Hello [image] I often got logo file .ai which I have to import to work in SketchUp. My current workflow if to export .ai to .dwg then import to SketchUp. Problem I always have is curve line is not smooth as original. This sample case is example, I wonder why the curve from logo font is smoothe…

Most case I will use Fredo Curvizard to fix it but it is not always work, like this sample. So I wonder if there is a better way. [image] [image]

Using an online converter and your file - JPG to DXF [skp-04] DXF imported into SketchUp (Options: Meters) [skp-02] [skp-03] Since you already have the dwg, just set the import unit to meters.

oh, I will try. Thank you very much !

The way the DWG importer treats bezier curves is rough. You have more control of the result if you first add a lot of control points and straighten the segments in Illustrator before exporting to DWG or DXF.

@mihai.s @Anssi Thank you, I get idea from your answer. I am not sure which JPEG > DXF online converter is safe, so I got your idea to convert vector to image first. If you can share which website you use, that should be very helpful. Finally, I got new method. First convert vector file to PDF …

You already have a vector file in AI, export it as DWG and in SketchUp set the import units as meters. [djk-02] [image] Kwin: I got your idea to convert vector to image first I used the online converter only because a dwg file was needed, but only the jpg you attached, otherwise this step …

[image] mihai.s: ort it as DWG and in Sk Thank you, yes it is easier. I test 2 times, first just export .ai to dwg then import to SKP, change unit is not different. but if explode logo in Acad before saving, then it import as meter is work ! Thank you very much for your help :slight_smile: …

Try this in AI ( from sketchucation ) Go to Object>Path>Add Anchor Points. (by default when you click this it adds an anchor point in the middle of every other anchor point you have) The smoother you want your curves the more Anchor Points you will want to add. Then go to Object>Path>Simplify and ch…

[image] mihai.s: You can check the preview box and see ho Thank you, This is exactly what I want to learn. Now I know how to check vector file before export to dwg. After adding more anchor points, import curve look better. However for best smooth curve, export to pdf first will provide most …

[image] Kwin: … what I want to learn. If you have already imported the dwg file and want to edit it to have smooth curves

How to import "Smooth" curve DWG to SketchUp?

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rovasli67 August 1, 2023, 8:03pm 18

Hi, I just tried this extension: s4u Import DXF

It’s a paid extension ($12 p year or $35 permanent) but it works nice. You have to play a little with the settings for the best result.

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How to import "Smooth" curve DWG to SketchUp?

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