So, you’ve created an amazing 3D model in SketchUp and now you want to import it into Revit. Well, you’re in luck!
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of importing a SketchUp model into Revit. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Exporting the SketchUp Model
The first thing you need to do is export your SketchUp model as a .dwg file. To do this, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Open your SketchUp model.
- Step 2: Go to the ‘File’ menu and click on ‘Export’.
- Step 3: Choose the file format as ‘.dwg’.
- Step 4: Specify the location where you want to save the exported file and click on ‘Export’.
Congratulations! You have successfully exported your SketchUp model as a .dwg file.
Step 2: Importing the SketchUp Model into Revit
Now that you have your .dwg file ready, it’s time to import it into Revit. Follow these simple steps:
- Step 1: Open Revit.
- Step 2: Create a new project or open an existing one where you want to import the SketchUp model.
- Step 3: Go to the ‘Insert’ tab and click on ‘Import CAD’.
- Step 4: Browse to the location where you saved the .dwg file and select it.
- Step 5: Click on ‘Open’.
Revit will now import the SketchUp model into your project. Depending on the complexity of your model, this process may take a few moments.
Step 3: Adjusting the Imported SketchUp Model
After importing the SketchUp model, you may need to make some adjustments to ensure everything looks perfect in Revit. Here are a few things you can do:
- 1. Scale: The imported model may not be in the correct scale. To adjust the scale, select the imported model and use the ‘Scale’ tool to resize it accordingly.
- 2.
Layers: The SketchUp model may have different layers that need to be organized in Revit. Use the ‘Visibility/Graphics Overrides’ option to manage layers and visibility.
- 3. Material Assignments: If any materials are missing or not assigned correctly, use Revit’s material editor to apply appropriate materials to objects in your imported model.
You’re done! You have successfully imported and adjusted your SketchUp model in Revit. Now you can continue working on your project with all the benefits that Revit offers!
In Conclusion
In this tutorial, we learned how to import a SketchUp model into Revit. We started by exporting the SketchUp model as a .dwg file and then importing it into Revit.
Finally, we discussed how to make adjustments to the imported model in Revit. By following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate your SketchUp designs into your Revit projects. Happy designing!