Your question: How do I import a floor plan from AutoCAD to SketchUp?

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Can you upload a floor plan into SketchUp?

File > Import.

You can either download a sketch image, or use one of your own sketches. Click on “file” > “import” and select the image you wish to use. Make sure “image” is selected in the “use image as” options. Click “import.”

Can you import AutoCAD into SketchUp?

With Google SketchUp Pro you can work with data from other architectural and engineering software applications. For example, if you’ve designed a model or layout in AutoCAD for your business you can import the . dwg or . dxf into a new or existing Google SketchUp project.

Can you import DWG into SketchUp free?

You can import CAD files into SketchUp Shop, but not our Free web version. This is one of the many features you can get by unlocking a Shop subscription here. Currently, the only available formats for import in SketchUp Free for Web are these: SKP.

Why can’t I import a CAD file into SketchUp?

Note: Currently, Sketchup cannot read the new 2018 DWG file format. Therefore, if making frequently use of Sketchup with DWG files, be sure that AutoCAD 2018 (and newer) products are set to save as “AutoCAD 2013 drawing” or earlier.

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Can you import a PDF floor plan into SketchUp?

You can convert vector PDF files to DXF files with Inkscape for import into SketchUp Pro.

Can you import drawings into SketchUp?

Import your image into SketchUp by selecting File > Import. Then navigate to and select the image you want to import. If you don’t see the image you’re looking for, make sure the correct file type is selected (such as JPG or PNG). Tip: Alternately, you can also drag and drop importable files into the drawing area.

What file types can you import into Sketchup?

Using SketchUp Data with Other Modeling Programs or Tools

File Type	File Extension(s)	SketchUp Pro and Shop Only?
CAD files	.dwg , .dxf	PRO and SHOP only
Image files	.jpg , .png , .tif , .bmp , .psd , .tga , .epx , .pdf , .eps	Some file types are PRO and SHOP only
STL files	.stl
COLLADA files	.dae

Why is my import failing in Sketchup?

If you get a failure message, try again with a different Units setting in the Import Options dialog box (Step 6). If that doesn’t work, the file might have been saved in a CAD format that’s newer than the ones that SketchUp Pro can import.

How do I import a STEP file into Sketchup?

How to get it and use it ?

Download the plugin and install it.
Run SketchUp.
Go to SimLab Tab and find STEP Importer Tab as shown in the image below:
Click on Settings to open the settings panel that contains import settings and licensing information.