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      chicken-remote last edited by chicken-remote

      Hi I was wondering what could be the best ways to import a sketchup file into C4D.

      I try with the .skp, the material is fine but the problem is that it doesn't import camera and with the file .dae the camera are there but all the texture/material is gone and the mesh is all black.

      also i was wondering if there was a plugin or something that could facilitate the process

      Can someone help me to figure it out please

      Thank you

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        chicken-remote last edited by

        I'm using the latest c4D if you want to know

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        • Dr. Sassi
          Dr. Sassi last edited by

          Would you mind sharing a demo file, chicken-remote?

          Please use Dropbox, Google, Apple, Adobe, or Wetransfer as a cloud service.
          Texture size can be small; just check it on my side.

          When I read your post, you get either part of the scene or the other. Have you tried to open one and then use the File> Merge project to get the other?

          I assume you have a camera as an option checked!?

          Cheers

          Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
          Senior Trainer, Maxon Master Trainer
          Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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            chicken-remote last edited by

            here is a link to a test https://we.tl/t-CdT7wsLtAB
            and this is the .skp file https://we.tl/t-aLyQYxnpjc
            Can you explain to me why the cameras from sketchup don't follow with a .skp but with a .dae.
            I tested it and the material is there but the camera with the dae is all mess up and I don't know why.
            I am all new to this and i am better with blender

            Thank you for helping me

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            • Dr. Sassi
              Dr. Sassi last edited by

              Thank you very much for the file, chicken-remote.

              I have no current SketchUp file, and the free online version seems limited. The last license I used for a presentation here in L.A. at the ADG (a long time ago) is no longer running or updating.

              I can confirm that there is no option currently showing up in 2024 that allows multiple cameras to be imported via skp.
              I have filed a new request since this has been a long-term problem.
              https://www.cineversity.com/vidplaylist/sketchup_to_cinema_4d/sketchup_to_cinema_4d_understanding_cameras

              Please open a ticket here:
              https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center
              "Share Your Ideas"
              So, I'm not the only one asking for this.

              I guess, for now, multiple cameras need the dual file approach. Not fun, I get that!

              Cheers

              Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
              Senior Trainer, Maxon Master Trainer
              Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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                chicken-remote last edited by

                Thank you for the hint

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                • Dr. Sassi
                  Dr. Sassi last edited by

                  You're very welcome, thanks for the reply, chicke-remote.

                  Have a good one.

                  Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
                  Senior Trainer, Maxon Master Trainer
                  Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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