Sketchup to autocad 2009

Thank you. I started inSketchuo Make, not realizing how limited it was. I'm only drawing one plan and since LT can be month to month, I can finish my plan there. The forum will not let me attach the skp file to a post.

Is there a way that I can message or email it to you? Hi tiptonbob , You can put the file into a zip file to attach or email to john. John: See if this works. Bob Taylor tiptonbob gmail. I attached the file to an email reply to the post notification. Let me know if that doesn't work, please. Hi tiptonbob , That won't work - sorry. However, nothing appears in my drawing! Can you check the Sketchup File, zip it and resend to me?

I am happy to try again. Perhaps you can save it as an older version to see if that helps? I am glad the file worked for you. Use your web browser not your email or phone to attach the file to a post. Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question. I'm an Architect and i had a similar concern while converting sketchup to autocad. Notice: updates available for Apache Log4j vulnerabilities. See the security advisory on the Autodesk Trust Center for more information.

AutoCAD Forum. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Google the web and find yourself a copy of the freeware called Wintopo.

Be careful to down load the free version and not the Professional expemsive one. Install it; open it; load your bmp file, and use the one-button conversion function. Going from vector to raster and then back to vector just doesn't seem like the best route to me.

It only takes a minute or 2 to open and then export and then close. Only use the pro version for this and it should last a long time Good luck.

Well, yes, I do. Why use a raster format as a go-between when going from Vector to vector? I've done what you are wanting hundrends of times and it will work better for you. Please help me and tell me what to do?!!!!! I really need it. There is a work around. You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

The following steps walk you through the import process for your operating system:. The following steps walk you through the import process:. Here's what you need to know:. When export your model view as a 2D CAD file, you can choose the scale and a number of line options.

The result is a 2D vector file in. In the following figure, you see the line options dialog box for your current operating system. The following list introduces your options so that the lines in your exported file meet your needs:. You can also restore the default settings by clicking the Defaults button. To export your model, follow these steps:. The SketchUp forum is the place to be. Our outstanding community of passionate experts have answers to your questions.

Help Center. During this time, you might be prompted to re-enter your credentials username and password. Learn more about our security upgrades. Tip: You don't want to lose details in your original CAD file.

Tip: For best results with imported CAD files, keep the size of imported files to a minimum.