IMPORTING AN AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE FILE INTO SKETCHUP

[melissacohen]

I have an autoCAD architecture file that I received from an architect.  I used it to create my kitchen layout, etc.  I cannot import it into Sketchup where the walls, doors, window, etc. show up.  I tried saving it as a 2013 file, I tried changing the presentation settings, any other ideas?  I know I can save it as a PDF but I prefer importing the dwg file.  

[ennujozlagam]

try to save your drawing into much lower version of autocad before import to sketchup and see if helps. thanks

[imadHabash]

Hi,

Before you import a file, it's helpful to know what CAD entities SketchUp Pro does and doesn't support and how to prepare your CAD file for best results. please read more info from here . >> Click <<

[melissacohen]

that did not work, as I tried to save in version 13.  But I "exploded" the drawing and that did the trick.

thanks,

[pendean]

That's pretty much what that document in the link noted, in case you did not know, ADT is an old name for AutoCADARCH

 

HTH