[Plugin] Universal Importer - v1.2.6 - 30 July 2024
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Hi,
I'm trying to import the file highlighted in the following photo,but I get the following message.
what should I do?
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Hey There...just a quick question on compatibility with SketchUp 2024...is it?
...the text states only 2023...I'm going to give it a try anyway, but just wondered... -
Hey @Gunner77,
It should works on SketchUp 2024. Let me know if not.
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1.2.5 version:
- Provides finally a good support of STEP (AP203, AP214, AP242) files, thanks to the included Mayo command-line converter.
- Supports two new file formats: IGES (v5.3) and BREP, thanks again to the Mayo software and the Open CASCADE Technology.
Note 1: For the moment, reducing polygons when importing a STEP/IGES/BREP file is not possible. While waiting for a future version which will fill this gap, you can always reduce the polygons by clicking on the swan icon in the plugin toolbar.
Note 2: Although I can't confirm it, the import of STEP/IGES/BREP files should work on macOS as well.
Download latest Universal Importer plugin from SketchUcation PluginStore.
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I tried the Universal Importer using a 3D step file from McMaster Carr of a bolt and nut. The bolt was 3/4" long. The import brought it in over 100" long.. Am I asking too much to have it come in at the correct scale?
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@samuel_t Hello Sam, this is a great extension, thank you. But it does not seem to support .blend files, very well. Is there a fix?
Cheers!
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Hello everyone
The 1.2.6 version:
- Allows you to specify the source model units (millimeters, centimeters, etc). Most probable units, for the model you are importing, are preselected to accelerate the workflow. However, be still attentive with unitless formats such as OBJ, real scale depends on specifications.
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Automatically fixes, on SketchUp 2018 and newer versions, bad texture coordinates of some glTF models and "unexpected face count after polygon reduction" issue. If you are a SketchUp 2017 user, you will find a manual solution in the Troubleshooting FAQ of the plugin.
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Handles polygon reduction of STEP/IGES/BREP models during the import.
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Automatically fixes orientation of STEP/IGES/BREP models for last time?
Download latest Universal Importer plugin from SketchUcation PluginStore.
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@RLGL
I think it's fine now. I imported with the Universal Importer v1.2.6 many STEP and IGES files from McMaster Carr and their scale is everytime correct in SketchUp. Be sure to let millimiters as "Source model units" when importing... -
Hello @MikeG73
Thanks
Indeed, BLEND format support in this extension is limited to older .blend files and one must claim then map the textures manually...
Universal Importer could call in background a recent version of Blender installed on the same computer to support .blend files with a maximum compatibility. What do you think, is Blender installed on your PC/Mac?
Cheers!
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