Dwg import issue

r.grandison · January 30, 2020, 4:22pm

Hi, every time I try and import a certain dwg it creates a bugsplat. Is there something in AutoCad I need to turn on or off to ensure I can import the file?

Thank you!
Rob

simoncbevans · January 30, 2020, 5:17pm

You don’t say if you are importing into SU or LO.

How big is the DWG file and what version of AC?

r.grandison · January 30, 2020, 5:19pm

Sorry! I’m importing into Sketchup 2019 Pro the .dwg file is around 6mb but varies as I’ve tried exporting it as various versions and ages of AutoCad.

Anssi · January 30, 2020, 5:36pm

Is it a “plain vanilla” AutoCad file or has it objects like AutoCad Architecture walls in it?
Is the AutoCad geometry very far from the origin point?

r.grandison · January 31, 2020, 8:02am

I would say vanilla, maybe with sprinkles on as it is quite an involved plan. But I can import this contractors plans normally, which is the odd thing.

robertjuch · January 31, 2020, 8:51am

I suggest to isolate needed Layers in AutoCAD and copy into new file.

r.grandison · January 31, 2020, 10:29am

Could I ask one of you try it, as I have done all the suggested options. Maybe you’ll have better luck?
Model 2020-01-24 RG.dwg (3.3 MB)

robertjuch · January 31, 2020, 10:49am

Tried to import Your files without any modifications and SketchUp crashed
Tried to copy plans (with rectangle boundaries) into new file
Purged new file
Imported new dwg into SketchUp (without any problems)
Make sure during the import to choose right units and untick prevers drawing origin.
import.skp (2.3 MB)

r.grandison · January 31, 2020, 10:58am

Amazing. That’s awesome. There must have been something in a layer that it didn’t like. Thanks for the tip on purging.

mihai.s · January 31, 2020, 11:00am

The drawing has a lot of hidden layers, with many other lines, texts and dimensions.

r.grandison · January 31, 2020, 11:15am

I know. I’ve even tried purging but it is still making a bug splat. RG2.dwg (969.6 KB)

mihai.s · January 31, 2020, 11:29am

If you follow @robertjuch’s instructions
RG3.skp (3.6 MB) (check the units!)

r.grandison · January 31, 2020, 11:44am

hmmm I have followed @robertjuch instructions but it wouldn’t import for me. What units are you importing it as? Thank you though everyone, I REALLY REALLY appreciate it.

robertjuch · January 31, 2020, 11:45am

I assumed there are millimeters.

r.grandison · January 31, 2020, 11:47am

Yeah, tried that. What you have done is great. I’m just worried moving forward if I have this issue. I need to move files in and out of sketch/autocad and never come across this.

robertjuch · January 31, 2020, 11:59am

Try to copy this into new file:
Use command “purge” and select “purge all”
Save as “autocad 2000”
Try to import

r.grandison · January 31, 2020, 12:58pm

Nope. Still doesn’t work for me. I’ve followed this exactly and it still causes a crash. Thank you for attempting to help me though.

gsharp · January 31, 2020, 1:16pm

Are there clipped xrefs, blocks in the autocad file?

r.grandison · January 31, 2020, 1:28pm

not entirely sure how to check. I’m not a master at either CAD options TBH. Happy for you to have a look though?

robertjuch · January 31, 2020, 1:55pm

ok no
Noticed that I draw wrong part, and tried to import once more.

So this blue part causing the problem, and red part is ok.