SKETCHUP

[russ]

I've seen pic's of nested parts on sheet goods in sketchup, can someone explain how this is done from a 3d model? Also looking for some good plugin's to use with PW3D.

[wendell]

Is it possible to export a dxf file from the pro versions of Sketch up?

[geometree]

Check out http://www.Phlatforum.com they have a bunch of great plugins just for this type of thing. And yes sketchup pro can export dxfs. There is also a plugin for the free version to export .obj files that partworks 3D can use.

[bill.young]

I use the Pro version of Sketchup these days so haven't needed this for a while, but this is the plugin that we used in the past with the free version of Sketchup. Never tried the stl option.

http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl

Bill

[wendell]

Thanks guys!

Looks like it's time for me to explore.

Wendell