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 latest…
In this article we will summarize and overview the Shadow Colour interface. A. Export high-quality images. Save and Open Settings. B. Graphic preferences and topography. C. Help menu, contains links to helpful articles and videos on how to use Shadow…
To save your project settings, go to ‘File’ → ‘Save Settings’, and select the folder to save the settings. Shadow Colour will save all the linked elements, including the selected colours and styles. To load settings, go to ‘File’ →…
There are multiple ways to export your shadow study. Quick Export of a Single Image from Your Shadow Study: Open the Export Menu: Navigate to ‘File’ → ‘Export’ → ‘Single Image’. This action opens the export options for a single…
Shadow Colour provides customization options for achieving your desired graphic results. To adjust your preferences, navigate to ‘Settings’ → ‘Preferences’. Shadow Intensity Control the shadow intensity using the slider. Calculate Areas Generate a shadow area calculation report for each selected…
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…
Full video Tutorial A walkthrough video on how to use Shadow Colour tool for SketchUp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3trlL5EP0o&t=256s
Supported Versions Shadow Colour supports SketchUp® versions 2017 – 2023 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…
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…