# \#openstudio

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## [Sketchup latest update version 2026 (June) fail to load OpenStudio Root Directory](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-latest-update-version-2026-june-fail-to-load-openstudio-root-directory/347614)

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**Author:** [@Hepi](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Hepi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-latest-update-version-2026-june-fail-to-load-openstudio-root-directory/347614 "2026-06-12T14:39:40Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m currently experiencing an issue when trying to load the OpenStudio SketchUp Plug‑in on SketchUp 2026 using the latest available plugin version v1.12.0‑rc1. Before I updated to a new version of the curre…

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## [Multi building OpenStudio plug in](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/multi-building-openstudio-plug-in/324044)

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**Author:** [@civ19394150](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/civ19394150)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/multi-building-openstudio-plug-in/324044 "2025-04-19T13:48:58Z")

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Good evening , if anyone knows how to help me , i am trying to build a building with ground floor and first floor for energy simulation. The two floors have different occupancies so i make them separately , follow surfac…

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## [Installing OpenStudio - can it work with SketchUp for Web?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/installing-openstudio-can-it-work-with-sketchup-for-web/261363)

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**Author:** [@Bengo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Bengo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/installing-openstudio-can-it-work-with-sketchup-for-web/261363 "2024-02-26T18:08:26Z")

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I’m hoping to use OpenStudio for energy modeling. At present, I have a free account and am using SketchUp via the web. After poring over various sources, I’m guessing I need a downloaded version of SketchUp to install th…

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## [Elements in model dissapear creating a model to export to Openstudio](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/elements-in-model-dissapear-creating-a-model-to-export-to-openstudio/255004)

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**Author:** [@edgar.rey](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/edgar.rey)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/elements-in-model-dissapear-creating-a-model-to-export-to-openstudio/255004 "2024-01-11T03:01:38Z")

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Hello. I was working in a sketchup model for creating a openstudio model. First, I uploaded a 2D dwg file to create spaces using the openstudio sketchup plugin. During the process of creating spaces, windows, doors, I wa…

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## [Modeling different floor 1 than floors 2-6 - Best approach!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/modeling-different-floor-1-than-floors-2-6-best-approach/227176)

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**Author:** [@mark.stout](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mark.stout)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/modeling-different-floor-1-than-floors-2-6-best-approach/227176 "2023-04-17T15:26:20Z")

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I’m trying to model a 6-story building using OpenStudio (3.5.1), OpenStudioApplication (1.5.0), and Sketchup (2023). I imported floor plan 1 and used it to create the floor plan for floor 1 in Sketchup. I then used Crea…

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## [Can I use an existing SketchUp model in OpenStudio?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-i-use-an-existing-sketchup-model-in-openstudio/204750)

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**Author:** [@akhiljacob](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/akhiljacob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/can-i-use-an-existing-sketchup-model-in-openstudio/204750 "2022-08-05T20:21:42Z")

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Hi I need to model a building’s energy consumption so If I model the building as normal, can I use that in OpenStudio or do I need to model it differently? I am new to SketchUp so any help is appreciated.

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## [Openstudio 1.2.0](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/openstudio-1-2-0/176082)

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**Author:** [@Jerzy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/Jerzy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/openstudio-1-2-0/176082 "2021-09-21T06:35:06Z")

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Hello, We’ve just installed openstudio 1.2.0 (wich is working ok alone) and sketchup 2021, but are having an issue with the plugin installation to make them work together; this is the message i’ve been receiving: “This…

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## [Can't get the Plugin for OpenStudio in Sketchup](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-get-the-plugin-for-openstudio-in-sketchup/160939)

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**Author:** [@martrorod2](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/martrorod2)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-get-the-plugin-for-openstudio-in-sketchup/160939 "2021-04-16T12:59:39Z")

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Hola, Tengo un problema a la hora de cargar el plug in de OpenStudio en SketchUp, he probado todo lo que se me ocurre… He descargado la versión en español Pro de estudiantes tanto 2020 como 2019, y en ambas pasa lo mismo…

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## [Can't find my model in Sketchup Pro 2020](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-find-my-model-in-sketchup-pro-2020/158134)

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**Author:** [@DImitrios](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/DImitrios)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-find-my-model-in-sketchup-pro-2020/158134 "2021-03-24T12:11:44Z")

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Hello everyone. I have been looking around for the problem, I try some of the suggestionsI have been seen but nothing work :frowning: I’m working in a model on sketchup2020 and it is plug in Openstudio 3.0.1. The problem…

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## [Error Loading OpenStudio SketchUp Plug-in](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/error-loading-openstudio-sketchup-plug-in/156809)

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**Author:** [@SshaarR](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/SshaarR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2021, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/error-loading-openstudio-sketchup-plug-in/156809 "2021-03-15T05:38:54Z")

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I started recently using SketchUp, I installed SketchUp Pro 2021 and want to use the extension feature to link the OpenStudio Application 1.1.0, using the extension manager I’ve added the latest SketchUp Plugin 1.1.0 but…

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## [Updating an extension version when it incorrectly claims it is the most up to date version](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/updating-an-extension-version-when-it-incorrectly-claims-it-is-the-most-up-to-date-version/154401)

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**Author:** [@CullerWhale](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/CullerWhale)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/updating-an-extension-version-when-it-incorrectly-claims-it-is-the-most-up-to-date-version/154401 "2021-02-22T16:58:20Z")

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Hello, Sketchup randomly started using an older version of Openstudio (2.9) I have openstudio 3.1 on my computer and I select extenstions → openstudio → check for update: it incorrectly states that I am using the most r…

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## [Disappearing wall](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/disappearing-wall/71945)

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**Author:** [@daniela\_cp](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/daniela_cp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/disappearing-wall/71945 "2018-07-10T17:15:45Z")

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Hi, I tried to do an energy model of a building with OpenStudio and I constantly have to start over due to missing walls, I saved as an OpenStudio Model (.osm) this way I don’t get the error message and I manage to keep …

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## [Cant find rbz. file](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-find-rbz-file/71105)

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**Author:** [@mehwish.n.ahmed](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/mehwish.n.ahmed)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/cant-find-rbz-file/71105 "2018-06-28T11:15:42Z")

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I have been trying to add openstudio extension to sketchUp but it isnt working. SketchUp only accepts rbz. documents which I cant find in openstudio downloads. Openstudio only has rb. files. How can I add openstudio in s…

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## [Unable to find Open studio plugin in](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unable-to-find-open-studio-plugin-in/45633)

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**Author:** [@rushang.1992](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/rushang.1992)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unable-to-find-open-studio-plugin-in/45633 "2017-05-29T21:20:03Z")

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Hi friends, I have Sketchup Pro educator license and i have watched open studio tutorials where they use SketchupPro for building geometry.I have tried to install the same plug in but i cant find one. The legacy studio p…

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## [Editing 3D Warehouse building for energy simulation purpose](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/editing-3d-warehouse-building-for-energy-simulation-purpose/44020)

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**Author:** [@shijina](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/shijina)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/editing-3d-warehouse-building-for-energy-simulation-purpose/44020 "2017-05-04T21:53:28Z")

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Hello All, I am new to the sketch up tool. I belong to a research project for that we need to edit buildings for energy simulation.When i downloaded the buildings geometry from 3 D ware house and open it in sketch up…t…

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## [SketchUp Make and OpenStudio Plugin Error](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-make-and-openstudio-plugin-error/31096)

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**Author:** [@dongm628](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/dongm628)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-make-and-openstudio-plugin-error/31096 "2016-10-07T19:37:03Z")

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Hi I was working on a project for one of my university assignments, and this popped up as I was working on making windows I really need this to work can someone help me resolve this issue? thanks alot

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## [\[OpenStudio\] Displaced Groups after save and reopen](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/openstudio-displaced-groups-after-save-and-reopen/12115)

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**Author:** [@ruben\_ec\_santos](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ruben_ec_santos)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/openstudio-displaced-groups-after-save-and-reopen/12115 "2016-07-28T18:07:10Z")

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Hey there! After I draw my model in SketchUp, I close the program, and when I open it again, the model is all messed up. When I am opening the file, the preview looks good, but then when the program is loading it, i…

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## [New to OpenStudio SketchUp](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/new-to-openstudio-sketchup/1904)

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**Author:** [@sadaf\_ehsan](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/sadaf_ehsan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/new-to-openstudio-sketchup/1904 "2016-07-28T18:04:45Z")

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hi all, I am a beginner to sketchup. I have to work on open studio in conjunction with sketchup and energyplus. is there anyone else here who has already worked on openstudio sketchup or still working?? I am facing lo…
