Materials on Imported 3D Models from SketchUp

[KyraWilliams 0]

Hello,

 

I am having some difficulty with the scale and properties of materials when applied to non-Chief Architect models (mine are mostly SketchUp models). The two main issues are:

 

1. The scale of the material is HUGE on the imported model, but looks normal on models from the library

2. Mirror texture shows as grey, not reflective on imported models. (I have not painted the mirror on, but rather selected "mirror" material when I import the model)

 

Examples of both are attached here. Please help!

 

[solver 489]

 

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[solver 489]

9 minutes ago, KyraWilliams said:

The scale of the material is HUGE on the imported model, but looks normal on models from the library

 

I do not know why that is, but you may scale materials as required.

[KyraWilliams 0]

Sorry I forgot to mention I am using Chief Architect Interiors x10.

 

I can scale the material down, thats fine, however I still can't figure out why the mirror material doesn't work on imported models

[KyraWilliams 0]

oh gosh so sorry, I will post in the Chief forum!