{"id":6596,"date":"2017-08-14T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/architizer.wpengine.com\/sketchup-guide-bug-splat\/"},"modified":"2019-01-10T10:47:57","modified_gmt":"2019-01-10T15:47:57","slug":"sketchup-guide-bug-splat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/practice\/tools\/sketchup-guide-bug-splat\/","title":{"rendered":"SketchUp Guide: 11 Ways to Avert a Bug Splat Disaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Founded by Tony Gushanas, <a href=\"http:\/\/designerhacks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Designer Hacks<\/b><\/a> is a website dedicated to helping the next generation of architects achieve their goals, offering guides on passing ARE 5.0, tips for mastering SketchUp and more. Designer Hacks\u2019 Practice Exam Bundles are available <a href=\"http:\/\/designerhacks.com\/course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been seriously modeling in SketchUp,<b><\/b>chances are you\u2019ve been plagued with a SketchUp bug splat. They\u2019re absolutely frustrating, but you can take some proactive steps to avoid (or at least reduce) them.<\/p>\n<h2>Before we start \u2026<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to combat losing work from bug splats is by being proactive. <a href=\"http:\/\/designerhacks.com\/save-early-save-often-dont-forget-last-designer-tip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make sure to save early and often<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you came across this page after experiencing a bug splat, all of your progress may not be lost. By default, SketchUp saves backup files with an SKB extension. To reclaim your file \u2026 make a copy of that SKB file and <a href=\"http:\/\/designerhacks.com\/changeextension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">change the extension<\/a> of your copy from SKB to SKP. If for some reason SketchUp isn\u2019t saving backup files, go to Window Tab &gt; Preferences &gt; General and make sure your settings match the below image:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png?ssl=1\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471738222sketchupbackup.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471738222sketchupbackup.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471738222sketchupbackup.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471738222sketchupbackup.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471738222sketchupbackup.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471738222sketchupbackup.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t data-recalc-dims=\"1\">\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s dive in to the best ways to prevent those dreaded bug splats:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Use the latest and greatest version of SketchUp.<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re using Google SketchUp, there\u2019s a problem. Google hasn\u2019t owned SketchUp since 2012! <a href=\"http:\/\/designerhacks.com\/get-the-google-sketchup-free-download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go and download the latest version of Trimble SketchUp<\/a>. This alone might prevent a SketchUp bug splat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png?ssl=1\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471722404howtospeedupsketchup01.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471722404howtospeedupsketchup01.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471722404howtospeedupsketchup01.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471722404howtospeedupsketchup01.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471722404howtospeedupsketchup01.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502471722404howtospeedupsketchup01.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t data-recalc-dims=\"1\">\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>2. Purge unused objects.<\/h2>\n<p>Every component you import into your model stays in the model even after you delete it. That\u2019s great when you want to bring a component back to life that you had previously deleted. It\u2019s not great for your file size. Periodically, you need to purge unused components from your file. Doing so will reduce your file size and stop some of those SketchUp bug splats. To purge unused, go to the Window Tab &gt; Model Info &gt; Statistics &gt; Purge Unused. While you\u2019re there, you might as well click the Fix Problems button for good measure.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Temper your style.<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re modeling with styles and shadows on, consider making a scene that has shadows off and using a default style. Some of those sketchy styles can really slow down the program and lead to crashes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png?ssl=1\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502472087009Curve2_copy.jpg?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502472087009Curve2_copy.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502472087009Curve2_copy.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502472087009Curve2_copy.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502472087009Curve2_copy.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502472087009Curve2_copy.jpg?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t data-recalc-dims=\"1\">\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>A curved form with hidden geometry and without; via <a href=\"http:\/\/sketchup.wikia.com\/wiki\/Geometry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SketchUp Wiki<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>4. Beware hidden geometry.<\/h2>\n<p>Make sure there isn\u2019t a ton of hidden geometry in your model that you\u2019re not aware of (especially if you\u2019ve been importing components from the 3D Warehouse). To see hidden geometry, go to View Tab &gt; Hidden Geometry. You delete hidden geometry the same way you would delete anything.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Keep your scene names simple.<\/h2>\n<p>SketchUp suggests that having unusual characters (i.e., \/ * ? &lt; &gt; @ #) in your scene names might cause problems. If you have any, give your scene names a makeover.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Use layers to hide complex components.<\/h2>\n<p>If there are heavy components like 3-D trees or cars that you have in your model, consider moving them to an entourage layer. Toggle the visibility of this layer off until you\u2019re ready to render or export an image file.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png?ssl=1\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473609938layervisibility.png?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473609938layervisibility.png?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473609938layervisibility.png?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473609938layervisibility.png?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473609938layervisibility.png?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473609938layervisibility.png?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t data-recalc-dims=\"1\">\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Trees \u2014 now you see them, now you don\u2019t; via <a href=\"http:\/\/designerhacks.com\/avoid-sketchup-bug-splat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Designer Hacks<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>7. Abandon ship!<\/h2>\n<p>It is possible that the file you\u2019re working in is corrupt. Copy all of the 3-D data in your existing file and paste it into a fresh file.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Refresh your graphics driver.<\/h2>\n<p>SketchUp recommends that you <a href=\"http:\/\/help.sketchup.com\/en\/article\/36254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">update your graphics card driver<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Watch out for rogue plug-ins.<\/h2>\n<p>If you recently installed or updated a plug-in, it might be the source of your bug splats. This also may be the case if you\u2019re getting bug splats when you try to create a new file. Uninstall the plug-in and try again.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\n\t<img class=\"lazy\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/themes\/architizer\/assets\/images\/blank.png?ssl=1\"\n\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473105656componet_edt_screen_with_everything_on.gif?fit=max&#038;w=1680&#038;q=60&#038;auto=format&#038;auto=compress&#038;cs=strip\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473105656componet_edt_screen_with_everything_on.gif?fit=max&amp;w=1680&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1680w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473105656componet_edt_screen_with_everything_on.gif?fit=max&amp;w=1080&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 1080w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473105656componet_edt_screen_with_everything_on.gif?fit=max&amp;w=760&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 760w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473105656componet_edt_screen_with_everything_on.gif?fit=max&amp;w=625&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 625w,https:\/\/architizer-prod.imgix.net\/media\/mediadata\/uploads\/1502473105656componet_edt_screen_with_everything_on.gif?fit=max&amp;w=368&amp;q=60&amp;auto=format&amp;auto=compress&amp;cs=strip 368w\"\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(min-width: 1680px) 1680px,(min-width: 1080px) 1080px,(min-width: 760px) 760px,(min-width: 625px) 625px,368px\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\titemprop=\"contentUrl\"\n\t data-recalc-dims=\"1\">\n<\/div>\n\n<p><i>Adding lots of 3-D people might make your file size explode. Consider 2-D camera-facing cut-outs instead; image via <\/i><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/news_and_tutorials\/2010\/06\/google_sketchup_editing_groups_and_component_trick.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GeniusDV<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>10. Keep an eye on your file size.<\/h2>\n<p>If you get a SketchUp bug splat when you try to open a file, look at the file size. Is it massive (meaning 10 megabytes or more)? It is very important that you be conscious of keeping your file sizes down by using components and maximizing effectiveness of every polygon you create. Try opening your file on a heavy-duty machine and getting rid of some things you don\u2019t really need. If you have items modeled that you\u2019ll never see, get rid of them. If you haven\u2019t already, follow step two in this list.<\/p>\n<h2>11. If all else fails \u2026<\/h2>\n<p>If none of the above works, you may need to upgrade your system. Look at the <a href=\"http:\/\/help.sketchup.com\/en\/article\/36208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SketchUp system requirements<\/a> to help you with your new hardware selection.<\/p>\n<p><i>This article was first published on <a href=\"http:\/\/designerhacks.com\/avoid-sketchup-bug-splat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Designer Hacks<\/a>; top image via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/news_and_tutorials\/2010\/06\/google_sketchup_editing_groups_and_component_trick.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GeniusDV<\/a>. Check out the other articles in our SketchUp Guide series:<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/sketchup-guide-the-top-10-essential-tools\/\">The Top 10 Essential Tools to Master in SketchUp First<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/sketchup-guide-3-modelling-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Modeling Tips to Dramatically Save You Time<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/sketchup-guide-3-ways-to-supercharge-your-model-renderings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Ways to Supercharge Your Model Renderings<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/sketchup-guide-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Essential Plugins for Advanced Architecture Modeling<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Architizer is building tech tools to help power your practice:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/go.architizer.com\/architect_join\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=sketchup-guide-bug-splat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Click here to sign up now<\/em><\/a><em>. 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