BIMDEX

SolidWorks to SketchUp Exporter

A data exchange plugin which creates Native
sketchUp components from SolidWorks
Parts and Assemblies.

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About Plugin

How to Export SolidWorks to SketchUp?

SolidWorks to SketchUp Exporter/Converter is a simple data exchange plug-in/add-on tool which creates native SketchUp components (.skp) from SolidWorks parts (.sldprt) and assemblies (.sldasm).

Exports the SolidWorks model into a BXF file, the exported BXF file is then imported into the SketchUp environment.
All model information including geometry, units, materials etc. will be converted.
The tool supports various industry specific requirements like geometric simplification, maintaining Hierarchy etc.
All the BIMDeX products has multilingual support. (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian etc.)

Supported Version:

SolidWorks: 2015 - 2020

SketchUp: 2017 - 2020

How It Works

SolidWorks to SketchUp Workflow

SolidWorks

.sldprt and .sldasm file formats

Export the solidworks model to BXF file using BIMDeX for solidworks

BIMDeX

.BXF File Format

BXF file would be carrying all design data information of the model

SketchUp

.skp file format

Import the BXF file in SketchUp using BIMDeX to get a native SketchUp Blocks file

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How Is It Different?

SolidWorks to SketchUp Conversion Features

Expose SolidWorks platform into a SketchUp environment with easy transfer of SolidWorks model to SketchUp, other BIM and mechanical software. Control and safe data transfer.

Part and Assembly Conversion to SketchUp Components

Convert all your SolidWorks parts and assemblies to native SketchUp Components in a 2-step process.

Configuration Specific Export

Export based on your desired configuration and coordinate system to obtain the required orientation inside SketchUp.

Customized Export

Option to exclude components based on volume, Quantity & Standard holes. Also, option to select desired parts & assemblies for Export

Better Geometry & Material conversion

Obtain non-triangulated solid geometry. Instantiate your parts and maintain the hierarchy inside SketchUp. Also, all applied RGB colors will be exported .

More Than Just an Import

Tool have option to import using various import types to maintain model hierarchy in SketchUp accordingly

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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Whether you are a company of 10 or 10,000 employees, our specially designed packages give you the right tools to reach your goals.

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Standard

Stand Alone License
Single user
Unlimited conversions
Annual Subscription License
24/5 Customer Support

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Network Floating License
Starts from 5 Users
Unlimited conversions
Annual Subscription License
24/5 Dedicated Technical Personnel

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Frequently asked questions

What file types are supported?

All SolidWorks Parts (.sldprt) and Assemblies (.sldasm) can be converted to SketchUp Components (.skp)

What type of models can I convert?

Any model type such as Furniture, Lighting, HVAC, MEP Elements, Structural or Architectural components can be converted.

What languages do you support?

The tool works in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish environments.

Do I need to have both SolidWorks and SketchUp to do the conversion?

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 SolidWorks models to SketchUp for you.

Is this a standalone software?

No, this is just an addon plugin tool that will be installed in your existing SolidWorks and SketchUp environments.

Do I need to have both SolidWorks and SketchUp to do the conversion? How does this differ from the usual .IFC or .DWG Export?

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 and components will be instantiated.