One of the
main advantages of using SketchUP is the ability to produce very fast 3D
massings for the recommended site. This enables the understanding of how the
space works in 3Rd dimension. Very often it’s tough for designers and clients
alike to understand the relation of the ground plane and how they inform one
another.
The great
advantage to use SketchUp Pro is the ability to import DWG files from CAD
programs, using the line that has drafted in AutoCAD to build the model. After
simply importing the DWG lines and making them surfaces, it will be easier to
build a model in just a few minutes.
1.
Drafting in AutoCAD: First, the easiest step is drafting in CAD. Whether it is
traced from hand drawn lines or drafted on specific detail level, it is need to
make sure that the lines are connected properly. SketchUP is fussy, in that if
there is a break in the lines, it will not want to make it a surface. After
making a clean drawing, it must be saved as a DWG.
2.
Importing Into SketchUp: Next go to
file>import in Sketchup. Only SketchUp Pro users can import DWGs, but
SketchUp Make users are able to import JPGs. At first export lines from AutoCAD
as a PDF, then convert them to a JPG. Then the file can be imported into
SketchUp. From there it will be easy to trace the lines using drawing tools in
SketchUp. This takes more time, but it can be effective. For SketchUp Pro users
make sure in the import screen to click “options” and then match the SketchUp
units with AutoCAD units.
3. Proofing and Making Surfaces: Go to
window>model info>statistics, then “purge unused” as well as “fix problems”.
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Published By
Rajib Dey
www.sketchup4architect.com
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