# Syncing Objects and Properties

This plugin supports synchronisation of objects and attributes between Sketchup and D5 Render for collaborative work across software. Below is a description of syncing objects and attributes:

![image](https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/G8QIcgBhIG31ybmMA7t0/image.png)

## Details of Syncing Objects and Properties

### Syncing Model

#### Supported properties:

  * 3D Transformations (Pan/Rotate/Scale)

  * Component

  * Material Assignment

  * Outliner (show/hide)

  * Tag (show/hide)

#### Not supported yet:

  * Tag/Layer

#### Notes:

  * SU has double-sided materials, while D5 only supports single-sided materials (front materials). If there are double-sided materials in the scene, it may lead to rendering errors.

<figure class="doc-image doc-image--stack">
  <img src="https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/pmssJxoe4zuAH444UcWk/image.png" alt="Double-sided material in SU" />
  <figcaption>Double-sided material in SU</figcaption>
</figure>

<figure class="doc-image doc-image--stack">
  <img src="https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/rEXRMVCSoVMmI9sjwlOE/image.png" alt="Abnormal scatter plants" />
  <figcaption>Abnormal scatter plants</figcaption>
</figure>

<figure class="doc-image doc-image--stack">
  <img src="https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/4yEeTifIgYCun3cw3YFB/image.png" alt="Subsurface scattering(SSS) material" />
  <figcaption>Subsurface scattering(SSS) material</figcaption>
</figure>

<figure class="doc-image doc-image--stack">
  <img src="https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/SK5l9h9gf00GuYVNo6VN/image.png" alt="Abnormal terrain grass" />
  <figcaption>Abnormal terrain grass</figcaption>
</figure>

### Syncing Material

#### Version Compatibility:

  * SU version 2024 and earlier: Supports Basic Color / Opacity / Texture / UV.

  * SU version 2025: Added PBR material support.

#### Syncing Rule:

  * Material priority：Front Material > Parent Component Material > Reversed Material 

  * How to revert back to material in SU after modification within D5:

    * Method 1: Modifying material names in Sketchup to trigger synchronisation

    * Method 2: After clicking ‘Reset’ parameters in D5, then re-adjust parameters in SU.

### Syncing Light

<figure class="doc-image doc-image--stack">
  <img src="https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/XPSa5xQEETk9JOjtO9ny/image.png" alt="D5 Light" />
  <figcaption>D5 Light</figcaption>
</figure>

#### Supported types:

  * Point Light / Spot Light / Strip Light/ Rect Light/ Disc Light

  * 3D transformation properties

  * Outliner (show/hide)

#### Note:

  * Light intensity to be calibrated at SU en

### Scene and Viewpoint

#### Supported:

  * 3D transformation properties

  * Perspective/Two-Point Perspective

### Geo and Sky

#### Supported:

  * 'North Angle' parameter

  * Sync 'time/date' parameters from 'Shade' panel in SU automatically

#### Not supported yet:

  * HDRI Sky

<figure class="doc-image doc-image--stack">
  <img src="https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/dh2amUwad1XNoxweVN8Z/image.png" alt="North Angle" />
  <figcaption>North Angle</figcaption>
</figure>