How Do You Explode a Revit Model in SketchUp?

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Are you looking to explode a Revit model in SketchUp? Well, you’ve come to the right place!

In this tutorial, we will guide you step by step on how to explode a Revit model in SketchUp. So, let’s get started!

Step 1: Importing the Revit Model

The first thing you need to do is import the Revit model into SketchUp. To do this, follow these simple steps:

  1. Launch SketchUp: Open SketchUp on your computer and start a new project.
  2. Go to the File menu: Click on “File” in the top menu bar and select “Import” from the dropdown menu.
  3. Select the Revit file: Navigate to the location where your Revit file is saved and select it. Then click on the “Open” button.
  4. Adjust import settings: In the import settings dialog box, make sure to check the options that best suit your needs.

    You can choose whether to import materials, preserve component hierarchies, etc. Once you’re satisfied with your settings, click on the “OK” button.

Step 2: Exploding Components

Now that you have imported your Revit model into SketchUp, it’s time to explode its components. Follow these steps carefully:

  1. Select components: Use the selection tool in SketchUp (the arrow icon) to select the components you want to explode. You can hold down the Shift key while selecting multiple components.
  2. Right-click and choose “Explode”: Once you have selected the desired components, right-click on one of them and choose “Explode” from the context menu.
  3. Repeat if necessary: If there are more components that you want to explode, repeat the previous step until you have exploded all the desired components.

By following these steps, you can easily explode a Revit model in SketchUp. It’s important to note that exploding components will break their associations with other elements in the model, so make sure to save a backup of your original Revit file before making any changes.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we’ve explained how to explode a Revit model in SketchUp. Remember to import the Revit file first and then select and explode the desired components.

By doing so, you can modify your Revit model in SketchUp according to your requirements. Have fun exploring!