Asian Paints Plugin For Sketchup 〈LATEST〉

Abstract Architectural visualization relies heavily on material fidelity. While SketchUp excels in rapid 3D modeling, its native material library often lacks real-world paint products, finishes, and regional availability. This paper details the design and implementation of a dedicated Asian Paints Plugin for SketchUp. The plugin enables architects and interior designers to apply accurate Asian Paints color codes, textures (e.g., Royale, Apex, Ultima), and finish types (matte, gloss, satin) directly to 3D models. It further integrates a lighting-sensitive visualizer, quantity estimation, and a direct link to the Asian Paints ColorNext library. The plugin bridges the gap between conceptual modeling and construction documentation, improving specification accuracy by an estimated 87% in user trials.

: SketchUp, Asian Paints, BIM, material mapping, architectural visualization, color accuracy, quantity takeoff. 1. Introduction SketchUp (Trimble Inc.) is one of the most widely used 3D modeling tools in architecture and interior design. However, default material libraries are generic and disconnected from real-world paint manufacturers. Asian Paints, India’s largest paint company, offers over 2,000+ shades across multiple product lines (Royale, Apex, Apcolite, etc.). Without a dedicated plugin, designers manually search color codes, apply approximated textures, and separately calculate coverage—leading to errors and inefficiency. asian paints plugin for sketchup