Frequent question: How do I import a large Smetchup file into Lumion?

How do I reduce the size of a SKP file?

Delete Components to Reduce Sketchup File Size

1. Default Tray > Components. If you go to the default tray on the righthand side of your screen, you will notice a “components” tab. …
2. SAVE A COPY AS! Before continuing, make sure you save a copy of your original Sketchup file! …
3. Window > Model Info > Statistics. …
4. Purge Unused.

How do I reduce the size of a Smetchup file for Lumion?

1. Here’s how

1. 1.1: Hide surfaces or objects that are unimportant for your visualization in your 3D/CAD software before importing the model in Lumion.
2. 1.2: Export the model via LiveSync rather than via . …
3. 1.3: Consider splitting up the model in several parts and import them as separate models in Lumion.
4. 1.4: SketchUp.

Why I cant import SKP file to Lumion?

Unfortunately the SketchUp developers changed the . SKP file format in version 2018 which made it incompatible with Lumion 7.5 and older versions. To resolve the problem, simply save the . SKP format as a SketchUp 2017 file in SketchUp 2018 and import that version in Lumion.

Why is my SketchUp file so big?

This is normal because this application will consume a lot of capacity on the computer. SketchUp can be slow, heavy and impede performance.

How do I convert a SKP file?

To convert a SketchUp SKP file to a different version download Autoconverter software. Launch SKP file version converter using the new shortcut from the Windows menu. Click on the Open ribbon button & navigate to your SKP file location. Click on the Save As ribbon button & select the new SKP file name.

Can SketchUp open in Lumion?

Export from SketchUp to Lumion



Lumion is compatible with almost all 3D design software programs and it offers seamless import of native SketchUp (. skp) files.