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Sketchup model import into Archicad

dorasch — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:48:18 GMT

Hey everyone!

I’m facing a bit of an issue, which is that I’ve created a 3D city plan in Sketchup and when I import the 3D model into Archicad, in CAD it appears as one big object that i cannot explode or ungroup.
Does anyone have a solution for this perhaps?

Thank you, have a nice day! 🙂

Re: Sketchup model import into Archicad

Barry Kelly — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:20:53 GMT

I am not sure how the sketchup importer works as I have never used it, but does it have any options?

If not and your sketchup model was modelled in pieces but still comes in as one complete object, you could convert it to a morph.

Barry.

Re: Sketchup model import into Archicad

JeffH — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:29:13 GMT

I have always had to break out the individual sketchup pieces into their own files, and open each in a different Archicad instance.

you can then copy those pieces into your single file (make sure you include all the sketchup textures that get created).

I haven't cracked an easier way.

Re: Sketchup model import into Archicad

dorasch — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:45:56 GMT

The individual sketchup pieces as in one building for example? Or you mean I need to break the building itself as well in sketchup and import it that way?

Because I’m dealing with a whole 3D city model with tons of buildings 😞

Re: Sketchup model import into Archicad

JeffH — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:32:10 GMT

I have never had that many things that need broken out, but if you need them to act independently, That is the only way i know of.

That has been my personal workflow.

Maybe we need to make a wish to allow archicad to recognize individual sketchup groups/components upon import.

Re: Sketchup model import into Archicad

mikas — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:17:00 GMT

Doesn't Sketchup export IFC, at least I think it does. Maybe could try out IFC?

Re: Sketchup model import into Archicad

Jaime-airc_digital — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:43:20 GMT

Just right click on the Sketchup object and select the command "Convert selections to morphs".