Does Sketchup work with AutoCAD?

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Does Sketchup work with AutoCAD?

Yes. You can import SKP files into AutoCAD using the Sketchup Import plug-in that is provided by Autodesk. You can also type IMPORTSKP command to insert a Sketchup model into your AutoCAD drawings. Conversely, you can import your AutoCAD drawings into Sketchup.

Why is my AutoCAD file not opening in Sketchup?

Solution: Use SAVEAS or AECTOACAD commands to convert the files down to a previous DWG format. Then try to open it in Sketchup. 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 you zoom in on SketchUp?

To zoom in and out, follow these steps:

  1. Select the Zoom tool ( ) or press the Z key.
  2. Click and drag up to zoom in; click and drag down to zoom out. When you zoom by dragging the Zoom tool cursor, SketchUp zooms in or out from the center of the screen.

How do you scale in SketchUp?

Stretching or squishing geometry to scale

  1. With the Select tool ( ), select the geometry you want to scale.
  2. Select the Scale tool ( ) or press the S key.
  3. Click an edge or face grip (not a corner grip).
  4. Move the cursor to scale the entity.
  5. Click to set your selection’s new scale.

Can You import a CAD file into SketchUp Pro?

PRO If you’re a SketchUp Pro user, you can import or export CAD files, which use the .dwg or .dxf file formats. Before you import a file, it’s helpful to know what CAD entities SketchUp Pro does and doesn’t support and how to prepare your CAD file for best results. Then, you can walk through the basic importing steps outlined in this article.

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How do I translate a SketchUp file to a.dwg file?

SketchUp uses the current units set in the Units pane of the Model Info dialog box as a reference for translation to a.dwg or.dxf file. For example, if the current Model Info unit setting is Decimal and Meters, then AutoCAD must be set to decimal for the units to translate correctly as meters when you open the exported file in AutoCAD.