1.1.4 Converting from SketchUp

Export from SketchUp

In this tutorial, you will learn best practices to export a 3D model from SketchUp for use in cmBuilder.

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Summary

• Use Layers to filter elements by and category and remove nonessential element
• Right click > Explode to split objects into constituent parts to delete nonessential elements from the viewer (save as new file in this case to keep original file intact)

• Select File > Export > 3D Model

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Export

Once again, there are two options when exporting from SketchUp:

Exported SketchUp models can have varied results, and one format may yield better results, depending on the model.

1. Export to .FBX (recommended)

• Save as type: FBX File > Options
• Check Triangulate all faces
• Check Swap YZ coordinates (defines orientation of model upon import)
• Note: If a face appears one-sided (i.e. only visible from one side) in cmBuilder, check Export two-sided faces

2. Export to .IFC

• Save as type: IFC File > Options
• From IFC Export Options, uncheck the export functions and select the IFC Elements to export (or simply export all)
• Note: If a face appears one-sided (i.e. only visible from one side) in cmBuilder, check Export double-sided faces

 

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