How to Import SketchUp Models

SketchUp is a great tool to add extra accessories into ArtiCAD. Simply visit SketchUp warehouse to download models!

1. Open SketchUp Warehouse from this link, or through ArtiCAD by clicking 'Help' and 'SketchUp Warehouse™'

You will need to register to download models if you do not already have an account.

2. In the search bar, type the name or description of the model you are looking for.

3. This will bring up a multitude of models to choose from. To select one, simply click on the model to open it.

4. You will need to download the model. For this to open in ArtiCAD, you must select 'SketchUp File'. By default, the model will download into your Windows Downloads Folder.

5. To import the model into your design, go back into ArtiCAD and select ‘Base Units’, Click ‘More’ and select ‘Sketchup’ (if you are in the Bathroom or Bedroom system, you will just need to click 'Base Units' and select 'SketchUp')

6. Locate the downloads folder (this is where the model would have downloaded to unless specified), locate the model and left click to highlight it. Then Click ‘Open’.

7. When imported, the model will be copied into the SketchUp folder within ArtiCAD for future use. 

8. The Model setup window will open. Here you need to follow the instructions. SketchUp models will stay in the scale that they were created meaning you can only alter either the Width or Depth, not both. When complete, click OK. The Create detailed plan graphic tick box allows you to create a detailed plan graphic to appear on the design. Depending on the complexity of the model, this can take some time as it draws each line.

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9. You can then drag and drop this into the desired position.

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