When I export to CAD from layout, I have 2 problems. It does not export my model geometry with the layer names i used in sketchup. All of the layers come into CAD as white. I have checked the box for export color layers but I don’t know how to assign color to Layout Layers. Any help is appr…

Hi Houzzacards, I don’t know of an easy process for this, it is a feature request. If only Layout could export the Sketchup layers and associated names. With that said, I have developed a workflow to export CAD linework as backgrounds for MEP/ structural consultants. Tried and true for many projec…

Interesting process. Thanks for sharing. [image001.jpg]

Interesting, i like the use of the ‘L’ as a datum, why export to Layout? surely its quicker to export to DWG 2D and open the file and copy and past into the master CAD file you are using?

Never thought of that before… Genius! Either export each layer to separate .dwg files or grab the geometry one by one with re-exports into the master CAD file. Probably will cut the export process time in half, no big deal. Thanks for the idea :+1:

Layout to cad layer exports

LayOut

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