SketchUp and CAD - Importing and Preparations

There are varied approaches to using SketchUp with CAD files. This video is the 1st of 3 videos that present one method we suggest as it is quick and creates a good clean SketchUp model.

In this video we import a CAD plan, group and lock it, delete extra layers and create a unique layer for the floor plan and create scenes to toggle the floor plan visibility on and off.

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Howto & Style

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• cad
• SketchUp
• sketchup
• Sketchup
• autocad
• tool
• 3d
• sofware
• training
• tutorial
• AutoCAD
• VectorWorks

[orastaman1]

They removed the ability to import DWG files in free version. Google search Patch Sketchup DWG for the free patch. or download Sketchup 6! Without the ability to import CAD files Sketchup is not as easy to use!

[azrul97078]

When you import CAD file into any existing sketching model; we call it "Component". It is crucial because "Component" is different from "Group".

[dusilka89]

When I import my .dwg file, the drawing isn't in 1:1 scale. Why does SketchUp doesn't respect my previous measures? And how can I fix this?

[raingirly2]

I tried to import my ArchiCAD file but SketchUp 8 does not allow me to import .dwg.dfw files....what do I do?

[11swallowedinthesea]

@elisoni7 hi. you need the Pro version to export into CAD. Free doesn't work.

[elisoni7]

hello everybody! i already have sketchup 8, and i can't import a dwg into sketchup. Could someone give me an advise?

[FABRICIOMONTES]

cant find the styles dialog box, how is the icon like?

[shebaandthealbino]

How did you make that surface? Are you a wizard???

[RobertsDigital]

@SchimFortressRemakes ty very much i will find out

I was really angry when i discovered that Sketchup8 had no cad support

[SchimFortressRemakes]

nvm, I mistook dwg files with mdl files.

[SchimFortressRemakes]

@sweetcherri Sketchup 8 is now compatible with dwg files. If it still doesn't work, ,get a plugin.