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Can I import a Sketchup model into Blender?
Once you have your model imported into Sketchup, navigate to “file” and select “export” > “3D model” from the dropdown menu. Once the “export progress” reaches 100% you can import your new OBJ file from Sketchup to Blender. File > Import > OBJ. After you export your file, open Blender.
Can I convert Sketchup to OBJ?
PRO If you’re a SketchUp Pro user, you can export files in the OBJ format. Wavefront Technologies developed the OBJ file format for its Advanced Visualizer software, and over time, other 3D software developers have adopted the open OBJ format. OBJ files are text-based and support free-form and polygonal geometry.
How to import a SketchUp model into Blender?
We will use Blender version 2.80 and Sketchup maker 2017. To export and import Sketchup files into Blender we will also look at a way to bring .skp files into 2.80 through 2.79 since the .skp add-on is not yet available in Blender 2.80. How to import a Blender model into Sketchup?
Why is my SketchUp file not working in Blender?
Based on my personal experience with the import process of SketchUp files to Blender, you should keep in mind that a few errors might appear when getting SKP data to Blender. The most common issues are faces with dozens of triangles, which doesn’t work well with modifiers such as the Subdivision surface.
How do I rename a SketchUp file in Blender?
Design note: there are several ways to access Windows Explorer; by pressing the “Windows Key+E”, using “Start » All Programs » Accessories » Windows Explorer”, or double-clicking the “Computer” (“This PC”) Desktop icon. To rename a file right-click its icon and select “Rename”, or click the file name twice (slowly) to enable ‘edit mode’.
Can you use a skp file in Blender?
For that reason, a lot of artists still find it more productive to rebuild the model again in Blender. In any case, you can use the Add-on to include SKP files in your architectural visualization workflow with Blender. We hope the developer can add versions of the script for Linux and macOS in the future.