Dwg to sketch up

Poot

Hi guys,

I'm trying to put an dwg file into sketch up.
I know that's not really hard, you go file--import----then choose the dwg file.
But then i get this i putted a photo straight from autocad and one just after importing into sketch up. I suposse that there went something wrong whit the dwg file. But its looks fine i think.

Please some solutions!

Thanks in advance

kaas

I think you have to change your units in the import options to match the units in autocad

mitcorb

Hi:
It is difficult to tell from the illustrations, but it appears as if some of your vectors may not be on the z= zero ground plane? Maybe post some other views?

Jim

Thomas did a nice write-up on the topic:

SketchUp DWG Import Guide

Importing DWG files into SketchUp can lead to unexpected results and problems. In this guide I’ll outline the steps I perform when importing a DWG drawing. The DWG files I work with are usually bui…

Procrastinators Revolt! (www.thomthom.net)

Poot

I will take a look tomorrow i fixed already whit a little movement off the things.
Thanks for the fast and good reply's.
Btw: Is it possible to import the drawing from autocad exactly the same in sketch up,
whit the colors and name's and everything that would be a less confusing now i have this.
Everything is put on layers but still it's sometimes confusing.

Thanks in advance,

Sam

kaas

You could set up the layer colors in SketchUp the same as in Autocad and set the SketchUp color style to <color by layer> to have it resemble your autocad screen a bit more.

Poot

hi guys,

I have the same problem whit a new dwg file its very frustrating are there solutions?
I already red this article (http://www.thomthom.net/thoughts/2012/1 ... ort-guide/) but i don't have autocad and i'm not planning to buy it. i think its not possible that there is no simple solution for this?

Thanks in advance,

Sam

Dwg file is also attached.

kolkstraatBA v2015.dwg