Next View: the same project from another angle
Use a new SketchUp view and a reference render to create a consistent set of views. Learn how to match materials, review lighting and explore AI-chosen viewpoints.
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Let's show the same project from another angle with Next View. Start with a finished render that captures the materials and lighting you want to keep. For this example, I'm using the interior we created in Guided render. In SketchUp, choose another camera angle of the same space. Export a clean image using File, Export, then 2D Graphic. Open Next View and select SketchUp view. Upload your new model image on the left. On the right, select your finished reference render from your previous renders or projects, or upload it from your computer. Select Analyse images. Maquete compares the images, identifies the surfaces in your new view, and suggests material matches. Review those suggestions. Accept the correct matches using Use original material or Use reference where available. For this floor, I'm keeping the same light oak finish as the original render. Specify any newly visible surfaces that matter to your design. You can describe a finish or add a material reference, answer any clarification questions that appear, if your view includes windows, review what should appear outside. Choose Same scene as reference where available or add a photograph or description. Next, open Lighting. Keep Use complete reference enabled and select Same project. This uses your reference to guide the established materials, lighting and surroundings. Your new model image defines the camera angle and architecture. Review the lighting settings and add any specific instructions. For this example, I'm keeping the same daytime lighting. Choose your image shape and resolution, then select Generate next view. Compare the result with your reference and model image. Check the finishes, lighting and architectural details, then save it to the same project. If you don't need a specific camera angle from your model, try AI decides. Upload a finished render, choose your image shape and resolution, then select Generate AI Viewpoint. Maquete will choose a new camera angle for you. Use SketchUp view when you want to show a specific angle from your model, and AI decides when you want to explore another viewpoint. Start with one clear reference and develop a consistent set of views for your project.