Data Export to Trimble SketchUp

Description

Export data in Trimble SketchUp format.

Access

Home / Data / Export / SketchUp

Requirements

Xchange SketchUp module

Options
General Description
Content Displayed - If no objects are selected then only visible objects are exported.
All - If no objects are selected then all objects are exported regardless of whether they are visible.
Curve Tolerance Curves and splines are exported as a series of straight line segments. To control the smoothness of curves and splines, enter the maximum offset distance from a curve to the straight line segment representing the curve.
Version Select the SketchUp version the file should be written to.
Lookup Tables Description
Layer Select the Layer lookup table to be used during the export.
Notes
  • Objects are exported as entities with their current layer and colour.
  • To place entities on 'Layer0' use a lookup table.
  • A Shape's layer colour is exported as the layer colour.
  • Lines, polygons, plan symbols and line styles are exported as a group of edges.
  • Shapes are triangulated and exported as a group of faces.
  • Terrain models are exported as a group of faces.
  • Points, text and images are not exported.
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