# \#2d-export **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/2d-export/754.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [How can I turn a 2D cabinet elevation into a 3D model in SketchUp?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-can-i-turn-a-2d-cabinet-elevation-into-a-3d-model-in-sketchup/350347)
**Author:** [@designhsd](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/designhsd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-can-i-turn-a-2d-cabinet-elevation-into-a-3d-model-in-sketchup/350347 "2026-10-08T06:44:45Z")
Hi everyone! I’m working on a kitchen design and have these 2D cabinet elevation drawings that were done on Layout. I’m trying to recreate them as a 3D model in SketchUp, but I’m not sure of the best workflow. I have th… --- ## [How to export only edges as a Hidden Line picture?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-export-only-edges-as-a-hidden-line-picture/340666)
**Author:** [@ViggoPaulman](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ViggoPaulman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-export-only-edges-as-a-hidden-line-picture/340666 "2025-10-03T06:34:02Z")
I’m trying to produce some VFX-like pictures for our products in SketchUp. The idea is to have glowing 3D edges/topology superimposed on a photorealistic rendering. I’m essentially looking for a way to export a hidden l… --- ## [Issue with size when exporting to .dxf](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/issue-with-size-when-exporting-to-dxf/335956)
**Author:** [@jeanneaualexis](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jeanneaualexis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/issue-with-size-when-exporting-to-dxf/335956 "2025-08-08T11:41:45Z")
Hi there I’m having issue with exporting my 2d draw to .dxf. For example, if I draw a 10 centimeter square in sketchup web (running Mac), export it to dxf and open it in a dxf file reader —\> I get a 12 centimeter squa… --- ## [I can't export 2d graphics of the selected object on Windows 11](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-cant-export-2d-graphics-of-the-selected-object-on-windows-11/319796)
**Author:** [@veltraher](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/veltraher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-cant-export-2d-graphics-of-the-selected-object-on-windows-11/319796 "2025-03-19T18:39:44Z")
I can’t export 2d graphics of the selected object on Windows 11 :green\_apple:I work on a MacBook. In a Sketchup, I can select an object and export 2d graphics, while all other objects in the model become either slightly… --- ## [Match Photo Scene Exports Wrong](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/match-photo-scene-exports-wrong/317629)
**Author:** [@poxod](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/poxod)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/match-photo-scene-exports-wrong/317629 "2025-03-05T18:26:27Z")
I am having a problem exporting images from a Match Photo Scene. In Sketchup it looks fine but when I export an image file it shows multiples of the matched photo and the model is misaligned. This happens with both Sketc… --- ## [Animation Shadow Rendering Errors](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/animation-shadow-rendering-errors/311551)
**Author:** [@BillyL](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/BillyL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/animation-shadow-rendering-errors/311551 "2025-01-30T03:53:22Z")
I’m working on a project where I’ve drawn up three different versions of the same house. Each version is divided into groups (i.e. Walls, Windows, Roof, etc.) and grouped into folders (Option A, Option B, Option C). That… --- ## [Can't import SketchUp model to pdf format, also the model isn't showing in LUMION live sync - SketchUp has become very slow](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-import-sketchup-model-to-pdf-format-also-the-model-isnt-showing-in-lumion-live-sync-sketchup-has-become-very-slow/292661)
**Author:** [@ushakushi11](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ushakushi11)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-import-sketchup-model-to-pdf-format-also-the-model-isnt-showing-in-lumion-live-sync-sketchup-has-become-very-slow/292661 "2024-10-05T13:02:28Z")
The size of the sketchup model is 45mb, tried purge unused and also default tag geometry. The problem is can’t render as the model is not showing in enscape and LUMION. For using vray the sketchup is working very slow. F… --- ## [Autocad Export](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/autocad-export/275304)
**Author:** [@sripoli](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sripoli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/autocad-export/275304 "2024-05-29T19:19:02Z")
Hi Guys, I am currently facing an issue and wondering if anyone could help / that is possible to do. For certain plans such as RCP or electrical, I use a stacking layer system on layout so I can also manage the viewport… --- ## [Export DXFs of 2D (parallel projection) standard views in Ruby](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-dxfs-of-2d-parallel-projection-standard-views-in-ruby/258975)
**Author:** [@laststatement](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/laststatement)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-dxfs-of-2d-parallel-projection-standard-views-in-ruby/258975 "2024-02-19T10:10:09Z")
Hi there, I’ve been looking for a simple ruby script that exports a series of 2D DXF profiles of the following standard camera views in parallel projection: Front / Top / Left / Right This is to try and save time doing… --- ## [Converting 3D to 2D plan | measurement issue important!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/converting-3d-to-2d-plan-measurement-issue-important/259351)
**Author:** [@BeHappy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/BeHappy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/converting-3d-to-2d-plan-measurement-issue-important/259351 "2024-02-13T16:36:26Z")
Hello everyone, I work in the solar energy industry, creating plans. To streamline this process, I first develop a 3D model of the house roof with solar panels using SketchUp. Subsequently, I aim to create a 2D plan in A… --- ## [Sketchup for Web - batch exporting scenes](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-for-web-batch-exporting-scenes/258524)
**Author:** [@ScottT](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ScottT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-for-web-batch-exporting-scenes/258524 "2024-02-06T13:17:28Z")
I’ve looked at the ‘download png’ function, and ‘print’ however I don’t seem to be able to establish whether I can batch export all my scenes at once whether printing to PDF, or downloading as PNG. Am I missing anything… --- ## [Can't get my sketchup model to export as a dwg 2d graphic](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-get-my-sketchup-model-to-export-as-a-dwg-2d-graphic/244537)
**Author:** [@hjos668](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hjos668)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-get-my-sketchup-model-to-export-as-a-dwg-2d-graphic/244537 "2023-10-12T06:41:15Z")
I can’t seem to get my file to export as a 2d graphic dwg, could anyone point me in the direction of the issue or give any tips? --- ## [File name overlayed on DWG](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/file-name-overlayed-on-dwg/242759)
**Author:** [@Will86](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Will86)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/file-name-overlayed-on-dwg/242759 "2023-09-25T13:44:08Z")
I exported my layout model to a DWG and I’m getting a weird filename overlay on the DWG. 25SEPT2023.dwg (8.4 MB) --- ## [Can I have an Object/Material ID without V Ray? Is there a plug-in or work around?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-i-have-an-object-material-id-without-v-ray-is-there-a-plug-in-or-work-around/238680)
**Author:** [@danloufou](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/danloufou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-i-have-an-object-material-id-without-v-ray-is-there-a-plug-in-or-work-around/238680 "2023-08-16T15:49:25Z")
Hello, I’m creating some internal architectural visuals and am used to using Material or Object IDs with V Ray to help with photoshopping. However, I don’t currently have access to V Ray, just SketchUp 2022. Are there a… --- ## [SKP Exporting to DWG File](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/skp-exporting-to-dwg-file/238173)
**Author:** [@jiardkent151](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jiardkent151)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/skp-exporting-to-dwg-file/238173 "2023-08-11T07:22:52Z")
HELLO, ASKING FOR HELP IN EXPORTING MY SKP FILE TO DWG FILE BECAUSE IT TAKES AN HOUR AND THE EXPORTING PROCESS IS STILL NOT FINISHED. Thanks! --- ## [Problem Exporting scene](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-exporting-scene/225708)
**Author:** [@yanalkha19](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/yanalkha19)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-exporting-scene/225708 "2023-04-01T15:10:57Z")
Hi everone, I started a free trial a couple of days ago and ever since I have been struggling exporting scenes. Every time the export gets very zoomed in which makes it unusable. I tried to change the export settings bu… --- ## [SKETCHUP PRO 2022 keeps crashing when I try to export a 2D graphic](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-2022-keeps-crashing-when-i-try-to-export-a-2d-graphic/223572)
**Author:** [@vinson](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vinson)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-2022-keeps-crashing-when-i-try-to-export-a-2d-graphic/223572 "2023-03-15T20:21:46Z")
Everytime I try to export a simple or complex model to a 2D graphic or 3D model, sketchup pro crashes. --- ## [Export Object as 2D Graphic](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-object-as-2d-graphic/220773)
**Author:** [@Zootech](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Zootech)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-object-as-2d-graphic/220773 "2023-02-22T13:56:29Z")
I want to export specific objects in a model as a 2D graphics with specific heights. Sketchup seems to do a “Screen Grab” and export this rather than just the object I want to create the graphic from. Is there a way to e… --- ## [Enable better antialiasing for 2d exports?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/enable-better-antialiasing-for-2d-exports/210875)
**Author:** [@Gardenhouse\_on\_tracks](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Gardenhouse_on_tracks)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/enable-better-antialiasing-for-2d-exports/210875 "2022-11-23T12:42:43Z")
Noticed that exporting 2d images out of SketchUp comes out with jagged edges like no antialiasing is applied. However, on-screen it looks perfectly fine. See attachment for example, both output in 1564x890px. My screen … --- ## [Export on ipad](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-on-ipad/200350)
**Author:** [@ercandonmez](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ercandonmez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-on-ipad/200350 "2022-06-06T05:06:41Z")
I use SketchUp make 2017 and purchased SketchUp for iPad. I learned that I have to purchase SketchUp pro for using the pro tools on iPad. But I wanted to ensure if it’s possible to export or import .dwg on iPad. Is it po… --- ## [Problema al exportar en DWG 2D](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problema-al-exportar-en-dwg-2d/170240)
**Author:** [@ed.revolledo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ed.revolledo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problema-al-exportar-en-dwg-2d/170240 "2022-04-20T04:35:38Z")
Acabo de instalar mi Sketchup 2021, todas las funcionalidades están ok, pero para exportar el modelo a un archivo dwg, no me funciona a pesar que la función está habilitada y me salen todos las ventanas hasta dar export,… --- ## [Layout 2022 Incorrect size import dwg conversion issue autocad](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-2022-incorrect-size-import-dwg-conversion-issue-autocad/193485)
**Author:** [@nicolabarbagligeom](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/nicolabarbagligeom)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-2022-incorrect-size-import-dwg-conversion-issue-autocad/193485 "2022-03-22T13:59:50Z")
Hi guys lately in the export from layout some external collaborators who use autocad have pointed out errors in size. Let me explain myself better in this case if I measure a precise dimension, for example 1110 cm or dra… --- ## [Faces disappear/become transparent after export to PDF](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/faces-disappear-become-transparent-after-export-to-pdf/33114)
**Author:** [@c2check](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/c2check)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/faces-disappear-become-transparent-after-export-to-pdf/33114 "2022-01-18T17:27:03Z")
Hi all— I’m trying to export a scene to 2D PDF, but some of the faces disappear or become transparent. Any idea as to why or what to do?? --- ## [Exporting JPEGs on SketchUp Pro 2020; how to keep line scale multiplier set to 2x](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/exporting-jpegs-on-sketchup-pro-2020-how-to-keep-line-scale-multiplier-set-to-2x/174181)
**Author:** [@veronica.d](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/veronica.d)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/exporting-jpegs-on-sketchup-pro-2020-how-to-keep-line-scale-multiplier-set-to-2x/174181 "2021-08-31T22:55:00Z")
I have to keep changing the Line scale multiplier to 2.00 x every single time I export. If I forget, my lines are too small. The “Width” and “Height” saves with my template why doesn’t the “Line scale multiplier” save?… --- ## [Batch Exports of 2D Graphics from Scenes](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/batch-exports-of-2d-graphics-from-scenes/110048)
**Author:** [@jarvis393](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jarvis393)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/batch-exports-of-2d-graphics-from-scenes/110048 "2021-01-27T19:40:41Z")
I export a lot of 2D graphics as jpeg files for emailing to customers and as images for my website. The protocol I currently use is to generate SCENES then export them one x one to Dropbox. Sometimes there can be 12 to… --- ## [LWPOLYLINE creating arcs from vertices / edges](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/lwpolyline-creating-arcs-from-vertices-edges/139570)
**Author:** [@marcosyu](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marcosyu)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/lwpolyline-creating-arcs-from-vertices-edges/139570 "2020-10-20T12:18:45Z")
I’m using POLYLINE for my dxf export all is good except I can’t smoothen the arc’s it always returns as straight edges(lines). Then I stumbled upon LWPOLYLINE. The arcs are smooth but I don’t know how do I correctly gen… --- ## [SketchUp Pro 2020 Exporting to 2D - PDF, only exports outline of 3D Warehouse components](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-2020-exporting-to-2d-pdf-only-exports-outline-of-3d-warehouse-components/137276)
**Author:** [@Curious\_case](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Curious_case)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-pro-2020-exporting-to-2d-pdf-only-exports-outline-of-3d-warehouse-components/137276 "2020-09-26T21:38:32Z")
Hello everyone, I am trying to export my Scene in 2D in PDF format and for some reason the components that I use from 3D Warehouse (vehicles and trees) are printing out only with their outline (I can see the linework of… --- ## [Pro 2020 Export Resolution](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/pro-2020-export-resolution/121311)
**Author:** [@glemmel](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/glemmel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/pro-2020-export-resolution/121311 "2020-07-30T10:49:07Z")
What happened to the ability to increase the export resolution (see screenshot)? My 2D image exports are pretty pixelated, and I can’t boost the resolution at all. Suggestions? Thoughts?! --- ## [LayOut 2020 export DWG](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-2020-export-dwg/128725)
**Author:** [@lucas.brizolla](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/lucas.brizolla)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-2020-export-dwg/128725 "2020-06-16T18:42:07Z")
Hello, I would like a help with exporting LayOut files to DWG. I am facing problems with positioning the viewports within the DWG that was generated by LayOut. In skp file is assigned to different layers (tags) for ea… --- ## [Why PDF quality is so different from image/video, and how to achive PDF quality for image/video](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-pdf-quality-is-so-different-from-image-video-and-how-to-achive-pdf-quality-for-image-video/126122)
**Author:** [@VIRI](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/VIRI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/why-pdf-quality-is-so-different-from-image-video-and-how-to-achive-pdf-quality-for-image-video/126122 "2020-05-21T08:24:13Z")
Dear All, I’m trying to find a solution for high quality image/video export. But, unfortunately, it is not so smooth and clear. As a perfect example of high quality export is PDF format file I’ve attached for compari… [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/2d-export/754.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=2d-export)