BIMDEX
SketchUp to
Inventor Exporter
A data
exchange plugin which creates Inventor Parts and Assemblies from SketchUp
Components
At a Glance
How to Export SketchUp models to Inventor?
The Multi-CAD collaboration is facing multiple challenges. The BIMDeX Data Exchange Ecosystem through its proprietary BXF file format offers a simple yet intuitive solution for the Interoperability challenges.
How It Works
SketchUp to Inventor Conversion Workflow
01
SketchUp
SKP file Format
Export the SketchUp Model to BXF file using the BXF Exporter for SketchUp
02
BIMDeX
BXF file Format
BXF file would carry all the design data information of the mode
03
Inventor
IPT & IAM file Formats
To get a native Inventor models by import the BXF file in Inventor using BFX Importer for Inventor
How Is It Different?
SketchUp to Inventor Conversion Features
Expose SketchUp platform into the CAD environment with easy transfer of SketchUp model to Inventor, other BIM and mechanical software. Control and safe data transfer.
Convert All SketchUp Geometry
Convert all your SketchUp geometries to native Inventor models and save the custom settings for ease of use.
Layer or Block Specific Export
Export based on your desired layers, block name or group name and group the geometry based on Layer Hierarchy or Layer Name or Object type.
Geometry Selection and Customization
Export models based on Internal Origin from SketchUp and Include or Exclude Locked components, Hidden components, Duplicated Components, Attachment and Orphan geometries.
Better Geometry Conversion
Smoothen the edges for meshes and obtain non-triangulated solid geometry. Instantiate the blocks and maintain the hierarchy inside Inventor.
Parameters and Materials
Export models with parameter and material information (RGB colors) and maintain the same in Inventor.
Easy Operation
Make use of various features to simplify your models with the user-friendly interface combined with easy operation to assist novice and experienced designers alike
Try our CAD Translation Service for short-term needs!
Looking for a solution to convert your models for a short-term or not having the required software to proceed with the conversion? Try BIMDeX CAD Translation Service for seamlessly getting your models converted as a service.
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Standard
Standard
- Stand Alone License
- Single user
- Unlimited conversions
- Annual Subscription License
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NETWORK
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- Network Floating License
- Starts from 5 Users
- Unlimited conversions
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Frequently asked questions
All SketchUp Objects (.SKP) files can be converted to
Inventor Part (.ipt) and Assembly (.iam) files.
Any model type such as Furniture, Lighting, HVAC, MEP
Elements, Structural or Architectural components can be converted.
The tool works in English, German, French, Italian and
Spanish environments.
You need to have both the software to use the product. But if
you do not, you can opt our CAD translation service, so we would convert your
SketchUp models to Inventor for you.
No, this is just an addon plugin tool that will be installed
in your existing SketchUp and Inventor environments.
You can export including the part properties, colors as well
as all geometry. There will be no loss in any meta data. The hierarchy will be
maintained.
You can either raise an enquiry through the web form or
contact sales@bim-dex.com with your requirement. One of our representatives will
get in touch with you and assist you accordingly.
You can either purchase the product from us directly by
reaching us at sales@bim-dex.com or through on of our approved re-sellers in
your region. Please refer to the "Resellers" page in the "Contacts" menu for the
list of our re-sellers.
We offer Annual subscription, Single User Node Locked
license, Network Floating license starting from 5 users and enterprise license
options. Please reach out to sales@bim-dex.com for more information on product
licensing and pricing.
Yes, support and maintenance is included with the annual
subscription for all our products.