See the following list for details about each option and field. Whether you’re uploading a model or a component, your options are the same. Select your options and fill in the title, description, and category fields.Context-click the component and select 3D Warehouse > Share Component from the submenu.With the Select tool ( ), select the component that you want to upload to 3D Warehouse.To upload a component within a SketchUp model, follow these steps: After you upload the model, 3D Warehouse renderbots generate additional file formats and thumbnail images. All the editing options are available via your 3D Warehouse Models page. Tip: You can edit an uploaded model’s title, description, and other details anytime. Simplifying you model with images by replacing complex geometry with images that convey the same idea or replacing large images/textures (such as a large TIFF terrain image) with a file type that offers compression and is optimized for viewing on screen (such as a JPEG or PNG).That size is pretty big for a model, but if you do need to reduce your model’s file size, try the following:

Models uploaded to 3D Warehouse can’t exceed 50MB. For example, you might use the Camera tools to show the whole model from the front and check that the Style settings show off your model’s best look (such as styles that have shading and materials instead of being transparent). The preview image that appears on the model details page is based on how the model appears in the drawing area.

Adjust the view, styles, and materials to reflect your desired preview image and save the model before you upload it.

Preparing a model for upload to 3D Warehouseīefore you upload a 3D model to 3D Warehouse, here's what you need to do:

Understanding how 3D Warehouse renders file formats and materials.

Viewing and editing your uploaded models.

Uploading a model or component from SketchUp.

Preparing a model for upload to 3D Warehouse.

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