Splitting Multipatch 3D Features in a Scene

Question

I have been tasked with placing images on multipatch surfaces within Arc Pro (2.3) and I am running into some issues. The multipatch 3D layer was created in AutoCAD and brought into Arc Pro. The issues are listed below:

1.) When placing a multipatch texture, the image is reversed on the surface but not in the modify>multipatch texture pane. My way around this is adding the image again and it is then displayed correctly. Am I missing something on the initial adding of the image for it to display right the first time?

2.) I would like to split or merge some of the multipatch surfaces but when I click modify and select the desired tool, I am not able to select any surfaces. Some functions under modify seem to work, like Multipatch Texture and Vertices but the ones I need do not (Merge, Split, Divide). Maybe I am missing something simple?

Any information regarding these issues would be much appreciated.

Anonymous User · Answer

Apologies, forgot to include the URL to the free sketchup: Downloading older versions | SketchUp Help

Anonymous User · Answer

Hi Dave,

Try the free Sketchup Make 2017 - this is what I'm using. It can do the reversing of a 3D face, however it's limited in terms of import/export formats

DaveNuhn · Answer

Ivan

Thanks for the response! Your description is accurate as to why the image is reversed and we are currently looking into acquiring SketchUp to test this out. Currently we are waiting to make the switch to Pro 2.5. I have a feeling upgrading to 2.5 and utilizing SketchUp will solve my problems. Once again, thank you for the information. I will try to update you once things get moving.

Cheers!