## [Importing skp into another skp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importing-skp-into-another-skp/78018)
**Author:** [@Michal.R](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Michal.R)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importing-skp-into-another-skp/78018 "2018-10-02T10:36:10Z")
Hi, is it possible to import a SketchUp file into another SketchUp file including the scenes/camera views? Any help is most appreciated. Thanks! [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/camera/707.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=camera)