Export Images and GIFs
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…
Archives Docs
Conduct a Shadow Study
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…
Get Started
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…
Video Tutorial
Installation
Supported Versions Shadow Colour supports SketchUp® versions 2017 – 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…
Troubleshooting
Shadow Colour is straightforward and very precise. However, if you find some artifacts in your results, please make sure you are upgraded to the latest version. Shadow Colour is being updated regularly, and issues are being fixed. Upgrade to the…
Shadow Colour Interface
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 a high-quality images. Save and Open SettingsC. Change elements (layers) order using…
Export Images and GIFs
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…
Conduct a Shadow Study
Add elements and assign colours Option 1 – Add Elements From The View Useful for early-stage study. It works best with fewer elements that can be easily picked from the view, such as Massing, Revit groups and linked files. Click…
Get Started
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…