Working with any type of rendering software for the first time may be a little overwhelming, but not as much when you start using it strategically from the beginning. Here are a couple of steps you can complete when using SketchUp rendering plugins. 

1. Learn Each Tool Properly

You're going to have many tools to use when designing things in rendering software. These tools will be highlighted in whatever rendering software training course you might enroll in, but you still need to properly master each one.

See how each tool is supposed to be used and practice using it in real-time after receiving education in a training program. You'll then have the ability to actually manipulate rendering software in certain ways and with success.

2. Set Your Own Custom Preferences Correctly

You'll find many ways you can customize the rendering software you use thanks to preference settings. You may like a particular layout where you can see all of your design tools or maybe you want to create some shortcuts so that navigating the software is easier early on.

Figure out what preferences are going to have the biggest impact on the specific rendering software you're planning to use. You might first have to study how the software is set up in a standard way and use it for a couple of hours before you start seeing where custom preferences can be set for future optimization.

3. Master New Terminology

When you use a new rendering software program for the first time, there might be some new terminology. You don't want it to trip you up and make you get frustrated with your ability to use the software when designing different things. Rather, you want to master it so that you know exactly what to perform at the right times.

Knowing terminology that is specific to the rendering software also will make a huge difference when you consult with the software's resource manual. You might need to look up how to perform a particular action with models and knowing what terminology is used will help you end up in the right area of the manual.

You're going to have to grow into new rendering software when it's first rolled out, but certain tricks will have a huge impact on your comprehension of said system. Try your best to stay open and willing to change your approach and knowledge base if need be.