How do I convert Revit to SketchUp?

How do I convert Revit to SketchUp?

Details: Uses Revit’s built-in DWG export feature.

1. From the file menu, go to export > options > exports setups dwg/dxf. Click on the solids tab, and select ACIS solids.
2. Hit OK, and return to the export menu > CAD formats > DWG.
3. Import the model into SketchUp Pro.

How do you explode a Revit model in SketchUp?

Because of the way Sketchup files are imported into Revit, they behave differently when exploded. The model will have to be exploded twice to effect a visible change. Select the import symbol. Click Modify | tab Import Instance panel Explode drop-down (Partial Explode) or (Full Explode).

How do I open Revit files in SketchUp?

1. Create an in-place family in a Revit project, or create a family in the Family Editor.
2. Click Insert tab Import panel (Import CAD).
3. In the Import CAD Formats dialog, navigate to the folder that contains the SKP file.
4. For Files of Type, select the SKP file type.
5. Select the file to import.

Can SketchUp open RFA files?

No. The RVT and RFA file formats are proprietary to Autodesk, so the only way is to export from Revit to a file format Sketchup can understand.

Can SketchUp Open BIM files?

Sketchup Pro is suitable for use with OpenBIM. You must work with (dynamic) components that are classified and the IFC fields (component options) must be correctly filled with information.

How do I open IFC files in SketchUp?

Well if you can get a project as an IFC file you can import an IFC file into Sketchup easily, here is how:

1. Go to the file File menu inside Sketchup.
2. Click Import.
3. click the drop-down (bottom right) and select all supported types.
4. Navigate to the IFC file and left-click the file.
5. Click import at the bottom right-hand side.

How do I export from Revit?

Export one or more views and sheets to DWG or DXF format.

1. Click File tab Export CAD Formats (DWG) or (DXF).
2. In the DWG (or DXF) Export dialog, for Select Export Setup, select the desired setup.
3. Select the views and sheets to export.
4. If you are ready to export, click Next.

Can Sketchup Open BIM files?

What is IFC in Revit?

Revit 2021. Apr 19 2021In-product view. The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file format is maintained by buildingSMART®. IFC provides an interoperability solution between different software applications. The format establishes international standards to import and export building objects and their properties.

What’s an IFC File?

IFC is short for International Foundation Class and files using the IFC file format are Building Information Modelling (BIM) files. However, unlike other BIM file formats, IFC files are platform neutral and can be read and edited by any BIM software.

Is SketchUp easier than Revit?

Short Verdict. The choice between Revit or SketchUp is not that simple because there is a significant amount of crossover between these two programs. If you must have something easy to use and inexpensive, then Sketchup is the way to go.

Is SketchUp a CAD or BIM?

Sketchup, however, is a CAD software. Talking about 3D software categories, we should also mention a third group, which is 3D modeling. You can learn more about the differences between CAD and 3D modeling software with our previous blog post. BIM is short for Building Information Modeling.