Importing Autocad Architecture Objects into SU

ajordan · 1 Sept 2009, 16:14

First off I have Autocad Architecture 2009 and Sketchup 7. I have read the threads on here that tell me to "Export to Autocad 2007" and I have done that but when i go to import the file into Sketchup none of the walls/windows etc. are in 3d. Is there a way to keep the 3dimensional nature of these objects?

ark · 1 Sept 2009, 20:34

Dear Ajordan

Export to dxf from AutoCAD ACA and import it to Sketchup.
Can't remember if you have to switch to 3d view (e.g. SW) before exporting.

Sketchup can't import AEC objects as the intelligent walls, windows, doors and .....

ajordan · 1 Sept 2009, 21:38

Exporting to 2007 while viewing the objects in 3d worked! That's so strange that viewing it in plan doesn't allow it to export the 3d properties.....thanks!

Anssi · 3 Sept 2009, 12:15

@ajordan said:

Exporting to 2007 while viewing the objects in 3d worked! That's so strange that viewing it in plan doesn't allow it to export the 3d properties.....thanks!

Actually, it seems to be a standard practice with BIM modelling applications (like Archicad too, for instance)that the active view determines the nature of the export. IMO it's quite logical. Importing and exporting are just generally not the best documented topics in software manuals.

Anssi