Sage-Tips

How do I convert a high version to lower in SketchUp?

To convert a SketchUp SKP file to a different version download Autoconverter software. Launch SKP file version converter using the new shortcut from the Windows menu. Click on the Open ribbon button & navigate to your SKP file location. Click on the Save As ribbon button & select the new SKP file name.

How do I open an older version of SketchUp?

Open the SketchUp file by clicking File > Open. Click File > Save As…. This will open the Save dialog box. Click the Save as Type drop-down menu and choose the version of SketchUp you would like use to open the file.

How do I convert a SketchUp file?

To export your model, follow these steps:

1. In SketchUp, select File > Export > 3D Model.
2. Navigate to the location where you want to save your exported file.
3. (Optional) Change the file name if you like.
4. Select either .
5. Click the Options button to open the Export Options dialog box, shown in the following figure.

How do you convert a SKP 2018 to 2017?

Yes you can..

1. first go to 3d warehouse (https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/?hl=en )
2. Create your account.
3. upload the file you want to convert (Version-2018)
4. Now refresh the page and go “my 3d warehouse” by clicking on your profile.
5. find the file you uploaded previously and open it.

How do I scale to a specific size in SketchUp?

Here’s how the process works, using a cabinet as an example:

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 I still download SketchUp make 2017?

We still have SketchUp Make 2017 available for free download here. Be sure to download Make, not Pro, for the free version. This can be used on Mac or Windows OS for personal projects. It includes 30 days of Pro, after which the Pro features will turn off and you’ll have the free Make version.

How do I save a SketchUp file as a PDF?

To export your document as a PDF, follow these steps, which reflect the selected operating system:

1. From the menu bar, select File > Export > PDF.
2. Navigate to the location where you want to save the PDF.
3. In the File Name box, type a name for the file.
4. Click the Save button.

How do I upload a model to 3D Warehouse?

Select File > 3D Warehouse > Share Model from the menu bar. You’re prompted to save your model and purge unused items if relevant. If you’re signed into 3D Warehouse, 3D Warehouse opens to the Upload a Model page. If you’re not signed in, enter your user name and password and proceed to the Upload a Model page.

How do I extract COLLADA files in SketchUp?

Select File > Export > 3D Model. The export dialog box appears. Navigate to the location where you want to export your COLLADA file. From the Format drop-down list, select COLLADA File (*.