SketchUp INTEGRATION Module
Bring Your Wind Projects to Life in 3D
With the SketchUp INTEGRATION module you can create visual content for PHOTOMONTAGE as well as impressive 3D presentations of a windPRO project and calculation results, using the standalone software tool SketchUp (©Trimble Inc.).
- Create 3D content in the digital landscape for PHOTOMONTAGE: Vegetation, fences, roads, BESS/substations, powerlines etc.
- Distribute 3D presentations of a windPRO project for customers and citizens as webpages or AR/VR models
- Create technical illustrations of wind turbines and solar panels
- Edit elevation data as a 3D mesh
- Visualize solar panel glare reflection angles
3D Visualisation of windPRO Projects
Easily export your windPRO layouts — turbines, PV areas, maps, and elevation — into SketchUp to build a complete 3D version of your project. Projects can be viewed on various devices or prepared for VR/AR use. Supports all major map formats and coordinate systems.
Create content for your Photomontages
With a few mouse-clicks you can create vegetation, roads, fences and other 3D elements like BESS containers, transformers and transmission lines etc. Use GIS data or windPRO objects to define where it should go.
Work freely in SketchUp while maintaining direct compatibility with windPRO. Import or create 3D elements from SketchUp’s library or external sources and instantly use them in windPRO’s PHOTOMONTAGE. Calibrated photos, terrain data, and camera positions ensure accuracy and realism in every visualization.
Create illustrations
A set of 3D creators makes it easy to create valuable illustrations for reports etc. showing the dimensions of elements like wind turbines and solar panels in a professional manner.
Visualise Results in 3D
Transform complex data into understandable visuals. Use SketchUp to show windPRO result layers as 3D volumes and CFD simulations as dynamic quiver plots. Great for presentations and technical deep dives alike.
Enhanced Camera and Photo Placement Tools
Use windPRO’s advanced calibration tools to precisely place and align photos inside SketchUp. Easily switch between viewpoints, create fly-through animations, and ensure your models match real-world perspectives.
Visualize WTG shadows
Show rotating turbines and visualize shadow flicker with realistic, time-dependent shading. SketchUp’s shadow calculator allows you to model daylight conditions and demonstrate environmental impact, including shadows on terrain and nearby buildings.
Share Anywhere with Flexible Export Options
After exporting your windPRO project to SketchUp, you can share all content through a web link that opens in any standard browser.
The project can also be saved in .kmz format for use in Google Earth. This enables quick and easy sharing of plant layouts, turbine positions, CFD results, and terrain overlays — ideal for collaboration with stakeholders, partners, or the public.
Ready to take your project visuals to the next level?
The SketchUp INTEGRATION module gives you unmatched creative control and technical accuracy — perfect for everything from development to stakeholder presentations.
💡 Requires a SketchUp license.
Recommended Training
Learn more about SketchUp INTEGRATION with these courses:
- PHOTOMONTAGE
- BASIS
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