In this article we will summarize and overview Shadow Colour interface. A. Help menu, contains links to helpful articles and videos on how to use Shadow Colour.B. Export menu, used to export high-quality images.C. Change elements’ (layers) order using the…
There are multiple ways to export your shadow study.The simplest way is to export an image of the view with coloured shadows. To export a single image, go to ‘File’ → ‘Export’ → ‘Single Image’ You may export multiple images…
Add elements and assign colours 1. Click on ‘Add Element’ and pick a group or component in SketchUp. The first element will be the top layer (usually the city context), and the last will be the bottom layer (usually the…
What is Sun Shadow Study or Solar Study? Shadow Study / Solar Study is a set of illustrations that demonstrate the shadow impact from the proposed development.The illustrations usually differentiate the proposed/approved building’s cast shadow from the existing context’s shadows.The…
Supported Versions Shadow Colour supports SketchUp® versions 2021, 2022 Installation The installation process is the same as any software windows installation. 1. Make sure SketchUp is closed. 2. Double click on the installer file. 3. Click next on the welcome…
You may save your Planary project at anytime to avoid losing your work. Save Project Go to ‘File’ → ‘Save’ and select a location from the windows browser. Open Project 1. Go to ‘File’ → ‘Open’ and select a location…
With Planary you can create a quick feasibility study for multiple sites with multiple buildings. In this article, we will see how to create a master plan. 1. Sketch your buildings using AutoCAD. In the following sketch, we have three…
Planary allows you to create floors with multiple uses. In this article, we will see how to create a mixed used building. 1. Sketch your mixed-use floor plan using polylines or hatches. In the following sketch, we have a residential…
Set Up Location 1. To turn the map on, go to Options → City Context → On. 2. To set project location, click on the map settings icon. 3. Search your location by address or by geo-location. 4. Select ‘Place…