SketchUp for iPad

gsmith · 6 Jul 2010, 17:10

You might want to check out 3DVIA Mobile on the app store. The 3D app allows for viewing of SU models on your iPhone and iPad (with the iPhone app).

... and yes I work for 3DVIA but thought this would help.

Greg

Aerilius · 6 Jul 2010, 17:51

I don't know, but does the iPad have Adobe's pdf viewer?

@unknownuser said:

Rhino CAD has a viewer for the iPhone and iPad. there is a trial of Rhino CAD for the PC that allows you 25 saves and you can also open your sketchup files in there. Basically open your sketchup file, save as a rhino file and open with the viewer.
There is also an app called "NaviCAD" available on the iPhone and the iPad which similarly allows you to view SketchUp models. It isn't quite as polished as the Rhino viewer, but it might be worth a look.

However SketchUp (besides Android, Windows and Linux Apps) will certainly run on a WeTab.

I'm very curious if Google will create a solution that will work on all the other new devices.

xrok1 · 6 Jul 2010, 18:07

NAVICAD: http://www.navicad.com/NaviCAD/Welcome.html

IDOL: http://rusidol.com/portfolio.aspx?id=32

unity3D: http://forum.unity3d.com/viewforum.php?f=23
seems as though unity3d is availiable for iphone/ipad as well. so maybe someone familiar with it can make a viewer (or has already).

aadbuild · 18 Jul 2010, 11:10

The coolest time saver for me would be if a very basic version of Su was on android or I pad. I do extension renovation work. I use a laser measurer to measure up houses. It has blue tooth and works with auto cad the problem is the lap top is a pain to carry around the site. If I could have it draw in Su it would save me at least 2 hours per job...

aadbuild · 18 Jul 2010, 11:13

now I think about it the laser would have to output a file to use in CAd so I wonder if I could just put the out put files into the ruby console. hmmmm now that could be a great ruby. anyone else done anything like this?

thomthom · 18 Jul 2010, 11:19

@aadbuild said:

now I think about it the laser would have to output a file to use in CAd so I wonder if I could just put the out put files into the ruby console. hmmmm now that could be a great ruby. anyone else done anything like this?

Someone did talk about how he used a laser device that sent keystrokes to applications. Used that to adjust the length of edges.
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=28439

stonebreaker · 10 Sept 2010, 19:18

Google released a SketchUp 8 Viewer for PC and Mac....now it would be really nice to see it for the ipad.

honoluludesktop · 10 Sept 2010, 21:09

Google's Beta Web stuff with a viewable SU model on the ipad (or anything else) is here. Run the download. It's harmless, I promise your computer won't break. Don't know why Google requires this procedure. Nice if the SUcation page can be set up to support it. If you end up at "error", refresh your display to get the download panel.

wyatt · 10 Sept 2010, 21:28

The people who represented Podium at 3DBC this year had an iPad viewer for sketchup. As they moved the iPad the camera within the model moved in realtime. I don't know if they could do realtime walkthroughs, or just see the model from a stationary position, but regardless, it was pretty cool. Did anyone else see this and have any more info?

stonebreaker · 11 Sept 2010, 16:46

@unknownuser said:

The people who represented Podium at 3DBC this year had an iPad viewer for sketchup. As they moved the iPad the camera within the model moved in realtime. I don't know if they could do realtime walkthroughs, or just see the model from a stationary position, but regardless, it was pretty cool. Did anyone else see this and have any more info?

that would be cool...any news?^^

Mike Lucey · 11 Sept 2010, 17:35

@unknownuser said:

The people who represented Podium at 3DBC this year had an iPad viewer for sketchup. As they moved the iPad the camera within the model moved in realtime. I don't know if they could do realtime walkthroughs, or just see the model from a stationary position, but regardless, it was pretty cool. Did anyone else see this and have any more info?

Yep, it caught my eye also. The lady showing 'Sketchers Walk' was Masako Tanaka from Alphacox in Japan. I tried it out and found it fascinating. It was like viewing an SU model through a small window that one held in their hands. As you moved the iPad up / down and from side to side it showed different parts of the model. It was also possible to zoom in and out and directly 'move into' the model further.

I understand its in Beta now and Masako has advised me that she will keep me informed on progress. I'm looking forward to seeing the final application and think it will be very useful for showing SU models to non techie clients as all they need to do is hold and slide their finger on the screen

Mike

PS: I imagine it will not break the bank as iPad Apps are reasonably priced.

Mike Lucey · 14 Sept 2010, 12:21

.... tried it and it works fine. I will explore more and show some shots

Masako · 14 Sept 2010, 14:52

Hi Mike and others

Hello,
I am sorry that I can not reply to your email.
I did not notice your mail. Because your E-mail has saved the folder of the junk e-mail on my mailer.

That iPad App is beta yet, we must update it until release, so I will send the email when I can give sample file to you.
I will give you app of iPad for test in near future.
Please send it to me if there is a model of SketchUp that you want to convert for Ipad.
I had sent the email to you, but mail returned though I sent you mail ahead.
The following messages reached. "553 sorry, that domain isn't in my list of allowed rcpthosts (#5.7.1)"

Masako

Mike Lucey · 15 Sept 2010, 13:16

Hi Masako,

Good to hear you are moving ahead with SW and I am sure the guys here will be interested seeing the finish product.

Sorry that my email account did not work for you. I will try to contact you via my gmail account or you can contact me via Private Message [PM] here.

Mike

silver_shadow · 4 Feb 2011, 04:45

its not much...but it looks like a start

(itunes.apple.com)

3dsketchupper · 11 Jul 2011, 03:40

I downloaded 3dvia on my ipad.
limtation in file size and won't read sketchup format.
But you can export to collada or obj. Not really impressed
with the apps.
I'll try Navicad

You know what if you really want to view sketchup on your ipad or iphone export animation from sketchup and convert format to read iphone and ipad mp4. works fine for me and i can stop and slide animation if i want to.

EscapeArtist · 11 Jul 2011, 15:42

There will be a way to view and position SU models on an iPad or iPhone using AR: http://limitlesscomputing.com/SightSpace

dmatho · 11 Jul 2011, 20:20

Actually, all we have to do is convince Google to support the SKP file-format in Google Docs.

By the way, since earlier this year Google Docs already supports DXF (AWA AI, SVG, PSD and other formats); meaning from SketchUp, via "Save as..." to Google Docs offers a current solution for simple web-based 2D-viewing, i.e without any 3D navigation.

Cheers,

. Diego .

juvard · 4 Oct 2011, 11:56

I saw free 3d viewer apps for Ipad its called BIMx and it was so cool, I was wondering if sketchup model can export to bimx file. Just asking.

bmike · 30 Nov 2011, 18:51

All, I've been using the SimLab Export to iPad plugin, and their 'composer' software. Still learning the ins and outs, but it is a great, simple way to share overall 3d models.

Free App is here:
http://www.simlab-soft.com/3d-products/simlab-cad-viewer.aspx

You'll need to get the software from SimLab that does the export:
http://www.simlab-soft.com/

I think I snagged the composer software when it was on special when I bought the 3d PDF exporter (which I use quite a bit!)

Example here was a test run, but a model I had used for production drawings in LayOut, so all materials are pretty simple, but the examples that they include on the App have textures...

So far I'm pretty impressed with its ability to allow me to show off a model via iPad. I can leave the 17" brick of a laptop in the car / hotel / home when I'm presenting work via PDF / Images / and now 3d model. There are limitations - I haven't figured out how to get section cuts, and you can hide geometry with their 'composer' software (and create scenes with image previews...) - I wish it transferred this stuff automatically, as the section view and layer control is very important to my workflow...

It certainly doesn't beat having SketchUp on hand to walk through a model... but for sitting at a lunch meeting, or sharing something 'on the go'... I think this (and other Apps) have a bright future.