How can I export ALL my custom made Vray materials from one sketchup file to another?

[Macho3001]

Hi

Could someone please guide me how I can move ALL the custome made (specific to the sketchup model) vray materials (vrmats) from one sketchup file to another. I have looked everywhere and cannot find this option. Earlier, in vray version previous to v2.0 this option existed in the right-click menu to pack all materials. Where has the option gone now, in v3.60.03... Please help. Thanks.

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[Roju]

Have you tried "Eneroth Material Extractor" extension?

[Macho3001]

Yes, however it does not extract vray-specific settings like reflection/ refraction/ bump/ displacement etc.

It just extracts the core diffuse map and basic settings for opacity and color.

I am sure there must be a way. It is so mundane and important !! Lol..

Waiting for a reply please !!

[Roju]

Yes, however it does not extract vray-specific settings like reflection/ refraction/ bump/ displacement etc.

Look for my GIF, this extension works well with reflection/refraction etc.

[Peter.Chaushev]

Let's say you have two SketchUp files - Project_A.skp and Project_B.skp.
If your aim is to import all V-Ray materials from A to B, them do the following:

1. Open Project_B.skp and the V-Ray Asset Editor
2. Use File > Import > Project_A.skp and place it within the viewport
3. Check the Asset Editor's Material list - both projects' materials should be listed.
4. Delete Project_A's component through the SketchUp Components tray panel (either manually or use the "Purge Unused" option from the panel's Details button)
5. The Project_A materials will remain. Keep in mind they will be removed if you use Purge Materials or SketchUp's Window > Model Info > Purge Unused as they are not associated with any geometry until manually applied.

Depending on how you wish to organize your file assets, you may want to use Extensions > V-Ray > File Path Editor, to archive&repath all associated assets to a new location.

Multiple .vrmat export functionality as well as enhanced material library will be introduced with V-Ray Next for SketchUp.

Kind regards,
Peter