opening a sketch up file

[Anonymous]

I have a .skp file that a customer sent me, and I do not know how to open it. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks. Jeff

[Anonymous]

If you want to bring it into Archicad, you can use the add-on found here:
http://www.graphisoft.com/products/archicad/solutions/sketchup.html

If you just want to open it, sketchup is free from google. www.sketchup.com

[Anonymous]

Thank you, But it looks like Archicad has no download for Macs Yet.
I will try the Download from google

[Djordje]

Jeff wrote:
Thank you, But it looks like Archicad has no download for Macs Yet.
I will try the Download from google

There is no Mac version yet, except for Archicad 9.

You will either have to ask a colleague that runs XP to convert the file, or boot XP on your IntelMac.

[Anonymous]

I would recommend the Sketchup Free route. Or if you need to get info from SU to AC, you could install the SU Pro version to use the exporters (like DWG) while the trial period lasts.

Actually, I don't think that the ArchiCad SketchUp importer is quite ready for prime time. Even very simple model imports have a lot of extraneous geometry like unneeded Wallhole objects that take a lot of time to clean up. It is really best for creating nonparametric GDL objects like special windows and doors, but whole buildings are best done in Archicad from scratch.

If you want to model a building in SU for import into Archicad, the model should be created with that in mind: Preferably it should have only the exterior shell, with horizontal section planes for floors. Windows and doors should be modelled with no reveals.

Anssi