Exporting DWG from SketchUp.

utiler

If I'm understanding it right, exporting to DWG from SketchUp needs work! I exported a plan section for a consultant and was in his office later that day and saw what the file looks like in ACAD. All geometry is exported to three layers; Layer 0, Section cut layer and another name that escapes me....

Is this really the extent of our options? In the export process we have the option to export Profile lines; does anyone use this option?

Look forward to some commentary....

seasdes

Hello Utiler
When exporting 2d dwg I use the following settings:

Drawing scale & size 1:1
Profile lines = None
Section Lines on a separate layer. Profile = 1
Extension lines = No

Reason why I do not export Profiles is because Profiles are exported as multiple lines.

TIG

SketchUp's 2d DWG/DXF export has a minimized number of layers, geometry is all lines etc.
In contrast 3d DWG/DXF export keeps the layers, arcs/circles etc, and is better suited to recipients who want to do more with it than using it as a very simplistic 'underlay', or a 2d-graphic element...

utiler

Thanks guys,
@seasdes - that's what I do too but want to end up with layer I set up in SU
@TIG - that's what it's being used for, underlaying [Xref] Maybe exporting in 3D would be better even if consultants are viewing it in 2D.