In this tutorial, we will learn how to save Material ID in Sketchup VRay. Material ID is a unique identifier assigned to each material in your Sketchup model. It helps you organize and apply different materials to specific parts of your model during the rendering process.
Step 1: Applying Materials
Before we can save Material ID, we need to ensure that materials are properly applied to our model in Sketchup VRay.
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Select the object or face you want to assign a material to.
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Right-click on the selected area and choose “Assign Material by Name”.
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In the VRay Materials Editor, choose or create the desired material and apply it.
Step 2: Enabling Material ID
To enable Material ID, follow these steps:
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Open the VRay Asset Editor by clicking on the VRay icon in the toolbar.
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Navigate to the “Render Elements” tab.
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Create a new render element by clicking on the “+” button at the bottom of the panel.
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Select “V-Ray ExtraTex” from the drop-down menu and click “Create”.
- Select “ID Mattes” from the “Type” drop-down list.
- Name your render element and assign a Material ID number.
Step 3: Rendering with Material ID
Now that we have enabled Material ID, it’s time to render our Sketchup model with VRay.
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Click on the “Render” button in the VRay Asset Editor to open the VRay Frame Buffer.
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In the VRay Frame Buffer, navigate to the “Render Elements” tab.
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Enable the Material ID render element by checking its box.
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Select the desired output format and location for your rendered image.
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Click on the “Render” button to start rendering your model with Material ID included.
Congratulations!
You have successfully saved Material ID in Sketchup VRay. Now you can use this information to enhance post-processing and editing of your rendered images by applying specific effects or adjustments to different materials individually.
Remember, organizing your materials using Material IDs can save you a lot of time and effort when working on complex projects. Happy rendering!