SKP Import for IntelliCAD is a SketchUp SKP file import plug-in for IntelliCAD®. This plug-in gives IntelliCAD the ability to import geometric data from SketchUp SKP files.
SKP Import for IntelliCAD reads polygon mesh data stored in SKP files and imports it into IntelliCAD. A polygon mesh in a SKP file is comprised of a set of triangular or quad faces. SKP Import for IntelliCAD recreates the SKP model data inside the active ItelliCAD drawing. The model can be recreated as set of points, lines, polylines, 3D faces or a polyface mesh.
SKP Import for IntelliCAD is very easy to use. Once installed, it must be loaded into the IntelliCAD environment. There are simple instructions for this in the Getting Started document which can be found in the installation folder. Once loaded it adds new commands to IntelliCAD's existing commands and a new menu called "SKPImport" to the IntelliCAD menu containing these newly added commands.
The 'SKPImport' menu consists of the following commands:
SKPImport - Imports a SKP file
SKPImportHelp - Displays the SKP Import for IntelliCAD help file
SKPImportRegister - Registers your copy of SKP Import for IntelliCAD
SKPImportAbout - Displays the SKP Import for IntelliCAD About box
The SKP File Format
SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architects, civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It also includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth. It is marketed as an easy-to-use conceptual tool with a simple interface. A well known feature in the SketchUp World is the 3D Warehouse. Users can use their Google Accounts to upload models, and then browse the 3D Warehouse for many components and models. SketchUp's native file format is has a SKP extension.