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Fragmented lines from sketchup model import

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22122864
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Fragmented lines from sketchup model import

Hi, I recently did a model on sketchup and I imported it onto cad using the sketchup import add-in. The model appears to have random lines that are not present on sketchup and it doesn't allow an edit. Once I select it, it selects with the walls and windows together. It seems as though some vertices are connected. Is there a way of erasing individual lines or getting the model to look clean without these random lines ?

 

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Valentin-WSP
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@22122864 ,

 

Use the Autodesk App Manager to verify you are using the latest version from the Autodesk App Store.

 



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Emilio Valentin
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22122864
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Yes, I am. I installed them recently. 

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Valentin-WSP
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@22122864 ,

 

Then you may need to contact customer support:  AutoCAD.apps@autodesk.com

 



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Emilio Valentin
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Johanna_Esteban
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Hi @22122864 

 

With the next workflow, you´ll get clean models, which is necessary 3ds max software for these results.

 

1. In SketchUp:

Export the 3D Model with .3ds extension.

 

Johanna_Esteban_2-1696863685265.png

 

2. In 3ds Max:

Import the .3ds file 

 

Johanna_Esteban_3-1696863789916.png

 

Johanna_Esteban_4-1696863798425.png

Johanna_Esteban_5-1696863804930.png

 

By default, the geometry is imported without the diagonal lines:

 

Johanna_Esteban_6-1696863819621.png 
Johanna_Esteban_7-1696863827942.png Johanna_Esteban_8-1696863845183.png

Now, with the cleaned geometry, export the file to the .dwg extension.

 

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Please select the "AutoCAD 2004 DWG" version for the entities in AutoCAD will be Polyface Meshes (if you don't export in the version, the results will be Meshes), The Polyface Meshes cab be stretch and don't have a high weight.

 

Johanna_Esteban_11-1696863915892.png

 

3. In AutoCAD:

 

You can open the .dwg file and the entities look like this:
Johanna_Esteban_12-1696863923547.png

If you select any entity, the type is a Polyface Mesh 😊.

Johanna_Esteban_13-1696863930490.png

 

In addition, as a result of exporting from 3ds max to Autocad, a layer has been created "Ashade", which appears locked, and cannot be purged; and, the color of the layers has changed.

 

Johanna_Esteban_14-1696864767252.png

 

About the Ashade Layer:
Please, Unlock the Ashade layer and invoke the LAYDEL command, then Name Option and select the Ashade layer in menu.

Johanna_Esteban_15-1696864788401.png

Johanna_Esteban_16-1696864822936.png

 

Confirm if you are sure...

Johanna_Esteban_17-1696864857929.png

 

And... the layer disappear 😎

 

Johanna_Esteban_19-1696865107474.png

 

About the color, I recommend changing the colors for new in the Intex Color Tab.

 

 

Well, I hope I have not extended too much. 
Please let me know how it works for you. 😉

 



Johanna Esteban

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