How do I export AutoCAD 3D to SketchUp?

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  1. Export the AutoCAD model as a .DWG file.
  2. Import the .DWG in Sketchup (a function available for free on Sketchup 7, but only in the Pro version of Sketchup 8)
  3. Create a cross-sectional plane parallel to the ground in Sketchup.

Can you import 3D CAD into SketchUp?

If your workflow is anything like mine, you import 3D DWGs into SketchUp often. In all previous versions of SketchUp, this would come in with the default material applied. However, if you’re using SketchUp 2019, regardless of whether you check or uncheck the “Import Materials” option…

What 3D files can you import into SketchUp?

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  • Your SketchUp Pro subscription comes with professional-level interoperability.
  • SketchUp Export: SKP, 3DS, DAE, DWG, DXF, FBX, IFC, OBJ, KMZ, STL, WRL, XSI, JPG, PNG, TIF, PDF (Mac Only ), EPS.
  • LayOut Import: SKP, BMP, GIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIF, TIFF, RTF, TXT, DWG, DXF, CSV, TSV, XLSX.

Can SketchUp import OBJ?

It can import FBX, OBJ, STL, 3DS, DAE, PLY, and VRML into SketchUp in seconds. But it’s not the speed that makes our import features so powerful. Skimp gives you the ability to actually preview the model and simplify the model BEFORE importing!

Why can’t I import DWG files into SketchUp?

Note: Currently, Sketchup cannot read the new 2018 DWG file format. Therefore, if making frequently use of Sketchup with DWG files, be sure that AutoCAD 2018 (and newer) products are set to save as “AutoCAD 2013 drawing” or earlier.

How do I import a CAD file into SketchUp layout?

Select File > Insert. Navigate to the CAD file you want to import, select the file, and click Open. The DWG/DXF Import Options dialog box appears. Select the Model Space (Only) option.

Can SketchUp open 3DS files?

You can import 3DS models into SketchUp, and if you have SketchUp Pro, you can export SketchUp models into 3DS format, too.

How do I import STL files into SketchUp?

Open Sketchup. Navigate to “file” and select “import.” In the bottom right drop down menu select “STL.” Click on the file you want to use and select “import.”

Can SketchUp use FBX files?

Because SketchUp Pro can export an FBX file, you can create scenes or movie sets in SketchUp and then export that data to FBX for use with other applications that support FBX. To export a SketchUp model to an FBX file, follow these steps: Select File > Export > 3D Model.