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.skp materials

Tom Krowka
Enthusiast
I've downloaded a sketchup model. Is there any way to change the materials without changing it into a morph. Have attempted to change to morph but I get a caution message that says the morph will be very complicated and will slow down the program. Don't want to do that so am looking for Plan B.

Thanks.
Tom Krowka Architect
Windows 11, AC Version 26
Thomas@wkarchwk.com
www.walshkrowka.com
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Pertti Paasky
Expert
You can open the 3d program and chage settings there, or you can save the object as .3ds, which gives you parameters to change the appearance.
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Tom Krowka
Enthusiast
Thanks. But which 3D program would that be. Also, am downloading as a .skp file directly into Archicad.....don't see where I can save it as .3Ds file.
Tom.
Tom Krowka Architect
Windows 11, AC Version 26
Thomas@wkarchwk.com
www.walshkrowka.com
Pertti Paasky
Expert
Select the imported .skp -object, choose 3d window and save it as .3ds. Then You must have the 3DStudio In.apx installed in Archicad in order to import the .3ds file.
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Tom Krowka
Enthusiast
Very helpful. Thanks Tom
Tom Krowka Architect
Windows 11, AC Version 26
Thomas@wkarchwk.com
www.walshkrowka.com