In this video, learn to use the free Solar North extension for SketchUp to set the direction of the shadows in your models!
SOLAR NORTH EXTENSION
https://extensions.sketchup.com/extension/393f5153-ba5f-4f5f-849f-46b32cf64bd4/solar-north
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0:00 – Introduction
0:12 – How shadow direction works in SketchUp
1:13 – Where to find the Solar North extension
1:48 – Setting the north/shadow direction with Solar North
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