# 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:

<figure><img src="/files/m4ui1fCBKjjpN4JW0uTC" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## 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><img src="/files/PkbOdUP9s5T5akHI6xtc" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Double-sided material in SU</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/jD4WOrtzIxHyCzKSCrbs" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Abnormal scatter plants</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/xaZ7KA0usuWHbb8zQxf0" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Subsurface scattering(SSS) material</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/G9pSZI2Ybx0mqhEvbiLs" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Abnormal terrain grass</p></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&#x20;
* 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><img src="/files/m84Swtj16QYvwh5mN7Cl" alt=""><figcaption><p>D5 Light</p></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><img src="/files/eeBE3T8dsyg7sylImkAz" alt="" width="368"><figcaption><p>North Angle</p></figcaption></figure>


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