# \#import **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/import/210.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [SketchUp unable to select imported components](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-unable-to-select-imported-components/350847)
**Author:** [@refitjoseph](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/refitjoseph)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-unable-to-select-imported-components/350847 "2026-10-23T08:36:27Z")
Hi all, For context, as part of my work I need to convert lots of 3D objects to SKP and get them render ready for V-Ray. I’ve recently had quite a few issues where I’ve tried to convert a range of formats (FBX and OBJ m… --- ## [Importing STP/STEP files](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importing-stp-step-files/341303)
**Author:** [@pem](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/pem)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importing-stp-step-files/341303 "2026-10-15T18:18:36Z")
We often receive STP files from our suppliers and need to convert them into our SketchUp models. We’ve been using a plugin (SimLab STP importer), which is not ideal, so we would really like to have the import bui… --- ## [Scan essentials + SketchUp 2026 not opening .laz](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scan-essentials-sketchup-2026-not-opening-laz/350469)
**Author:** [@Hyppyrikeisari](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Hyppyrikeisari)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/scan-essentials-sketchup-2026-not-opening-laz/350469 "2026-10-13T10:07:04Z")
I have skethup 2026 and scan essentials and when i try to open .laz file it gives me “importing point clouds is a feature only available in sketchup studio. please purchase or activate a trial version”. If i understand c… --- ## [How to stop DWGs generating faces on import?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-stop-dwgs-generating-faces-on-import/350404)
**Author:** [@Frances](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Frances)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-stop-dwgs-generating-faces-on-import/350404 "2026-10-06T17:20:28Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been having a problem since updating to 2026 where importing DWGs generates faces. It didn’t happen to me in older versions and it’s really unhelpful for what I’m doing. Does anyone know how to stop th… --- ## [Join SketchUp Private Labs: Take your SketchUp-to-Revit workflow to the next level 🚀](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/join-sketchup-private-labs-take-your-sketchup-to-revit-workflow-to-the-next-level/350157)
**Author:** [@LauraLuvisotto](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/LauraLuvisotto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/join-sketchup-private-labs-take-your-sketchup-to-revit-workflow-to-the-next-level/350157 "2026-09-24T14:00:59Z")
Hey there! Do you regularly move your designs between SketchUp and Revit? We’re excited to share that an all-new SketchUp Importer for Revit is available for testing in SketchUp Private Labs—and we’d love your feedback … --- ## [Height of 3D image](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/height-of-3d-image/350063)
**Author:** [@treacl](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/treacl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/height-of-3d-image/350063 "2026-09-20T04:12:30Z")
For an imported image (River map), I can’t raise it to ceiling height. If anyone knows how, please suggest the steps/icons. My group meeting is Tuesday, so any suggestions would be great! --- ## [Imported DWG shows rectangles as a curve](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/imported-dwg-shows-rectangles-as-a-curve/349794)
**Author:** [@Kevin8er](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Kevin8er)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/imported-dwg-shows-rectangles-as-a-curve/349794 "2026-09-08T17:28:52Z")
Hey all. I noticed with the latest version that rectangles are showing as a curve and I have to explode the curve to edit it. Any idea if this is a bug or feature. I’ve never had this happen before. --- ## [Unable to open file due to the legend "This does not appear to be a SketchUp model"](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unable-to-open-file-due-to-the-legend-this-does-not-appear-to-be-a-sketchup-model/349772)
**Author:** [@ro.navab](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ro.navab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unable-to-open-file-due-to-the-legend-this-does-not-appear-to-be-a-sketchup-model/349772 "2026-09-08T14:26:01Z")
Hello, I need help with opening the file I just made a couple hours ago. I saved it in my hard drive and when I try to open it again, it says that it doesn’t appear to be a SketchUp model. I already tried to open it from… --- ## [Clearing cache](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/clearing-cache/349602)
**Author:** [@Carolb](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Carolb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/clearing-cache/349602 "2026-09-01T20:53:49Z")
When opening a new file, it is referencing an old file. Is there a way to clear the cache in SkechUp --- ## [3D Warehouse has deleted items](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-warehouse-has-deleted-items/348868)
**Author:** [@ashlyn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ashlyn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-warehouse-has-deleted-items/348868 "2026-08-06T23:21:13Z")
Products that I used to be able to find in the 3D warehouse I am no longer able to find. For example, there are no Schluter products left in the 3D warehouse. I used to be able to find a certain Hinkley light that I used… --- ## [Best export format from Reality Scan](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/best-export-format-from-reality-scan/348804)
**Author:** [@Locis](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Locis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/best-export-format-from-reality-scan/348804 "2026-08-04T11:12:12Z")
What is the best import format to use if i am bringing in a large terrain model from Reality Scan to SU? It is a site plan and i want to add a SU model to it. I can get a DAE in but there are no colors / textures. --- ## [My 3D Doesn't Show in Other 3rd Party Software](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/my-3d-doesnt-show-in-other-3rd-party-software/348611)
**Author:** [@TheRealPMJ](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/TheRealPMJ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/my-3d-doesnt-show-in-other-3rd-party-software/348611 "2026-07-25T21:17:46Z")
I created a 3D desk and saved it by itself, and I successfully added it to 3D Warehouse. I downloaded it and was trying to import it into another third-party program, and it doesn’t show up there. I can download other … --- ## [3D Warehouse Search Is Limited](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-warehouse-search-is-limited/348239)
**Author:** [@mplank](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mplank)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-warehouse-search-is-limited/348239 "2026-07-10T21:55:23Z")
For some reason I am unable get the full 3D warehouse to load on both the desktop and online version. I will search for things like, ‘Blanket Flower’ or ‘Echinacea’ and will not get results even though I know there are m… --- ## [Viewport blacks out with small square around cursor ](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/viewport-blacks-out-with-small-square-around-cursor/347958)
**Author:** [@victorianpaige](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/victorianpaige)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/viewport-blacks-out-with-small-square-around-cursor/347958 "2026-06-26T22:12:30Z")
@colin Hoping you can help with a rendering issue I’m experiencing on SketchUp 2026. Setup: MacBook Pro M4 Pro SketchUp 2026 New graphics engine (Fast Feedback off) Symptom: When I activate any tool — specifically … --- ## [SKP file icons are not appearing in Windows 11 after switching computers](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/skp-file-icons-are-not-appearing-in-windows-11-after-switching-computers/347943)
**Author:** [@projetista05](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/projetista05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/skp-file-icons-are-not-appearing-in-windows-11-after-switching-computers/347943 "2026-06-26T13:11:54Z")
Hi everyone! I’m having a problem that started recently after I switched computers. I use SketchUp 2026 on Windows 11 and the program works normally. I can open, edit, and save projects without any problems. The onl… --- ## [Importer issues since version 1.2026.1.2 – Missing and misplaced geometry in 1.2026.1.6](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importer-issues-since-version-1-2026-1-2-missing-and-misplaced-geometry-in-1-2026-1-6/347828)
**Author:** [@laurent.deloecker](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/laurent.deloecker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/importer-issues-since-version-1-2026-1-2-missing-and-misplaced-geometry-in-1-2026-1-6/347828 "2026-06-22T05:38:56Z")
Hello, I would like to report an issue with the Revit Importer that appeared after version 1.2026.1.2 and is still present in the latest version 1.2026.1.6. Previous issue (1.2026.1.2) When version 1.2026.1.2 was relea… --- ## [How to report a security issue in the SketchUp SDK](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-report-a-security-issue-in-the-sketchup-sdk/347591)
**Author:** [@KevyVona](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/KevyVona)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-report-a-security-issue-in-the-sketchup-sdk/347591 "2026-06-18T13:00:27Z")
We recently discovered a security issue in the SketchUp SDK. How do we report this issue? --- ## [Revit Importer for Sketchup Studio -- Failed](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/revit-importer-for-sketchup-studio-failed/347699)
**Author:** [@justin.langlois](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/justin.langlois)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/revit-importer-for-sketchup-studio-failed/347699 "2026-06-16T11:08:36Z")
Hello, I continue not being able to import Revit models (2024, 2025 or 2026) in Sketchup Studio. I have tried saving the Revit models on my desktop as Central Models, or removing the worksets entirely and saving local c… --- ## [Point Cloud Crashing LayOut](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/point-cloud-crashing-layout/347586)
**Author:** [@yetiwelding](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/yetiwelding)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/point-cloud-crashing-layout/347586 "2026-06-15T18:13:58Z")
I have inserted a SketchUp model into layout and when it askes if I want the point cloud uploaded I say yes and it loads it up and my model pops up for a second and then layout crashes. It works fine with my model, stay… --- ## [I have an issue with my SKP file](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-have-an-issue-with-my-skp-file/347101)
**Author:** [@koukisalhi431](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/koukisalhi431)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-have-an-issue-with-my-skp-file/347101 "2026-05-28T15:32:07Z")
“Hello, my SketchUp file (YAzid Primo.skp) is corrupted. WinRAR can open it as a ZIP64 volume and shows ‘materials’ and ‘meta’ folders, but SketchUp gives an ‘Unable to open file’ error. Could you please help me recover … --- ## [3D design for photo](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-design-for-photo/346823)
**Author:** [@soelynnoo7400](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/soelynnoo7400)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/3d-design-for-photo/346823 "2026-05-14T18:15:32Z")
--- ## [About log in](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/about-log-in/346683)
**Author:** [@deenveesanono](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/deenveesanono)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/about-log-in/346683 "2026-05-06T18:41:19Z")
help me sign in sketch up --- ## [Geometry corrupted/shredded after Trimble Scan Essentials cloud point import](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/geometry-corrupted-shredded-after-trimble-scan-essentials-cloud-point-import/346451)
**Author:** [@Jove](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Jove)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/geometry-corrupted-shredded-after-trimble-scan-essentials-cloud-point-import/346451 "2026-04-28T11:10:12Z")
Hi everyone, I’m in a bit of a crisis and need some urgent technical advice. Yesterday, I imported a point cloud using Trimble Scan Essentials. Since then, my entire model geometry looks completely ruined (see attached … --- ## [We built a SketchUp plugin to import IKEA furniture in 2 clicks](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/we-built-a-sketchup-plugin-to-import-ikea-furniture-in-2-clicks/346322)
**Author:** [@Laelia](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Laelia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/we-built-a-sketchup-plugin-to-import-ikea-furniture-in-2-clicks/346322 "2026-04-24T06:49:10Z")
Hey :waving\_hand: Quick share for anyone using SketchUp for interior design: We got tired of wasting time modeling furniture or hunting for approximate models… so we built a small plugin that lets you import IKEA produ… --- ## [Revit 2026 rvt file not importing into SketchUp 2026 Studio](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/revit-2026-rvt-file-not-importing-into-sketchup-2026-studio/346160)
**Author:** [@KatrinaM](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/KatrinaM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/revit-2026-rvt-file-not-importing-into-sketchup-2026-studio/346160 "2026-04-15T19:18:11Z")
Hi I’m a student and I built a model in Revit 2026 with rft families in my model. I went to import my rvt. file into SketchUp and it keeps saying ‘import failed’. My file isn’t centralized, I’m up to date on the extensio… --- ## [SketchUp Studio 2026 Revit Importer](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-studio-2026-revit-importer/345855)
**Author:** [@egomez1](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/egomez1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-studio-2026-revit-importer/345855 "2026-04-02T16:01:08Z")
We are having issues in our Studio with the proper level of detail not being imported from our Revit files into SketchUp 2026 via the Revit Importer. It seems to be specifically on our roofing modifiers, such as gutters… --- ## [SketchUp 2026 not importing Revit .dwg files at correct origin](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2026-not-importing-revit-dwg-files-at-correct-origin/345819)
**Author:** [@travis.taylor](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/travis.taylor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-2026-not-importing-revit-dwg-files-at-correct-origin/345819 "2026-04-01T12:11:37Z")
Hi all, Can anyone replicate this issue. I noticed this on a current project and I’ve been out of this world for a bit. We convert Revit files occasionally and historically it’s imported by aligning the corners of the… --- ## [Lidar scan](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/lidar-scan/345734)
**Author:** [@John3564](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/John3564)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/lidar-scan/345734 "2026-03-29T01:12:17Z")
Good afternoon, let me start by saying I am new to this program and looking for help. My iPad A 16 does not have a LiDAR Scanner, my iPhone 16 pro max does, can and if so how can I use the LiDAR on my phone to use in Ske… --- ## [Updating Sketchup Pro for 3D Warehouse](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/updating-sketchup-pro-for-3d-warehouse/345613)
**Author:** [@Hedia](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Hedia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/updating-sketchup-pro-for-3d-warehouse/345613 "2026-03-24T15:03:31Z")
I try to use 3D Warehouse, but it request me to do an update. Once I launch the process, The Sketchup app update, it told me that the app will be closed to do the update. I am waiting a long time for the process afte… --- ## [Coordinates too far from the origin](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/coordinates-too-far-from-the-origin/345525)
**Author:** [@gustav.skans](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/gustav.skans)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/coordinates-too-far-from-the-origin/345525 "2026-03-19T11:08:54Z")
I often import IFC files from Trimble Connect by converting them to TrimBIM first. That works fine and the files become quite good and often correct enough, but I would really like to hear if there is some way to convert… [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/import/210.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=import)