Sketchup .WALK Plugin

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Our Sketchup plugin is compatible with Sketchup 2015-2019.

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You can export from any other version using the OBJ Export Method


Project Information - SKP

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Your project coordinates will be exported to LUX Walker as well as any views you have set up.

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Go to Window > Model Info > Geo-location and click Add Location

Ensure your project is orientated correctly in Sketchup if you want the correct context and shadows.


Model Preparation - SKP

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Please make sure your model is as clean as possible to ensure best performance.

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You can right click on the toolbar area to enable the LUX Walker toolset.

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Correct layer management in Sketchup will ensure less issues down the road.

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Included in the toolset is a simple button to setup your project with correct layers.

You can then Right click on a group or component and Click LUX WALKER - Put On Layer > LAYER

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This will put all object and geometry nested in the group or component onto the selected LAYER.

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Switch to wireframe mode and remove complex and small items.

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Please disable items, groups, components and layers you do not need to see in VR. It is sometimes best to purge your file before export. - Make a backup before purging.

LUX Walker includes a library of items and entourage that you can use in your projects.

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We recommend running Cleanup 3 for Sketchup. to clean unnecessary items. It has built in purge functionality.


Exporting a .WALK File

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The Exporter will export everything that is visible in the view. Please hide objects and layers that does not require exporting.

  1. Open a Sketchup project that you wish to export for VR Walkthrough.
  2. Enable the Tenebris Lab Plugins to export to LUX Walker.
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  1. Save your file and Click the Export Lux button on the Tenebris Lab section.
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  1. Choose a folder you wish to export your .WALK file into.
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  1. Open the .WALK file in LUX Walker by double clicking or selecting in LUX Walker.
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Enjoy your WALK


FAQ - SKP

  1. It is taking forever to export my file:
Sketchup does not like complex geometry. Please cleanup your model and removed unused items. We recommend running Cleanup 3 for Sketchup. to clean unnecessary items