LJ TMS Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I cannot import a sketchup file into VW. I've searched the forums and found the several threads which point out that VW09 cannot import v7 sketchup files. I've saved my files as v6, v5, v4... and still nothing imports. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment
Ray Libby Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Could you explain in better detail exactly what is happening/not happening? Quote Link to comment
LJ TMS Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 In VW, I start a new file, then select "Import Sketchup...", a browse window opens and I select my Sketchup file. Next an "Import Settings" dialog opens with options. After clicking OK, nothing happens. No pause like it's thinking. No new layers, classes, objects, anything. I've tried importing models from 3dwarehouse, and even saving a file with a single piece of geometry, a box. As I said before, I've saved the file as v7, v6, v5, v4, v3 in Sketchup. I've tried using the different options in the Import Settings to no avail. Quote Link to comment
Kurt Magness Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) I had same problem but... I converted the sketchup file to version 3 in sketchup and then in Vwks import skecthup...choosing 6" thickness for the wall, floor and roofs and then choosing automatic, work. Kurt Edited November 11, 2009 by Kurt Magness Quote Link to comment
Tom G. Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Or it may just take a while, or the scale may be way off or it's on other layer/layers Quote Link to comment
MacG3Freak Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I actually just imported a ton of Sketchup models from a client for my current project. VW 2009 functions best with Sketchup 6 files IF you have VW 2009 SP4 installed. If that doesn't fix it then it's possible that you aren't waiting long enough for the files to compile. I know for me running a top of the line fully loaded MacBookPro it took several minutes to import some of the more complex Sketchup files. The more curvature the object has, the more polygons VW has to attempt to translate. Also if you're getting your files from 3D Warehouse, you need to remember that many of the artists on there are novices and do not fully understand how to model in Sketchup. I found that the more experienced users tend to group shapes which VW understands and imports beautifully. The ultimate quick fix solution though, is to buy a copy of Sketchup 7 Pro (around $550) and export out of Sketchup as a 3DS file with textures (MAKE SURE TO CREATE A NEW FOLDER TO PUT THE 3DS FILE IN! Or else you'll be very sad when one of your nice, tidy folders is mucked up with hundreds of files). The Sketchup->3DS->VW translation comes with a price though, and that price is outrageous file sizes. This is because 3DS is not a solid modeling program like VW, Sketchup or SolidWorks, it's an animation program that sees each individual poly face as a fragment of a texture (VERY inefficient). Truth be told, 99 times out of 100 you're better off modeling it yourself in VW. Hope that helps. -G. Quote Link to comment
LJ TMS Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the input, I appreciate the help! I believe this may be an issue with 2009 SP4. I received a 30 day demo from VW of 2010 although I haven't yet upgraded my license yet (hopefully very soon!). Using 2010, imports from Sketchup using the method I described in my last post are successful. As for 2009 SP4... Or it may just take a while, or the scale may be way off or it's on other layer/layers After going through the import dialog, 2009 doesn't display any indication that it's doing anything. My scale is 1:1, there are no new design layers. With 2010, a new Layer0 is created with the imported model. VW 2009 functions best with Sketchup 6 files IF you have VW 2009 SP4 installed. If that doesn't fix it then it's possible that you aren't waiting long enough for the files to compile. I'm using 2009 SP4. I assume that while I'm waiting for the import to complete, VW would be unusable and show signs that it's working (as it does when rendering, etc), yes? Because I can continue to use VW immediately after clicking done in the import dialog, this leads me to believe it's not working. Edited November 12, 2009 by ljmunz Quote Link to comment
MacG3Freak Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'm using 2009 SP4. I assume that while I'm waiting for the import to complete, VW would be unusable and show signs that it's working (as it does when rendering, etc), yes? Because I can continue to use VW immediately after clicking done in the import dialog, this leads me to believe it's not working. That is exactly what was happening to me when I first tried to import Sketchup into 09SP4. Can you send me the file, or a link to the file? MacG3Freak AT aol DOT com Quote Link to comment
LJ TMS Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) Here's a link to a Sketchup v6 file with simply a rectangle that's been extruded into a 3d cube. (apparently you can't upload .skb files to this forum) http://tmsomaha.com/share/cube.skp Create a new file in VW2010 SP1 and importing works as expected... A new design layer "Layer0" is created with the model. Doing the same in VW2009 SP4 doesn't do anything. No new design layer or model. Edited November 12, 2009 by ljmunz Quote Link to comment
illumine Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 hey guys having the same issue now with vw2009 sp5 tried to import sereral models and VW does nothing. did anyone find a solution to this issue? Quote Link to comment
LJ TMS Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) I was not able to resolve the problem in VW2009 but I can tell you that VW2010 does not have this issue. Sorry Edited April 23, 2010 by ljmunz Quote Link to comment
illumine Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Lame, at one stage a while ago I did import some music gear amd it worked great but today no such luck. did try to save the skp and v6 and import it but sill no fun. so if anyone knows how to fix this feature please share Quote Link to comment
Ray Libby Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 It sounds like you may be trying to import a Sketchup version that is too new for VW2009. Quote Link to comment
illumine Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 have just tried to save the sketchup files as v3-6 and still the nothing happens when trying to import any of them. Quote Link to comment
starling75 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 have just tried to save the sketchup files as v3-6 and still the nothing happens when trying to import any of them. Could you attach an example of your skp file? (change suffix to vwx) Quote Link to comment
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