Exporting from Sketchup

Lee-Enfield · 13 Oct 2009, 00:30

hello, I am trying to export a 3D file from Sketchup 7 into chief architect 9.5
but am having trouble finding out how to go about doing that....

pilou · 13 Oct 2009, 01:03

Depending of what formats is accepted by this prog?
And if you have a free or Pro version of SU

Lee-Enfield · 13 Oct 2009, 13:49

I am using the free versions of Sketchup..
chief architect supports both .dwg and .dxf file types..

massimo · 13 Oct 2009, 14:26

Hi Matthew, with SU free you can't export in those formats. Only with Pro version it's possible both in 2D and 3D.

Jim · 13 Oct 2009, 14:36

The exporters are available for a limited time.

Error 404 (Not Found)!!1

(sketchup.google.com)

Lee-Enfield · 13 Oct 2009, 14:36

ahhh yes ive just found that out..
is there a way to convert a .skp file to a .dwg maybe?
or a plug-in of some sort?

massimo · 13 Oct 2009, 14:37

Hmmm, aren't them importers and not exporters, Jim?

Lee-Enfield · 13 Oct 2009, 14:39

does that plugin both import AND export?

(i see someone already asked)

Jim · 13 Oct 2009, 14:44

huh? what? I guess it is.

But I thought there was a dxf exporter free somewhere...

Here is one: http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl

and one here:
http://www.ltplus-bau.de/download.htm#sketchup

pilou · 13 Oct 2009, 14:45

Use the free Double CAd XT as go-between who allows you to load SKP files and export DWG or DXF (some versions so choose the year of your prog)
Does it not marvelous?

Lee-Enfield · 13 Oct 2009, 18:16

i think the doubleCad will work.................just as soon as i figure out how to use it
thanks everyone for the feedback.