Simlab Obj Importer For Sketchup
Macabeo Eastman
As for the STEP files. I paid for the simlab Step plugin which has worked in the past on all of my other versions of sketchup. However this time it will not import my 3D STEP files. I have sent numerous emails to simlab (they are very patient). I sent them the STEP file and it worked on their computer. I sent them a step by step process with screen shots. sent them the preferences menu showing the program is enabled. still not loading the drawings.
2) so, i try to export as DXF, and all surfaces through the popup were converted as meshes to make things easiest and keep layers inside , after opened sketchup i click file-> import -> DXF, the file was recognized correctly but was a unique block with the layers loaded, so i must explode it to separate and achieve surfaces layered, but this option stucks sketchup that finally crashs with a splat- popup, however the file imported as DXF is not easy to manage, sketchup runs really slow and finally the only thing i can do is close it and retry with another attempt as collada or 3ds! the experience is the same, HORRIBLE, slow, and Insane.
Ok, i toke a look around and I thought it was a sketchup plugin for exporting files... simlab is a cad program (never heared before today) that is capable to export in several other 3d file, but the problem remains, cause if i try to export from simlab as skp it goes crazy after few minutes and remains stuck for ever with their spinning logo
Working with the model
Even though the Simlab model is smaller in file size it is much slower to work in. If I doubleclick on a group or component to open it/edit it then Sketchup freezes for a second or two. In the model imported with Sketchup native importer it runs a lot smoother, almost no lag at all.
Right now I am trying an extension for Revit called rvt2skp to see how that works compared to the IFC importers, trying to find the best way to go from Revit to Sketchup, keeping as much of components hierarchies, materials ect.
SimLab DWF importer for SketchUp plugin enables SketchUp users to import DWF files into SketchUp, where they can be edited. DWF is a secure file format developed by Autodesk for the efficient distribution and communication of rich design data. DWF files are highly compressed; they are smaller and faster to send than design files, without the overhead associated with complex CAD drawings.
The plugin is supported on SketchUp 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and SketchUp 8 on Windows.
I have been working with sketchup for years now now and the benefits (speed / visuals) of 3D modelling and materials in sketchup are still important for us, at least until Shape can add customizable material maps (material management as of now is very basic).
I therefore have been trying to test a reliable import process from sketchup to Bricscad.
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.
Thanks for sharing your experience with Simlab plugin for SketchUp. This is something I have been trying to get information on and was excited to hear about your success. when I went to take a look s the SimLab OBJ importer for SU however the reviews were not encouraging at all. Did you have any issues or install in a particular way that made your install and use a success?
With SimLab Sketchup exporter, the Revit users will be able to transmit any Revit scene to SimLab composer at any time throughout their Revit session. This sketchup plugin facilitates the users to distribute their design in skp format.