# \#generate\_report **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/generate-report/349.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [Seeking Plugin Developer for Generating Reports](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/seeking-plugin-developer-for-generating-reports/345715)
**Author:** [@letsboogie](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/letsboogie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/seeking-plugin-developer-for-generating-reports/345715 "2026-04-03T20:24:58Z")
Hello! My company is exploring options and considering hiring a freelance developer to write a plugin for Sketchup. We have shelves of products built as components, and we currently use Generate Report to extract a lis… --- ## [Annoying bug in generate report](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/annoying-bug-in-generate-report/342182)
**Author:** [@mkluth70](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mkluth70)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/annoying-bug-in-generate-report/342182 "2025-11-19T22:42:08Z")
There is still an annoying bug in generate reports: If generate report is done with the roof as one component, it counts “Quertraeger\_Decke” twice. The others, which have an instance like copy 002 003 ecc. will not … --- ## [Add .grt to list of accepted files on forum](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-grt-to-list-of-accepted-files-on-forum/71938)
**Author:** [@MikeWayzovski](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MikeWayzovski)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-grt-to-list-of-accepted-files-on-forum/71938 "2025-02-14T15:37:26Z")
With version 2018 , it is possible to import and export ‘Generate Report Template Files’ (.grt) but they cannot be uploaded here on the forum: please add to the list of authorized extensions --- ## [Generate Report acting strangely with dynamic attribute visibility in Options Dialog](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-acting-strangely-with-dynamic-attribute-visibility-in-options-dialog/313502)
**Author:** [@ryan.moore](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ryan.moore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-acting-strangely-with-dynamic-attribute-visibility-in-options-dialog/313502 "2025-02-11T19:37:58Z")
So I am running into this bug where the value of a custom dynamic attribute in a component does not appear in generate report. I thought maybe if I remove the attribute from my generate report template and bring it… --- ## [File \> Generate Report. Can't find in 2024 menu, please help](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/file-generate-report-cant-find-in-2024-menu-please-help/305397)
**Author:** [@debk](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/debk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/file-generate-report-cant-find-in-2024-menu-please-help/305397 "2024-12-24T16:12:27Z")
Hi. I have SketchUp Pro 24.0.594. In previous versions, to generate a materials report, it was simply found via “File \> Generate Report”. I don’t see Generate Report option on the menu there (or anywhere) in the progr… --- ## [Report generates how it should, excel not!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/report-generates-how-it-should-excel-not/289247)
**Author:** [@mkluth70](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mkluth70)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/report-generates-how-it-should-excel-not/289247 "2024-09-10T08:00:21Z")
Hi there, Big problem!! Sketchup seems to generate the report how it should be, but in excel it imports wrong: My material and also other datas are missing!!! when doing csv import, any suggestions?? --- ## [Function "Generate Report" Spits out an Error Message](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/function-generate-report-spits-out-an-error-message/73759)
**Author:** [@MMMeasure](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MMMeasure)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/function-generate-report-spits-out-an-error-message/73759 "2024-07-13T00:58:08Z")
We draft components for construction, and we use sketch up for that. So far it has been working good, but as of couple of days ago, half of our computers stopped generating reports. We would use “Generate Report” to cal… --- ## [Generate report to XLS](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-to-xls/274612)
**Author:** [@Syksy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Syksy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-to-xls/274612 "2024-06-19T07:43:34Z")
Hey! Is there a way to set that the report gererated by “generate report” get downloades directly in XLS? instead of CVS? --- ## [Generate Report Issue](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-issue/272789)
**Author:** [@ttindall](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ttindall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-issue/272789 "2024-05-13T15:38:37Z")
Hello, I have been getting this error with generate report for about two weeks now. I’m on the latest version of sketchup. I have internet connection. I have contacted support but so far none of their fixes have helped. … --- ## [Challenges in Automated Extraction of Statistics Reports](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/challenges-in-automated-extraction-of-statistics-reports/265705)
**Author:** [@RichardLins](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/RichardLins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/challenges-in-automated-extraction-of-statistics-reports/265705 "2024-03-28T19:57:32Z")
I developed a dynamic component to extract feasibility study statistics automatically. Initially, it only extracted general statistics of total area. The areas of individual housing units were extracted manually. However… --- ## [Sketchup Advanced Report Template](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-advanced-report-template/256524)
**Author:** [@leo0568](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/leo0568)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-advanced-report-template/256524 "2024-01-26T06:36:27Z")
Hi, everyone, Is there any way to customize the Template in Report Generator in sketchup Pro?, I’d like to generate a report with nested format like the Outliner, where the componets are contained in their parent compone… --- ## [Material Take Off using Ruby](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/material-take-off-using-ruby/254132)
**Author:** [@tks](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/material-take-off-using-ruby/254132 "2024-01-05T21:39:28Z")
Hi Everyone, I wanted to generate data for Material Take Off from SketchUp models. Normally a user will do it using “Generate Report” option. From a thread in forum, I got to know that functionality of “Generate Report”… --- ## [Generate report and mysterious value](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-and-mysterious-value/252000)
**Author:** [@Syksy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Syksy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-and-mysterious-value/252000 "2023-12-25T22:01:11Z")
Hi everyone! I am generating the report and at the top of the list comes out a number, which i may think its the total of objects in the model, as seen here below. I want to know how to get rid of it because its not u… --- ## [Nesting and report](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/nesting-and-report/251435)
**Author:** [@Syksy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Syksy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/nesting-and-report/251435 "2023-12-12T13:05:44Z")
Hi there! I am trying to export a report and i have components that are simple and other that are nested into other component. For example: Components that are walls (just the solid) And then doors (Component made out… --- ## [Generate report with data from a list](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-with-data-from-a-list/251581)
**Author:** [@Syksy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Syksy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-with-data-from-a-list/251581 "2023-12-12T11:43:27Z")
Hi! im diving into the world of Generate report, and i cant find a way to show as a filter the data i have in an attribute, i proceed to explain it : I have added the “thickness” (spessore) attribute to my DC, as so, to… --- ## [Report issues](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/report-issues/249802)
**Author:** [@Syksy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Syksy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/report-issues/249802 "2023-12-11T11:57:45Z")
Hi! im struggling with report, when i make it, it doesnt count the components that are the same and have the same lenght, because it renames them with #1, #2…and so i dont know what am i doing wrong --- ## [Issue with a RBS old extension and the report](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/issue-with-a-rbs-old-extension-and-the-report/251421)
**Author:** [@Syksy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Syksy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/issue-with-a-rbs-old-extension-and-the-report/251421 "2023-12-11T09:09:31Z")
Ok, let’s see how I can formulate this question so that you can understand me: At the place where I work, where we build structures with tubes and joints, a few years ago they had a sketchup extension created for themse… --- ## [Definition, Instance, Entity name, definition name](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/definition-instance-entity-name-definition-name/242134)
**Author:** [@mkluth70](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mkluth70)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/definition-instance-entity-name-definition-name/242134 "2023-09-19T15:34:15Z")
Hi there, can somebody give me a clear description and use of these different component attributes/ properties? Often I am confused about it and asking myself how to use them properly for making reports ecc. There are… --- ## [Atmaca Report Entities Extension](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/atmaca-report-entities-extension/238769)
**Author:** [@ferhat\_atmaca](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ferhat_atmaca)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/atmaca-report-entities-extension/238769 "2023-08-17T12:03:57Z")
Hello. I would like to introduce to you an extension I have created through extensive research, based on my own needs. I developed the “Atmaca Report Entities” SketchUp extension for everyone to use freely and easily. Wi… --- ## [Generate report, how to set levels?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-how-to-set-levels/235786)
**Author:** [@marinolembert](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/marinolembert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-how-to-set-levels/235786 "2023-07-18T05:50:05Z")
in the generate report attributes list figure the (level) item. how do I set this attribute? when importing models from Revit the levels are already set and the program recognizes it. how do i make it on my SketchUp bui… --- ## [Generate Report does not include component copies](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-does-not-include-component-copies/80600)
**Author:** [@simonbenjamincalendar](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/simonbenjamincalendar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-does-not-include-component-copies/80600 "2023-06-16T08:57:54Z")
Hi, Has anyone else noticed that the post 2016 generate report does not include component copies? I have historically used the pre 2016 report (by switching off the internet) but due to large models making this a very … --- ## [Nested Hidden components not to be counted](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/nested-hidden-components-not-to-be-counted/226769)
**Author:** [@mkluth70](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mkluth70)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/nested-hidden-components-not-to-be-counted/226769 "2023-04-12T08:57:33Z")
Hi there, I want to make a report from a dynamic component that used copies of a component inside of it. Works quite well, but sometimes one of these copies is hidden and i dont want to count it or have it counted with… --- ## [In generate\_report, components below level 2 are not displayed under any settings](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/in-generate-report-components-below-level-2-are-not-displayed-under-any-settings/217404)
**Author:** [@svparshin](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/svparshin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/in-generate-report-components-below-level-2-are-not-displayed-under-any-settings/217404 "2023-01-12T03:38:06Z")
In generate\_report, components below level 2 are not displayed under any settings. I tried all level options. The result is no more than 2. --- ## [Tag Folders in Generate Report](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tag-folders-in-generate-report/212835)
**Author:** [@ttindall](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ttindall)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/tag-folders-in-generate-report/212835 "2022-11-10T16:33:50Z")
Hello, is there a way to have the Tag Folder show up in generate report as well as the normal tag? --- ## [Missing 'Group By' variables when generating reports](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/missing-group-by-variables-when-generating-reports/211476)
**Author:** [@Czuchnicki](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Czuchnicki)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/missing-group-by-variables-when-generating-reports/211476 "2022-10-26T19:47:49Z")
Hi there, I use SketchUp to create planting plans as part of my garden design business. I’ve attached a simple design with each circle defined as a component and representing a plant. I have developed my own materials c… --- ## [Edge counting in the same material, similar to FredoTools Report Area with surfaces](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/edge-counting-in-the-same-material-similar-to-fredotools-report-area-with-surfaces/211255)
**Author:** [@Jedaj1990](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Jedaj1990)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/edge-counting-in-the-same-material-similar-to-fredotools-report-area-with-surfaces/211255 "2022-10-22T10:25:50Z")
Hi, I’m just starting my adventure with sketchup extensions. I am looking for a method or extension that will generate a report where all edges will be summed up by their color / material. Just like the FredoTools Rep… --- ## [Nested components and reports](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/nested-components-and-reports/194834)
**Author:** [@mkluth70](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mkluth70)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/nested-components-and-reports/194834 "2022-10-16T10:42:53Z")
Hi there, I want to generate a report with all my components inside the model. But if I have nested components, it won’t work until I expolde the higher components… In my wall component I have 9 beams 625mm, 3 590m… --- ## [Generate Report with Dynamic Component](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-with-dynamic-component/204491)
**Author:** [@Vrt513](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Vrt513)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-with-dynamic-component/204491 "2022-08-02T03:36:14Z")
I have started using Dynamic Component from few days back. After using DC I am having a issues on Generate Report. I just want the details of selected component (selected on component option)on report but all the compone… --- ## [Dynamic component and reports](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dynamic-component-and-reports/76203)
**Author:** [@mathieubrassard1987](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mathieubrassard1987)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dynamic-component-and-reports/76203 "2022-07-28T19:15:39Z")
Hello world, Alright, so Im working on a somewhat complex dynamic wall which is intended to be used by designers. It is supposed give them a tool to easily place our walls when planning office renovations. The dynamic … --- ## [Generate report Errormessage](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-errormessage/193923)
**Author:** [@mkluth70](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mkluth70)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/generate-report-errormessage/193923 "2022-04-01T17:17:30Z")
Hi there, I have another issue with generating reports. Sometimes I get an error message: What can it be?? [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/generate-report/349.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=generate_report)