Hi,

I have an issues with one of the projects I'm currently working with. I need to import .bimx file into SketchUp and add some objects around it.

The problem is that I can't find a way to somehow convert this file into a format that could be imported into Sketchup. All I can do is view this file using BIMx Desktop Viewer. But it doesn't allow to save file/export in other formats. Archicad doesn't open BIMx files anymore too.

Maybe someone here has some previous experience and can guide me through this process? Google hasn't helped me at all.

Thank you

@anton_s said:

Can do that with ClothWorks too!
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Steps:

1. Draw a box and group it.
2. Assign a cloth property: (Context Menu) ClothWorks -> Make Cloth
3. Apply adaptive grid with desired spacing: (Context Menu) ClothWorks -> 1 Cloth -> Apply Adaptive Grid
4. Set stretch to 0.09 and bend to 0.25 via ClothWorks UI.
5. Set gravity to -1.
6. Draw a rectangle beneath the box and set it shape to collider.
7. Simulate. Use drag tool to deform at desired places.
8. Stop when the box settles over the rectangle.
9. Make use of the toggle drape feature to apply material.

Thank you very much for your help! This extension is awesome

Hi,

I'm working on one project and want to use a pouf design I found online. It is quite a simple shape generally, but making it in Sketchup has some challenges. I don't want to make it just a cube, I would like it to be a bit more realistic, have some random bumps, dents, creases, etc. How could I achieve this? Maybe there is a plugin that I don't know about that could help? Or a good tutorial?

I attached poufs picture bellow.

Thank you very much for your help in advance!

@kaas said:

In my notes I read:

• I used an IGS export plugin. Its quite old already (my project was early 2014).
  You can download it here https://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=43307

• the resulting igs file had to go through Heekscad before my client could open it in their igs/step software.

Hopefully the exporter works fine on your 3d model.

Thank you very much.
I will try out this method and will let everyone know how it went.

Hello, fellow SketchUp user,

I need help with exporting native Sketchup file into STEP or IGS file format. I can't find any good and easy way to do that.

Maybe someone on this forum has already solver this problem and can share their method?

I would be very helpful for any help on this topic.

Thanks

@rv1974 said:

You'd need auto-assembly containing 2 profiles (u and -) plus a cap component at start/end.

I have tried that, but once I do that, it stops working when I change the height of the wall. So I can no longer use it as dynamic components.

Hi,

I'm building custom wall assemblies in profile builder that will be used for estimating. I need to know the area of an external wall surface. As I'm using estimator I do it by using different textures on the external wall, interior wall, wall top, and bottom.

But it seems like profile builder always textures all the surfaces of the wall the same color. Is there a way to customize it so it uses different textures on different surfaces? I attached a sample of how I would like the wall to look like.

Thanks for any help in advance, I really appreciate it.

What is your go-to plugin to turn lines into tubes for such chair? I can't find one that would connect all the pipes smoothly.

Hello,

I can't seem to find a good way to model a chair that is required for one of my personal projects.
My main question is how to model the sides and back of the chair. It is made from woven like material made from thick yarn. Frame itself as well as pillows won't be too hard to model.

Maybe someone here that is more experienced than me could help me with the general workflow for such an item? Maybe some plugins would help me in this task?

I have attached the image of the chair.

Thank you very much in advance!