topic Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26 in Collaboration with other software

SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

Nardo99 — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:48:13 GMT

I am having problems exporting from Archicad 26 (latest version fully updated) to sketchup (latest version fully update).

The file crashes sketchup on opening. I have tried to export files with small simple geometry, and I have the same issue.

I can export to Sketchup 8.0 format which does everything I need, but I am wondering if anybody is having the same issue.

Thank you in advance.

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

Rex Maximilian — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:17:08 GMT

I posted something similar but had no response.

Here's what I found works: When saving out, you have the option to choose the Sketchup version. Choose SketchUp 2020 and that will open. 2021 out of ArchiCAD causes SketchUp to crash.

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

Dave Jochum — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:17:54 GMT

The .skp file type is no longer available as an export option. What happened?

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

DGSketcher — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:39:19 GMT

From the 3D window, use File > Save as to save the Archicad model in .skp format.

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

Dave Jochum — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:43:12 GMT

.skp is not available.

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

Dave Jochum — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:46:49 GMT

So, this is a glitch. Graphisoft tech support says they have seen this problem before. What has solved it in the past is an uninstall/reinstall of AC. Unfortunately, that procedure did not remedy my situation, so I'm still looking for a solution.

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

Mahmoud Qenawi — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:56:28 GMT

As a workaround for now, You can save the file to 25 ver. and from Archicad 25 you may find .skp in save as list.

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

DGSketcher — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 09:38:34 GMT

I'm guessing this is a Silicon coding issue/bug by GS. The .skp option sits just above the Google option in AC26 Intel on my Mac.

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

Dave Jochum — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 23:42:42 GMT

Might well be, DGSketcher. It's not a file issue, as the problem is consistent with a new default Graphisoft template file. Nick is moving it to the developers' desks. When we have a solution, I will acknowledge here.

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

Rex Maximilian — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 23:50:21 GMT

Makes me glad I stayed with Mactel version on my M1 Max.

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

Dave Jochum — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:16:53 GMT

I am finally operational, and unfortunately, I have no idea what was causing the problem. Here's what I did: Uninstalled AC, deleted ModelPort, downloaded and installed AC, downloaded and installed Goodies. To test at this point: Launched AC with a default template file, created a few walls in plan view, switched to 3D window, chose Save As…, and Sketchup file type was available.

I then updated AC, as you can’t download a full install dmg for build 5003. I downloaded and installed ModelPort v.3.1.2. I now have the ability to Save As..->SketchUp file when using the native SketchUp loader. That is the only time anyone using ModelPort would want to us the native loader., as the ModelPort loader is much better for downloading SketchUp files into AC. It's a drag on Mac that you have to change loaders, quit AC, then re-open in order for the loader switch to take hold, but at least it's a viable workaround. Apparently not necessary on PC.

Unfortunately, I went through that entire procedure and still couldn't Save As... SketchUp with the native loader. Repeating the procedure a second time fixed the issue.

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

Barry Kelly — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:55:56 GMT

@Dave Jochum wrote:

I am finally operational, and unfortunately, I have no idea what was causing the problem.

It might be related to a known issue with goodies and Archicad 26.

https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Design-forum/Accessories-not-found-after-installation-in-AC26/m-p/352550

If you run 26 before you install the goodies, it will remove all of the unused commands from the menus.

Seems it might also remove the save as file type as well.

Installing the goodies after you have started 26 will not create the menus or add the save as file type it seems.

So as you have discovered, you must re-install 26 - do not start it.

Install the goodies.

Apply the latest hotfix.

Now start 26.

Barry.

Re: SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26

Dave Jochum — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:15:30 GMT

Yes, I was aware of that issue and so never launched a newly installed version of AC until after installing Goodies.