Import Failed Sketchup Dwg

[Carmen Kalua]

WhenI try to import the sketchup file into max i get the error "X32 reader terminated unexpected" I have tried importing to 3ds max design 2013 and 2014 and used different sketchup versions and also files as simple as a box. everytime i get the same error, does anybody have an idea?

I know about using Sketchup 8 and this is not a Sketchup version problem. Import fails from models created by SU 8 (and all earlier versions as well).

It's definitely something about the revit models themselves. What I don't know. Some revit models generate this error and some don't. Its not how large the model is (small ones fail and big ones don't sometimes) and its not phasing information. And its not the DWG version thats exported (it happens when Revit exports acad 2013, 2007 and 2004 formats). I'm at a loss here.

Dwg export from Revit 2015 > imported into Sketchup Pro 2014 saved down to SU8 format > inported into 3ds Max Design 2015.

The problem occurs on import into 3DS with some but not all files. Size doesn't seem to matter (some big ones work, some small ones don't) and I've tried every settings permutation I can think of (saving as dwg 2013, 2007, and 2004 from Revit and saving as 7, 8 and 2014 from sketchup). None of it makes no difference. Its got to be a setting or soemthing in the Revit file itself.

I know this is a complicated fringe case but I really need to make this work. Embellishing/changing, adding details to models in sketchup is ten times quicker than trying tro add all that detail directly in Revit.

So contrary to the things which were stated in the SDK readme, Trimble seemed to have left the functionality intact. So downloading the most recent SDK version from Trimble , replacing the DLL immediatly gives you Sketchup 2015 import functionality in Max 2014/2015 !!

I had a file from Sketchup 2015 that I couldn't load into 3ds Max 2015, receiving the same error as in the OP. Tried saving to Sketchup 8 (and 7, and every version up to the latest) and none would load into Max 2015.

Spacefrog, I tried your suggestion and found that in the SDK the path to the DLL has changed - there's now x64 and an x86 versions. Strangely, even though my Max install is x64 the x86 DLL worked better... But it still didn't work. The files would almost load (and wouldn't start unless I told it to not import hidden geometry), but then fail with the same message. (Whereas the x64 DLL caused the import process to not start in the first place - it acted like the DLL was missing or something.)

The file I am having troubles with is a Sketchup file that was originally a Revit import. I tried the solution outlined by spacefrog with both the x64 and x86 and neither work. I've attached a screenshot of the error message.

I import my models in chunks (site, exterior, interior, etc...) which are all inside one Sketchup file. The site imported fine but the exterior will not import. I'm thinking the geometry might be a problem so I'm messing around with exploding and saving down to SU versions 8 and 7, so far no luck.

There is an even better solution to this problem. First you need a TIN... which you already have or you wouldn't be here. Next you need to convert that TIN to a multipatch by using the Interpolate Polygon to Multipatch Tool. This tool takes any 2D polygon and 'drapes' it over a TIN surface to make a 3D multipatch of the polygon. If you want to convert the entire TIN, you'll need a polygon that covers the entire TIN. Once you have your multipatch, all you need to do is convert it to a Collada file, using the Multipatch to Collada tool. Once that is done, simply import your Collada file into sketchup and bingo... you're off to the races.

I will try DWG and see how it goes. As for the triangulation, a coworker imported from Max into SketchUP without the triangles using hte 3DS format. Perhaps there is a setting in SketchUP?? I don't know enough about it.

My best max to sketchup workflow (which I found here) is to instance the entire model in Max, export both to DWG format. Open the DWG in ACAD and delete the clone model. Hit "save". Import into Sketchup. Everything will come in as nice, neat components.

To "hide" the triangulation, you can triple click the model in SketchUp so everything is selected, right-click > Soften/Smooth Edges, and use smooth coplaner and adjust the degrees. Although it's probably better to delete the unwanted edges, depending on the model's use in SketchUp.

I have the misfortune of taking over the modelling of a project where the initial massing was done in in sketchup (UGH!), and I want to continue the job in rhino (swoon!) At leat the model was created with proper layers and such which should facilitate things.

It all seems to import alright, but everything is coming in as blocks, and I having a tough time editing them without exploding everything. How do I edit the block to redefine materials without exploding it all? or can I? I'd rather have everything as groups than blocks since this method seems to work better in rhino.

i used to export to 3d max then import to rhino from that... used to preserve layers without making everything a block or thousands of tiny polygon meshes. that might work... its been a long time since i touched sketchup...

Uhh, as a Rhino noob - can you get pretty quality models by importing from SketchUp? I'm much, much faster and proficient in SketchUp at this point in my self-education, so if this is a viable technique it would really help with some visualization stuff.

This plug-in no doubt can import sketchup model to CAD. But when the model is called in into the CAD software, the model scale is messed-up. So basically you can't do anything on the model except you have to re-draw again. But, I found in the sketchup software, you can actually to EXPORT the sketchup model into CAD model and the scale is still same from the original model.

I imported a 2021 Sketchup into AutoCAD 2023 and it works fine, no issues. It imports and turnes it into a block. I wish it would list all the blocks its importing, give us the option to choose which blocks to bring in, and also give us the option to smoothen meshes of some of selected blocks.

There are several possible issues.1. SKP file version is beyond 2014-2019. (You can save the SKP file to a version supported by the app)2. SKP file path contains non-English characters. (You can update the path to contain English only characters)3. Some other issues...

DJP, that is not true (yet). There is a warning banner displayed on the 3D Warehouse site, which states: "Heads up! After August 11, SketchUp 2017 models will no longer be available for download on 3D Warehouse unless it was originally uploaded in that format."

Currently, as I browse the 3D Warehouse search results, and click the little Download icon on one of the models, it pops up a selection list of options (see screenshot, attached). The options are SU model versions from 2021 back to 2017, plus Collada and KMZ files. Of course, I chose the 2017 version, which I'm able to open with SU 2017, but it fails to import into HD. As an experiment, I tried downloading a SU 2018 version of the model; I could not open that file with SU 2017, and it also failed to import into HD.

Doh! When all else fails, RTFM, right? I opened HD (2017) Help, searched for import, and learned the supported version of SKP file is 2016 or earlier. So, I guess DJP was correct, but I misunderstood what he meant. At this point, I suppose I really should think about upgrading...

It allows Tekla Structures users to import files describing 3D geometries as native Tekla Structures objects. Different file formats are supported, such as SketchUp files, IFC, etc.

This document explains the log file entries to help the user troubleshoot the problems described. The log file can be accessed via File menu > > Logs > > Session history log.

In some special cases the importing of these files fails, and the following error message is shown:

Non-manifold cases are usually often occur when there are disjointed objects trying to form one single logic object. Such an example is shown below. You can make a small puncture in any place on the surface of the object and try to add water inside it. If you had only one cube, the water would fill the whole object. However, in the example below, water fills just a part of the object.

The picture shows that there is one edge in the middle of the object that is shared by 4 faces (and exactly the same edge prevents filling the whole object with water). If you manage to create a slot in such an edge, you will get a manifold object (and two edges instead of one original).

Alternatively to creating a small gap between the two cubes, the user could simply separate the objects so that they are not touching. Thus, Tekla Structures will understand that the each cube is its own logical object, and thus import them both.

Coordinates in the log message give more information about the location of the missing faces. Using this information, it will be easier to determine the location of the missing face and to add it, if not obvious by looking at the item in the model.

The item will import as a non-solid in Tekla Structures and it is shown like this:

The error shown in the log file:

WARNING: Some edges in the solid might be missing

This might affect part detailing and drawing view creation

Sometimes, the importing of shapes succeeds and a new Shape is added to the Shape Catalog, usually as a solid. The warning highlights that in the model view, there are some missing edges, as shown below:

You must be careful in these cases, since some detailing operations (such as cutting) might give erroneous results. Similarly, some drawing features might not work correctly, such as for example creating section, detail and curved views. You should report these cases to the local support office.

Sometimes there are shapes that cannot be imported but have no error messages, as shown below:

Info: IMPORTING FILE: ---????? ??????????.skp ---

Info: --- Importing issues: ---

Info: --- Import Geometry, path: C:\ReCIPe\SketchUp\Models\ItemErrorDocumentation\????? ??????????.skp

ERROR: --- Tried to import file: C:\ReCIPe\SketchUp\Models\ItemErrorDocumentation\????? ??????????.skp

ERROR: --- Import Geometry failed! No valid Brep GUID ---

Info: BrepStorage reading for guid: "" failed

Info: --- Importing result: ---

ERROR: a polymesh cannot be created

One reason for this is that the file name contains some special characters. There is a limitation to the import functionality: special characters, for example Cyrillic, will only work if Tekla Structures is installed in a Russian Windows. Try re-naming the file appropriately, for example, with ANSI characters only.

Another reason may be a SketchUp model made in a newer version of SketchUp, which is not supported by older version of Tekla Structures:

IMPORTING FILE: ---SimpleItemTest.skp, External GUID ---

--- Importing issues: ---

--- Importing result: ---

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