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Windows have imported via sketchup as shading surfaces? The IES Plug In did not give any indication that this would be the case. What did the plug in do wrong.

This plug in is even buggier than IES and thats saying something.

Ok so ive read the threads and fixed this, but I still get windows where the inside is obscured. Ive hidden the roofs and gone to each window putting glass on BOTH sides but it still happens. I am happy to send my sketchup file into ies for a looksee.

Oh top tip - switch off autosave when finding rooms/exporting etc. Everything is much quicker then.

Another oddity, some windows have been imported with their own wall element behind.Which I cannot remove. I deleted and redrew in modelit.

I followed the sketchup ies video to the letter. All my dxfs used the same perimeter. I am deeply disappointed in the process. It promises much but delivers less. I have no issues with the calculation processes within IES but the modelIT and Sketchup let the side down.

I can do hand calcs more effectively.

I think there is a little bit of a learning curve when doing any model exports. Our SketchUp plug-in relies on veXML which is a customised version of gbXML which is what the likes of our links to Autodesk Revit use.

In all cases there will be quirks to what goes into the xml and so a little trial and error and learning are required to develop a workflow that is best for you. These links are intended to be a real time saver in terms of bringing through a geometry and not having to work it all up within ModelIT. I'd always recommend you take an open minded approach and have a ModelIT user on hand as there can be instances where a quick adjustment after import leaves you with a good robust working model ready for analysis.

We have collated some of our own experiences and top tips into guidance materials that are available to all SketchUp users

http://www.iesve.com/support/knowledgebase/faq/3050

We also offer Training services in modelling and working with the plug-in and have hosted an umber of Faculty events centred around BIM to facilitate bringing groups of users together in one place to share problems, ideas and best practices.

If you have any particular issues then please feel free to contact our Technical Support team as assistance and guidance on this kind of issue is well within the Maintenance agreement you will have with IES when you bought the VE. We would always endeavour to assist with ideas how to get around a particular problem and we can also liaise with the development team on your behalf to continually improve our products.

Phil