SketchUp rendering

Enscape is a SketchUp rendering plugin. It unifies your modeling and visualization processes into one and lets you create high-quality visualizations without stopping your design workflow.
ENSCAPE & SKETCHUP

Creating a SketchUp render is easy with Enscape

The Real-time Rendering plugin empowers you to create beautiful, realistic renderings in a matter of
seconds, all from within your favorite modeling software.

Used by architects, designers, and the wider AEC industry, Enscape plugs directly into SketchUp,

so you can create a SketchUp rendering and even explore your Architectural Virtual Reality, without the need to switch to another tool or export or import any files.

Already used by top architectural firms, Enscape is helping SketchUp users to not only create realistic renderings,

but to also improve their design process, accelerate decision-making, and communicate and collaborate more effectively with clients and stakeholders.

INTEGRATED WORKFLOW

Integrate visualization into your design workflow

WITH ENSCAPE VS. WITHOUT ENSCAPE

Design and visualize in one model

No more side tracks. No more double work. One single source of truth.

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Why use Enscape for SketchUp?

The Enscape SketchUp real time rendering plugin provides you with the ability to render, walkthrough, flythrough, create animations, and virtually experience your model in 3D with incredible simplicity.

It’s easy to export your model and allow others to review your design, with the help of 3D panoramas, QR codes, and web links – helping you to present your ideas and communicate your design in whatever format works best for you and your audience.

Using Enscape as your SketchUp renderer can help you bring your visualizations to life since Enscape comes with a built-in asset library with over 1,900 high-quality assets, a materials editor and lighting options for SketchUp.

Enscape is committed to innovation and our customers’ success, as we continually work to evolve the product with every new release, and provide best-in-class customer support – we’re here to help you get the most out of using Enscape 3D for SketchUp.

Visit our webpage to learn more about the features available with Enscape.

How to create a SketchUp rendering in Enscape?

Using Enscape for SketchUp rendering provides you with an instant realistic snapshot of your 3D model.

Once installed, Enscape will appear in SketchUp under the ‘Extensions’ tab on the menu bar. You can choose to either access the Enscape functions via this drop–down menu, or by activating the Enscape toolbar.

With the installation complete and your SketchUp project file open, it’s now possible to view your project in Enscape by clicking on the “Start Enscape” button. With the Enscape window open, you can instantly see any changes that you make to your SketchUp model.

To create a rendering in SketchUp, click on the “Take Screenshot” or “Batch Rendering” button within the ‘Extensions’ tab, or the Enscape Capturing toolbar. It’s possible to batch render multiple views at the same time. You also have the option to adjust your image resolution size using one of the presets in the Enscape Visual Settings, or by choosing your own size up to 8192 x 8192px.

Visit our Knowledge Base for more information on creating a render in Enscape for SketchUp.

How to render in SketchUp

For great rendering results, here are a few SketchUp rendering tips​:
Add light sources to your model

Add light sources to your model to brighten up your project. From SketchUp, go to Extensions -> Enscape -> Enscape Objects.

Keep your model clean

Keep your model clean by taking out extra geometry and materials, since the lighter your model is, the better it will perform in both SketchUp and Enscape.

Use renderable proxies

Use renderable proxies within your SketchUp model, such as vegetation, and Enscape will transform them into high-polygon, detailed objects that look very realistic.

Use Enscape’s roughness map settings

Use Enscape’s roughness map settings to adjust the roughness of your materials and create realistic-looking surfaces, such as crisp reflections and matt surfaces.

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Core features
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Real-time speed
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CAD/BIM integration
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Mac compatibility
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Bi-directional data flow
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Virtual reality
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Revit graphics override
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Expanded CAD file format support
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Energy dials panel
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Energy modelling simulation
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Low hardware requirements
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Visual presets & rendering styles
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Realistic lighting (GI)
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HQ images & panoramas
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Site context
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Advanced denoising solution
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100% real-time ray tracing
AI Tools
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AI-enhanced vegetation and people
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Veras Basic
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AI-powered ideation
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AI-scene enrichment
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AI-geometry override
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Custom asset library
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Enscape material editor
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Realistic 3D/4D people collection
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Video editor and camera animation
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Advanced cinematic effects
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Advanced environmental animations
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Large scene support
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Crowd simulations
Collaboration & interactivity
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Project sharing, markup & review
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Interactive virtual tour
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QR code based project previews
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Enscape is available for all your favourite CAD platforms

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Continuous updates
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Learning resources
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Floating license options available
Core features
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Real-time speed
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CAD/BIM integration
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Ease of use
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Mac compatibility
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Bi-directional data flow
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Virtual reality
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Revit graphics override
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BIM info
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Artistic visual modes
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.vrscene support
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Expanded CAD file format support
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Energy dials panel
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Energy modelling simulation
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3D scene assembly
Rendering performance
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Low hardware requirements
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Visual presets & rendering styles
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Realistic lighting (GI)
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HQ images & panoramas
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Site context
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Advanced denoising solution
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100% real-time ray tracing
AI Tools
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AI-enhanced vegetation and people
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Veras Basic
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Veras Pro
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AI-powered ideation
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AI-scene enrichment
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AI-geometry override
Assets & materials
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Custom asset library
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Enscape material editor
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Realistic 3D/4D people collection
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Cosmos Solo Library
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Cosmos Premium Library
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Cosmos Collection Library
Video & animation
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Video editor and camera animation
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Advanced cinematic effects
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Advanced environmental animations
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Large scene support
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Crowd simulations
Collaboration & interactivity
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Project sharing, markup & review
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Interactive virtual tour
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QR code based project previews
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