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SketchUp is a 3D application, currently taking the 3D design arena by storm. Since it can import and export DWG, it's the perfect partner for AutoCAD.

  1. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: A new home for SketchUp

    Trimble has acquired SketchUp from Google. Announcements here: http://sketchupdate.blogspot.com/2012/04/new-home-for-sketchup.html http://ww2.trimble.com/3d/ Discussion at SketchUcation:...

    Started by boofredlay‎, 26th Apr 2012 03:10 pm
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    wakozi
    17th Jun 2012 02:33 pm Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: SketchUp Information

    I've only recently started working with SketchUp but I am really impressed with it. It's more intuitive than AutoCAD but it uses a lot of the same moves. For example, if you like object snap tracking...

    Started by CADTutor‎, 10th Nov 2005 05:15 pm
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    wakozi
    7th Mar 2012 09:02 am Go to last post

  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: SketchUp 8 has been released.

    http://sketchup.google.com/ There is a bunch of new and updated goodies so check it out. Here is the "What's New in GSU8" page: http://sketchup.google.com/product/newin8.html

    Started by boofredlay‎, 7th Sep 2010 04:30 am
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    JBullseye74
    9th Sep 2010 11:56 am Go to last post

  1. New version of SketchUp is out

    http://www.sketchup.com/ Looks like a minor update on the modeling end of things. Seems to be some improvements in the Layout part of the Pro app. Worth a look it seems. I only installed it this...

    Started by f700es‎, 22nd May 2013 04:58 pm
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    f700es
    22nd May 2013 04:58 pm Go to last post

  2. Need help importing *.dwg to Sketchuppro 8

    Hi I'm working on a 3d model in autocad architect 2013 for a college project, and I'm having real trouble getting materials on like I want them to. I've been trying to learn, but I'm running out...

    Started by brannin‎, 5th May 2013 02:33 am
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    f700es
    5th May 2013 02:26 pm Go to last post

  3. sketchup to v7 or v8 dgn.

    pleaaaase help!!! :cry: i am trying to import a drawing into CAD from sketchup. i have exported the drawing from sketchup as a dwg. file. when i try import it into CAD. an error msg pops up that...

    Started by kirsten_saulez‎, 29th Apr 2013 09:21 am
    autocad 2012, importing, sketchup, student
    • Replies: 6
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    f700es
    29th Apr 2013 02:20 pm Go to last post

  4. DWG File in Sketchup Imported to AGI 32

    Hello, We use a lighting simulation/rendering software at the office called AGI. We occasionally get sketcthup models from clients for the simulations. In our simulation guy has always redrawn...

    Started by Mike_Taylor‎, 10th Sep 2012 04:09 pm
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    Mike_Taylor
    13th Nov 2012 04:11 pm Go to last post

  5. Is SkechUp the right tool?

    Hello there, here I am again with a hell of a problem in hands. I would like to know your opinions about “google skecthup”. The project where I’ve been working on,is composed by two buildings, the...

    Started by myself‎, 27th Apr 2012 05:06 pm
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    Xnompo
    14th Sep 2012 08:15 pm Go to last post

  6. Importing Autocad lite drawing to sketchup 8

    I'm trying to import and autocad lite 2010 drawing into Sketchup 8 (using a MAC) - I've saved the drawing onto one layer and purged it. When I go to the import command in Sketchup the menu box opens...

    Started by chrisR‎, 14th Sep 2012 07:30 am
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    f700es
    14th Sep 2012 01:36 pm Go to last post

  7. Problems importing Cad dwg into Sketchup 8 Pro

    I know I've seen many similar posts on this subject, but all the suggestions still haven't fixed my problem? I'm trying to import a Cad 3d drawing into Sketchup 8 Pro. The cad drawing is saved...

    Started by JBradhurst‎, 6th Jun 2012 07:48 pm
    cad, dwg, import, sketchup
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    amorican
    31st Jul 2012 03:21 am Go to last post

  8. Problem importing Google Sketchup into Kerkythea

    When i import my complex model, with models from google library the kerkythea does not recognise lights which i have placed in Sketchup and renders the whole screen blank... i am reversing all faces,...

    Started by geekgirl‎, 12th Jul 2012 09:40 am
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    f700es
    16th Jul 2012 01:32 pm Go to last post

  9. Editing Already Uploaded 3D Warehouse Models??

    Is there a way to edit a model I already have uploaded into the 3D Warehouse without losing all my data associated with that model? For example, the # of views, the downloads, and my descriptions.

    Started by transonik21‎, 9th May 2012 01:42 pm
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    wakozi
    15th May 2012 03:19 am Go to last post

  10. sketchup 8 review?

    Anybody have any feedback, positive or negative for sketchup 8? I'm thinking of upgrading.

    Started by clicker‎, 8th Dec 2010 01:03 am
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    Mastermarketeer
    7th May 2012 03:09 pm Go to last post

  11. Laptop for sketchup

    I'm currently looking for a laptop which will be able to handle sketchup with the Vray plugin. Does anyone have any recommendations. Please let me know if there are any features which would make my...

    Started by clicker‎, 26th Apr 2012 10:41 pm
    • Replies: 4
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    ReMark
    2nd May 2012 11:00 am Go to last post

  12. Wink Organizing shortcut keys on SU

    I now understand why shortcut keys on using sketchUP should be properly organized and remembered... it would really make ur work faster if you have an assigned shortcut keys for each commands that u...

    Started by CAD Library‎, 4th Nov 2011 04:30 pm
    • Replies: 5
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    chrisdarmanin
    4th Apr 2012 07:02 am Go to last post

  13. High Poly Trees that won't slow your system

    Hey, im creating a rather intense model for a Project. I am a Landscape Architecture student at Penn State, and i hate using the 2D Fallow me trees. I have explored the 2.5D trees and found a few...

    Started by cDuck28Z‎, 14th Nov 2010 07:44 pm
    fast, plant, speed, tree
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    teamtech
    1st Mar 2012 07:45 pm Go to last post

  14. Mask Color issue

    Hi, How can I change the mask color, I tried everything and it stays black. Thanks.

    Started by JOSEPHSKAFF‎, 28th Jan 2012 09:07 pm
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    SLW210
    31st Jan 2012 01:49 pm Go to last post

  15. Exported .dwg from sketchup has square edges on round surfaces

    Hi guys,Having a issue with my .DWG imports from SketchUp PRO 8. When i open them in AutoCAD 2012, all the round/curved faces are segmented and makes my annotation sheets look crap. Have tried ...

    Started by Bitseeder‎, 11th Jan 2012 11:02 pm
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    f700es
    28th Jan 2012 05:02 am Go to last post

  16. skp file in autocad

    Does anyone know how to open an skp file in Civil 3D 2012?

    Started by Jozi68‎, 25th Jan 2012 02:29 pm
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    f700es
    25th Jan 2012 02:31 pm Go to last post

  17. Smile Hello...New to Sketchup, looking for tutorials

    I am new to Google Sketchup 8. Can anyone please suggest me some nice easy to learn tutorial. Do we need any sort of plugins to start working with the software?

    Started by nidhi singhania‎, 22nd May 2011 10:06 am
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    f700es
    23rd Dec 2011 03:02 pm Go to last post

  18. Question No geometery when I import cad into Sketch-up

    I have been trying to import a cad file into sketch-up, but when it imports everything else that I have been working on it the file disappears and the cad file shows up as a line that runs along then...

    Started by EhmannA‎, 5th Aug 2011 10:56 pm
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    moreirandres
    24th Nov 2011 04:18 am Go to last post

  19. Question Autocad to sketch up drawing...

    How do I transfer autocad drawing to sketchup with its exact scale??? it does not appear 1:100m in sketchup.. the dimensions are not the same... or do I need to rescale the drawing at the SU? THANKS

    Started by CAD Library‎, 10th Nov 2011 04:19 pm
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    CAD Library
    17th Nov 2011 10:27 pm Go to last post

  20. Help with the Edge Style in Sketchup

    Hi, I need some help with the staircase in the image below. The staircase is part of the CAD plan which I need to remain in the drawing but when I turn 'Edge Style/Edges' off the staircase...

    Started by Bobzy20‎, 13th Jul 2011 06:59 pm
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    Stephen
    21st Oct 2011 02:32 pm Go to last post

  21. .dwg export from sketchup with layers preserved

    is there a way to do an autocad export from sketchup with all the layers ? Autocad 2d graphic loses all the layers properties making it practically impossible to do editing in autocad. I'm using pro...

    Started by rock1‎, 2nd Sep 2011 01:19 pm
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    Stephen
    21st Oct 2011 01:08 pm Go to last post

  22. perforation screen

    Hi, I have a question regarding material texture and rendering it with Vray. The first image attached shows a sketchup view of perforated screen (I did a square with hollowed circle in the middle...

    Started by rsl‎, 19th Oct 2011 06:52 am
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    rsl
    20th Oct 2011 03:24 am Go to last post

  23. V-Ray Rendering Problem

    I am using V-Ray for my rendering, and at the moment I am just using the default settings. I am just rendering to see what it would/could look like, and since adding finishes such as bricks, timber...

    Started by Richo‎, 11th Jul 2010 05:42 am
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    Abs
    25th Sep 2011 10:45 am Go to last post

  24. Question shadowing? help?

    Anyone knows to shadowing an object in sketchup? help me please...

    Started by johannes hutabarat‎, 6th Feb 2011 06:57 am
    • Replies: 5
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    chrisdarmanin
    19th Jul 2011 02:44 pm Go to last post

  25. Unhappy AutoCAD to SketchUp

    I really need help to transfer my home plans from Autocad 2006 to SketchUp (free version). I plan to build the house and I need some interior ideas (materials........). I don't have time to learn...

    Started by vibi‎, 14th Sep 2006 03:34 pm
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    wakozi
    9th Jul 2011 01:59 pm Go to last post

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