John Kaplar0 Comments
SketchUp’s AI Rendering: SketchUp Diffusion Test
Welcome to my review of the brand new artificial intelligence (AI) feature in SketchUp called Diffusion. This new feature was recently launched as part of the SketchUp Labs program and
John Kaplar0 Comments
Beyond Basic SketchUp: 3 Reasons to Start Rendering Now
In the dynamic world of interior design, SketchUp has emerged as a cornerstone tool, beloved for its user-friendly interface and powerful modeling capabilities. However, there’s a common oversight many professionals
John Kaplar0 Comments
Why is my V-Ray material a colored checker pattern in SketchUp, but renders correctly?
You’re working in SketchUp and V-Ray, and you just applied an amazing looking material to your object. Great! But when you look at SketchUp, your material is not showing correctly.
John Kaplar0 Comments
What Computer Do I Need for SketchUp and V-Ray?
[Last Updated Nov 1, 2023] Two common questions I get asked multiple times a week are “can I use an iPad for SketchUp” and “What type of computer do I
John Kaplar0 Comments
New Course Announcement!
Last Spring, I crafted a course on the premise of learning SketchUp and V-Ray in the best way possible for Interior Designers. It took much longer than I initially thought,
John Kaplar0 Comments
What Version of SketchUp and V-Ray Do I Need?
In this blog post, I’m going to discuss the different versions of SketchUp and V-Ray and what subscriptions I recommend you purchase after your trials are up. I get asked
John Kaplar0 Comments
Learning SketchUp? Don’t Waste Time Doing These 7 Things
When you are new to SketchUp, it can seem overwhelming – I know firsthand! It’s easy to fall into some traps that can waste a tremendous amount of time, and
John Kaplar0 Comments
Where did the V-Ray Material Library Go?
Missing the V-Ray Material Library? Find out how to get in back in VRay 6 using these steps!
John Kaplar2 Comments
Top 5 Reasons FOCUSED SketchUp is Different
There are many online courses for learning SketchUp. Some good, some not, but I noticed a large gap in the available learning options, which is why I created FOCUSED SketchUp.
Recent Posts
John Kaplar0 Comments
New Features in V-Ray 7 for SketchUp!
John Kaplar0 Comments
FOCUSED Core SketchUp vs. 7-Day SketchUp Bootcamp for Interior Design
John Kaplar0 Comments