How do I merge two SketchUp files?

Can you combine two SketchUp files?

Re: Combine two drawings



Yes, you can do this. There are several ways actually. Perhaps the easiest would be to open one, select all (Ctrl+A), copy (Ctrl+C, Edit>Copy, etc.), open the other drawing file, paste (Ctrl+V, Edit>Paste, etc.)

How do you merge in SketchUp?

The Join tool enables you to glue the pieces together. Select the Join tool ( ), which you find on the default toolbar or by selecting Tools > Join. Click an edge in each piece with the Join tool cursor.

How do I move an object from one SketchUp file to another?

Open a model, select something you want, do a Copy. Open another browser window or tab, and go to app.sketchup.com. Open another model, Paste or Paste in Place.

Can you send SketchUp files?

You can always use the SketchUp Mobile Viewer and SketchUp for Web to view and share files.

How do I copy a component in Sketchup?

Yes. Select the component and hit Edit>Copy or the appropriate shortcut. Go to the other file and choose Edit>Paste (or appropriate shortcut) or Paste in place.

What does Weld edges do in SketchUp?

Now, we’ve added ‘Weld Edges’ to SketchUp’s native tools. This means you can join edges and arcs into a single polyline without installing an extension. If you haven’t used a weld extension, we recommend starting to weld edges for any face where you’d like a smooth push/pull extrusion.

How do you intersect faces in SketchUp?

Quick-Tip: Intersect Faces in SketchUp

1. Just select one of the objects, move it by pressing the quick-key “m” and place it on the other as you require.
2. Select both objects, right click and select the “Intersect Faces” tab. Here you have two options. …
3. And there you have it. We have successfully mated a sphere with a cube.

How do I email a large SketchUp file?

If the . skp file is too large and your email client balks, you can try creating a zip file (compressed archive file) and sending that. Alternatively, you could post the . skp file on a public file server (like Google Drive) and send a link to it in your email.

How do you share a SketchUp?

There are two approaches:

1. Share the skp file and the client needs SketchUp or the SketchUp Viewer to open it: …
2. Upload the file to a 3D viewer platform and share the link with the client to view it online without installing anything.

How do I open SketchUp files on another computer?

Opening local files

1. Go to the Home tab, by clicking the ‘hamburger’ menu icon in the very top left of your screen. (The Home tab is also the first screen that loads when you start up SketchUp for Web).
2. Click the Open button, and select ‘My computer’
3. Navigate and select to your desired file. Click ‘Open’