In this video, we check out a brand new extension for SketchUp that allows you to export your designs to Rayon for documentation, dimensioning, markup, etc!
In the future, this could act as a viable Layout replacement!
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NOTE: Not a sponsored post – just me sharing some thoughts about a new tool / integration in SketchUp!
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction
0:12 – What is Rayon Design?
1:14 – Free vs. Pro features – which do you need?
2:02 – Downloading and installing the Rayon extension
2:35 – How to export from SketchUp to Rayon
4:08 – Opening your exported drawing in Rayon
5:04 – Adjusting model units and lineweights
5:30 – Adding dimensions in Rayon
6:03 – Swapping materials for hatching
6:50 – Adding zones to your drawing
7:30 – Adding hatches to walls easily
8:19 – Export Complex Geometry vs. Non complex geometry
8:50 – Using the Rayon library for doors, windows, etc
9:50 – Sizing Rayon elements to openings
11:05 – The current limitation of the extension – updating models w/changes
12:30 – Importing 2D Rayon drawings to generate 3D models in SketchUp
15:53 – Can this workflow replace Layout? My opinion
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