How do I import a DWG into Sketchup 7?
Click “File” and click “Import.” Click “ACAD Files” from the drop-down menu next to “Files of Type.” Navigate to the CAD file that you want to import and click on it.
Why Sketchup can’t import DWG?
Note: Currently, Sketchup cannot read the new 2018 DWG file format. Therefore, if making frequently use of Sketchup with DWG files, be sure that AutoCAD 2018 (and newer) products are set to save as “AutoCAD 2013 drawing” or earlier.
How do I open a DWG File?
How to open a AutoCAD drawing
- Click File > Open > Browse.
- Next to the File name box, click the All Visio Files dropdown, and then select AutoCAD Drawing.
- Find the . dwg or . dxf file on your computer, and then double-click it to open it. The AutoCAD file will appear as a new Visio drawing.
What File formats can SketchUp import?
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- Your SketchUp Pro subscription comes with professional-level interoperability.
- SketchUp Export: SKP, 3DS, DAE, DWG, DXF, FBX, IFC, OBJ, KMZ, STL, WRL, XSI, JPG, PNG, TIF, PDF (Mac Only ), EPS.
- LayOut Import: SKP, BMP, GIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIF, TIFF, RTF, TXT, DWG, DXF, CSV, TSV, XLSX.
Why is my import failing in SketchUp?
If you get a failure message, try again with a different Units setting in the Import Options dialog box (Step 6). If that doesn’t work, the file might have been saved in a CAD format that’s newer than the ones that SketchUp Pro can import.
What file format does SketchUp use?
Using SketchUp Data with Other Modeling Programs or Tools
| File Type | File Extension(s) | SketchUp Pro and Shop Only? |
|---|---|---|
| CAD files | .dwg , .dxf | PRO and SHOP only |
| Image files | .jpg , .png , .tif , .bmp , .psd , .tga , .epx , .pdf , .eps | Some file types are PRO and SHOP only |
| STL files | .stl | |
| COLLADA files | .dae |
What files can you import into SketchUp?
Import a file from another program into SketchUp….Using SketchUp Data with Other Modeling Programs or Tools.
| File Type | Image files |
|---|---|
| File Extension(s) | .jpg , .png , .tif , .bmp , .psd , .tga , .epx , .pdf , .eps |
| SketchUp Pro and Shop Only? | Some file types are PRO and SHOP only |
| Learn More Here | Importing and Exporting Image Files |