How do I import a 2D AutoCAD file into SketchUp?

Importing a CAD file into SketchUp

  1. In SketchUp, open the SketchUp model into which you want to import your .
  2. Select File > Import.
  3. Navigate the the place your hard drive where your CAD file is saved.
  4. From the Files of Type drop-down list, select AutoCAD Files (*.
  5. Select the file you want to import.

How do I import a 2D image into SketchUp?

Importing a 2D image

  1. With your model open, select File > Import.
  2. In the Import dialog box that appears, navigate to the image file on your hard drive and select it.
  3. Select an option for importing your image: Use As Image, Use As Texture, or Use As New Matched Photo.

Why can’t I import DWG files into SketchUp?

Only SketchUp Pro can import 2D CAD files in DWG and DXF format; SketchUp Make doesn’t include this functionality. If you have an AutoCAD file, open it in AutoCAD and take a look at its layer structure. Make a copy of the file, delete everything you don’t need to bring into SketchUp Pro, and proceed from there.

What files can be imported into SketchUp?

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

How do I import text from AutoCAD to SketchUp?

Text is missing from imported Autocad DXF files

  1. In Draftsight (Mac), save dwg to R2010 dwg format.
  2. Open in DoubleCAD (PC).
  3. In DoubleCAD, “save as” to 2010_2011 dwg format and press “set up” when dialog box pops up.
  4. Import to SU.
  5. Either leave in layers as imported or put into Layer 0 after deleting desired layers.

How can you import STL files into SketchUp?

How to Import an STL File into SketchUp Install the plugin, using the installation instruction provided on the site. (Hint: save it in the plugins folder in SketchUp) After you have installed the plugin, reopen SketchUp. From the file drop down menu, select “Import” A window will pop up asking you to select the file to open. Congratulations!

What files can SketchUp import?

SketchUp is capable of importing two file types from Rhino: AutoCAD (.dwg /.dxf) and 3DS Max files (.3ds).

How do I import SketchUp models?

Importing SketchUp Model Click on Assets -> Import New Asset.. from the menu bar Drag and drop the file into the Project window ‘Import New Asset…’ via Project window’s context menu