Exporting Sketchup text [RESOLVED]
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I'm using the free version of Sketchup 2014 and created a model of a clock I want to use in another 3D program. But the 3D text I placed on my model will not import into the other program even though that program accepts all of Sketchup's export formats; both 2D and 3D.
I have found a work around to this problem by using another program which accepts either 2D or 3D export formats, and then exporting from that program in .obj format. I would much rather import directly into the other 3D program, than do the end around, but don't know what I need to do to "fix" the text, or what export options to set, in order for direct import into the other 3D program.
I would appreciate anyone's insights on my problem.
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What is this mysterious other 3D program you are referring to? What format is the file you're opening in the other program?
3D text is just edges and faces. What happens if you explode a 3D Text component and then export it? Is it possible the edges are hidden and your other program doesn't display them?
How about providing a sample SKP file and some more info. Maybe we can help.
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@Dave: It's not really a mysterious program, I just didn't want to be a name dropper. I'm trying to export the text as a 3D .dae file into Bryce 3D, which imports .dae formatted files as well as an assortment of other formats.
I had thought of exploding the text before exporting, but wasn't sure if exploding the text would produce additional problems in and of itself. And no, I hadn't considered looking for hidden geometry, something I will do as a result of your post.
Ah, yes, I should have considered uploading sample files. Guess my inexperience at this forum is showing.
One sample file is the fully assembled clock, the other is the text I was trying to import into Bryce as a .dae file. Also, keep in mind I don't use Sketchup on a regular basis. So I may not be constructing things in a very efficient manner. And I sure am lost when I encounter a problem which Googling doesn't resolve.Thanks for your help, Dave.
Fully Assembled Clock Group.skp
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Is it just the 3D text in your second file that you were trying to get into Bryce? Did you try it after exploding the component? Or is it that text in the clock model that doesn't show? Is it the entire clock face that doesn't show? What happens if you remove the glass over the face before making the export?
Your clock model could use some help. The glass and the rim around the clock face are reversed and should be corrected. There are some other things as well but those are off topic.
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Yes, it's the text I'm trying to import into Bryce as a 3D .dae file. It should import into Bryce without any problems, according to another Bryce user who has had no problems importing .dae text files from Sketchup.
I did try exploding the entire model, but still received an error message when trying to import into Bryce. Removing the glass face, removing the text on the clock, completely exploding all components did no good when trying to import into Bryce. I still received a generic error message when trying to import the .dae clock model.
I even reversed the clock trim to see if this helped, but it didn't. I looked at the glass face but it must be in the correct orientation because there was no choice to reverse it. Even though it may be off topic, perhaps fixing the problems you see might help.
I even tried to again import some of the .dae component files, but still received an import error. I changed one from component to group, no good. I just save that part without making it a group or component, no good. I think the problem I'm having importing the text is my overall problem importing any .dae exported Sketchup files into Bryce. Could something in the Export > Options be causing the problem? I've tried changing those settings but it didn't change things.
I'd like to figure this out, simply because it bugs me something that's supposed to work isn't. But as I said, I do have a work around if the solution can't be found.
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The import problem I had with Bryce has been resolved. The free version of Sketchup has only two export formats, Collada (.dae) and KMZ. Bryce has a long of list of formats which can be used to import files. One of those files is Collada (.dae), which is how I export my Sketchup models and which I, logically, believed I should have used. However, Bryce also has a Sketchup Files (.dae) format available, and it's this format that must be used to import Sketchup .dae flies into Bryce.
So it seems my whole problem rested squarely on my shoulders, between my ears. Had I seen the Bryce Sketchup File (.dae) format choice, I'd have save myself a bad case of hair loss.
Thanks, Dave, for the help you offered. -
A fellow Okie... Welcome to the forum Jamie.
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