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In this video, learn about the free PBR materials in the 3D Warehouse for realistic rendering, how to use them, and some essential tips that make working with them even easier!
SKETCHUP 2025 FEATURE VIDEOS
MATERIAL REPLACER EXTENSION
https://extensions.sketchup.com/extension/4137f7fc-a81f-4ef9-9ec8-b6dd8a0d9086/material-replacer
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction
0:11 – Enabling PBR Rendering and adjusting library materials
1:52 – Where to find free PBR materials in the Warehouse
3:10 – Downloading whole collections and importing to SketchUp
3:50 – Using the swatches and purge unused to stay organized
5:04 – Importing a single material
6:00 – VITAL TOOL for replacing materials in SketchUp
8:32 – Saving material libraries so you don’t have to use the warehouse
10:18 – Opening material collections in any SketchUp file
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