SKETCHUP EXPORT OUT OF Archicad 26
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‎2022-11-07
10:17 PM
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‎2025-01-30
11:48 AM
by
Aruzhan Ilaikova
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.
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‎2023-03-14 08:17 PM
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.
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‎2023-04-08 12:17 AM
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‎2023-04-08 12:39 AM
From the 3D window, use File > Save as to save the Archicad model in .skp format.

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‎2023-04-08 12:43 AM

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‎2023-04-08 01:46 AM
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.
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‎2023-04-08 02:56 AM
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.
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‎2023-04-08 11:38 AM
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.

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‎2023-04-09 01:41 AM - edited ‎2023-04-09 01:42 AM
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.
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‎2023-04-11 01:50 AM
Makes me glad I stayed with Mactel version on my M1 Max.
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