# \#autocad **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/autocad/767.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [The Layout Export .DWG Template](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-layout-export-dwg-template/327357)
**Author:** [@theLSmith](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/theLSmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/the-layout-export-dwg-template/327357 "2025-05-21T20:16:27Z")
Which template does Layout use to create a .DWG file when selecting File \> Export \> ‘Save as type:’ = DWG (\*.dwg) \> Save within Layout? --- ## [BUG REPORT: Lines from autocad import will not close to surface - Siteplan workflow needed!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bug-report-lines-from-autocad-import-will-not-close-to-surface-siteplan-workflow-needed/327341)
**Author:** [@suace](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/suace)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/bug-report-lines-from-autocad-import-will-not-close-to-surface-siteplan-workflow-needed/327341 "2025-05-16T20:22:18Z")
This is a continuation/breakout from this topic regarding a specific issue: The premise is this: simple, connected linework without endpoints will not form/cut closed surfaces. In this image of what is supposed to be a… --- ## [Frustration from CAD site plan to sketchup workflow](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/frustration-from-cad-site-plan-to-sketchup-workflow/327222)
**Author:** [@suace](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/suace)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/frustration-from-cad-site-plan-to-sketchup-workflow/327222 "2025-05-14T17:35:20Z")
To achieve an accurate context for a model, I tend to import the civil site plan for the project to grab curbs, roads, sidewalks, etc. This allows me to drape the drawing on to the geolocated site and extrude these site … --- ## [Solid in Sketchup, but not a solid anywhere else](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/solid-in-sketchup-but-not-a-solid-anywhere-else/324291)
**Author:** [@gosshawkshop](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/gosshawkshop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/solid-in-sketchup-but-not-a-solid-anywhere-else/324291 "2025-04-21T18:22:37Z")
Hello! Somewhat new to Sketchup. I have been using it for only a couple of months and have run into a little issue with a 3D part that I have made. The sketch, when grouped, shows as a solid. It has a volume and when us… --- ## [Import from Autocad Giving Errors](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/import-from-autocad-giving-errors/318599)
**Author:** [@STRENG25](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/STRENG25)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/import-from-autocad-giving-errors/318599 "2025-03-11T16:55:29Z")
Hi, I am receiving the same error and cannot find what the issue is when trying to import my .DWG file into Sketchup Pro. Warning: Some imported geometry is extremely far from the model origin. If you experience any … --- ## [AutoCAD Block import to Sketchup Component](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/autocad-block-import-to-sketchup-component/307197)
**Author:** [@KLead72](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/KLead72)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/autocad-block-import-to-sketchup-component/307197 "2025-01-07T13:07:40Z")
Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me. I am planning on setting up all my sketchup and autocad library components with the same name so that when I import Autocad Plans into sketchup, all th… --- ## [Importing geolocated 3D-Model from AutoCAD (Civil3D) in Sketschup](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importing-geolocated-3d-model-from-autocad-civil3d-in-sketschup/301190)
**Author:** [@PD-UB](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/PD-UB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importing-geolocated-3d-model-from-autocad-civil3d-in-sketschup/301190 "2024-11-27T12:17:58Z")
Hey! I would like to import a geolocated 3D-Model from AutoCad in Sketchup. Is there a way to import the file, so it is geolocated in sketchup. In the end it would be great that when i load the terrain, the model is at … --- ## [Export Sketchup to AutoCAD with Layers or Solids](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-sketchup-to-autocad-with-layers-or-solids/287753)
**Author:** [@izaacpost](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/izaacpost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/export-sketchup-to-autocad-with-layers-or-solids/287753 "2024-08-29T09:49:27Z")
I’ve been a longtime users of Sketchup but I rarely export drawings as DWGs. Is there a way to export a 2D DWG drawing with Sketchup ‘Tags’ converted into AutoCAD ‘Layers’? When exported in 3D, the DWG contains layers 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… --- ## [Importing AutoCAD files](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importing-autocad-files/188316)
**Author:** [@ziggystardog](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ziggystardog)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importing-autocad-files/188316 "2024-04-05T08:48:03Z")
I have never successfully imported an AutoCAD drawing into SketchUp. I have a survey drawing that I was able to import only after signing up for an AutoCAD trial and exporting it to SketchUp. Why is it so hard for Sketch… --- ## [Help Needed: Importing AutoCAD into SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-needed-importing-autocad-into-sketchup/264208)
**Author:** [@shawkrismohammed](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/shawkrismohammed)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-needed-importing-autocad-into-sketchup/264208 "2024-03-19T13:57:09Z")
Hello, I’m having trouble importing AutoCAD files into SketchUp—they’re not generating faces despite trying various extensions and checking edges thoroughly. Another issue I’m facing is that when I import the file the … --- ## [When I import CAD Model then it create problem](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/when-i-import-cad-model-then-it-create-problem/259020)
**Author:** [@heroexpert254](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/heroexpert254)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/when-i-import-cad-model-then-it-create-problem/259020 "2024-02-09T18:26:46Z")
I import Cad files in SketchUp to draw but i come to say that “this does not appear in SketchUp Model” but when I use it first time it is work very well. Plz if someone can help in this Then plz send msgg on 03269741156.… --- ## [Sketchup says i open my file in another application](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-says-i-open-my-file-in-another-application/255252)
**Author:** [@adia](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/adia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-says-i-open-my-file-in-another-application/255252 "2024-01-13T00:11:26Z")
i was about to export my file to 2D dwg file but it always says like the picture i attach, but i wasn’t open any file beside this --- ## [Cannot correctly export images from Layout to .DWG to be able to manipulate them in AutoCad](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cannot-correctly-export-images-from-layout-to-dwg-to-be-able-to-manipulate-them-in-autocad/238618)
**Author:** [@valphonse2150](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/valphonse2150)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cannot-correctly-export-images-from-layout-to-dwg-to-be-able-to-manipulate-them-in-autocad/238618 "2023-08-16T01:10:46Z")
Hi all I am having difficulties exporting my Layout files to .DWG to be able to open and manipulate them in CAD. Forgive my ignorance as I am a novice at using AutoCAD. I worked out that if I export to .dwg and include… --- ## [Problem when importing file from AutoCAD](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-when-importing-file-from-autocad/234596)
**Author:** [@noracampos](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/noracampos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-when-importing-file-from-autocad/234596 "2023-07-05T17:58:50Z")
Hello, I have a problem when importing a file from AutoCAD, it doesn’t matter how ‘clean’ the file is, the visualization is the one shown in the photo. System info: -GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 -Windows 10 64-bit -S… --- ## [Calling for testers for the Trimble Drawing Beta Programme!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/calling-for-testers-for-the-trimble-drawing-beta-programme/230726)
**Author:** [@olivia\_feng](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/olivia_feng)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/calling-for-testers-for-the-trimble-drawing-beta-programme/230726 "2023-06-24T17:09:16Z")
We are pleased to inform you that the Trimble and SketchUp team have been working on a new version of the CAD in Trimble Connect integration called Trimble Drawing. Trimble Drawing allows users to create a DWG file from … --- ## [Switching Between CAD and SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/switching-between-cad-and-sketchup/227514)
**Author:** [@pjiwonlim](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/pjiwonlim)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/switching-between-cad-and-sketchup/227514 "2023-04-19T09:43:24Z")
Hi All, I use both SketchUp and CAD but I started SketchUp years ago and just started CAD a few months ago. If you use both, is it easier to switch from dwg to skp or skp to dwg? And which is better for basic drawings a… --- ## [Problem in Drawing When Importing DWG to SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-in-drawing-when-importing-dwg-to-sketchup/227393)
**Author:** [@pjiwonlim](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/pjiwonlim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/problem-in-drawing-when-importing-dwg-to-sketchup/227393 "2023-04-19T07:27:12Z")
Hi All, When I import a 3d dwg file to SketchUp, the whole drawing and each surfaces shows as a drawing, so when I explode them all the edges all disappear and the surface of the drawing turns into one whole surface. If… --- ## [SketchUp Tutorial – How To Turn 2D Floor Plans into 3D Models (in 5 EASY steps)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-tutorial-how-to-turn-2d-floor-plans-into-3d-models-in-5-easy-steps/211189)
**Author:** [@alexoliver](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/alexoliver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-tutorial-how-to-turn-2d-floor-plans-into-3d-models-in-5-easy-steps/211189 "2022-10-20T13:57:52Z")
Need to turn a 2D floor plan into a 3D SketchUp model? We created a video tutorial that walks you through the process. In the video we cover how to: Import & Scale Your 2D Plan Draw the Walls Add the Door Openings Add … --- ## [Exporting 2D .dwg file crashes AutoCAD](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/exporting-2d-dwg-file-crashes-autocad/219693)
**Author:** [@amandawebber](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/amandawebber)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/exporting-2d-dwg-file-crashes-autocad/219693 "2023-02-10T20:15:16Z")
My typical work method has been to export 2D .dwg files from SKP to then use in AutoCAD as reference. Now, once I open the exported .dwg file, my AutoCAD freezes (black screen,) and I have to force quit the program. This… --- ## [How do I project 2D surfaces with assigned materials onto topo?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-project-2d-surfaces-with-assigned-materials-onto-topo/219485)
**Author:** [@lemiller](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/lemiller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-project-2d-surfaces-with-assigned-materials-onto-topo/219485 "2023-02-07T15:37:16Z")
I have modeled subregions for a site model in 2D based off of a 2D CAD file. I imported the same CAD file in 3D below this 2D surface and want to project/drape/copy these surfaces and their materials down onto the topo s… --- ## [Dwg corrupt export SU 2022](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dwg-corrupt-export-su-2022/212337)
**Author:** [@GRIP](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/GRIP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dwg-corrupt-export-su-2022/212337 "2022-11-07T14:50:55Z")
I Searched first for similar topics but couldn’t find the solution from it, hope some of you can help me out! In earlier versions from .skp I could export to dwg with no feedback from the clients who need it in .dwg to … --- ## [CAD Importing as 3D](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cad-importing-as-3d/209694)
**Author:** [@ckd](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ckd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cad-importing-as-3d/209694 "2022-10-06T03:39:35Z")
Hello - When I import a .DWG from this one architect, its coming through as 3D but not in a good way. Does he need to change his export settings or is there a way to import / change to 2D (a true flat 2D, not just parall… --- ## [Need help with changing origin point in CAD file from Civil Engineer](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/need-help-with-changing-origin-point-in-cad-file-from-civil-engineer/200747)
**Author:** [@jawsnaz](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/jawsnaz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/need-help-with-changing-origin-point-in-cad-file-from-civil-engineer/200747 "2022-06-10T04:54:16Z")
Hey All. I received a dwg file from a Civil Engineer and can’t import it into SU. SU gives me the Origin Point is too far away error when I try to import it. I do not have Autocad. Can someone help me change the orig… --- ## [Import/Export AutoCAD to SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/import-export-autocad-to-sketchup/194451)
**Author:** [@ziggystardog](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ziggystardog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/import-export-autocad-to-sketchup/194451 "2022-04-05T00:15:41Z")
If I can’t convert files to/from SketchUp reliably, then this program is useless to me. Why can’t we all just get along? I don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on AutoCAD. I want to be able to use SketchUp. And yet I… --- ## [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… --- ## [Sketchup layers and associated colors do not export to CAD](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-layers-and-associated-colors-do-not-export-to-cad/177698)
**Author:** [@travis2](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/travis2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-layers-and-associated-colors-do-not-export-to-cad/177698 "2021-10-11T22:53:15Z")
Does anyone have an efficient workflow for exporting Sketchup files into CAD where the layers are preserved and the color for each layer transfers? I run into the same problem each time I export from SU to CAD for consul… --- ## [LISP to Math formula / Ruby code](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/lisp-to-math-formula-ruby-code/172667)
**Author:** [@marcosyu](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marcosyu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/lisp-to-math-formula-ruby-code/172667 "2021-08-18T02:08:58Z")
Hi there, I’m a ruby developer and starting to be sketchup developer. I was looking for some formula for my bulge calculation and I stumble upon this LISP formula that could help me but unfortunately I don’t have any… --- ## [Strange way of handling autocad Regions](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/strange-way-of-handling-autocad-regions/171931)
**Author:** [@paul.millet](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/paul.millet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/strange-way-of-handling-autocad-regions/171931 "2021-08-05T10:48:45Z")
Hello, For a couple of versions, dwg imports handle autocad regions. Importing and Exporting CAD Files | SketchUp Help, confirmed by the import dialog that reports imported regions. But I find the result not very explo… --- ## [.SHP to .DXF to .SKP Impor Error](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/shp-to-dxf-to-skp-impor-error/151652)
**Author:** [@asalvaesiyan](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/asalvaesiyan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/shp-to-dxf-to-skp-impor-error/151652 "2021-02-02T19:06:00Z")
Hi everyone. I have saved .shp polygon (QGis file) to .dxf and it opened just fine in AutoCAD. It opened as a block so I exploded the polylines and saved them as .dxf 2013 version as I usually do when I import CAD file… [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/autocad/767.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=autocad)