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hi

i use plugin version 3.04.4.5, and i wonder how do i save my octane materials so i can use them in other projects?

thanks
jorgensen

Local DB material creation from standalone. But not creation in Sketchup.

can i create them in the standalone and use them in sketchup?

thanks
jorgensen

Jorgensen wrote:can i create them in the standalone and use them in sketchup?

thanks
jorgensen

Hi,

With the completion of the new interface, we will have more direct control over what can be exposed via our own interface. We will be able to implement LocalDB directly into the plugin. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Cheers,
Azen

When?

This is how to do it.
Works for more advanced materials that can cause troubles in the plugin.

hi fivebythree

thanks a lot - i'm a very standalone noob.... is there a template for creating materials?

as i see in your screenshot, you don't have ny geometry?

thanks
jorgensen

Hi jorgensen,
you don't need geometry nodes for creating materials in Standalone. Right click anywhere in the node graph and create a material node. Right click on it and choose Render.
The material will be rendered in a preview scene called Material ball:

If you click the orange marked icon, the material ball will be instantly activated without right clicking on the node.
ciao beppe

ahh that was smart / simple - learning new things every day

thanks beppe

jorgensen

No problem. I'm taking the time to learn it because its AMAZING! SketchUp plugin has a long way to go. Usually model in SU then export orbx to standalone these days. Material handling and rendering settings are so much easier to use.