Bimdex：SOLIDWORKS TO SketchUp?Exporter

A data exchange plugin which creates Native sketchUp components from SolidWorks

Parts and Assemblies.

 

AT A GLANCE?

How SolidWorks models Imported in SketchUp?

The Multi-CAD collaboration is facing multiple challenges. We commit a solution that’s BIMDeX data exchange installer with Clear intuitive UI.

 

SolidWorks to SketchUp data Exporter/Converter is a simple way of data exchange through plug-in/add-on tool which creates native SketchUp components (.skp) from SolidWorks parts (.sldprt) and assemblies (.sldasm)

Exports your SolidWorks model into a BXF file using BXF Exporter Plug-in. Which can be Imported in the SketchUp platform using BXF Importer Plug-in.

There will be no loss in geometry or any other meta data, all the associated properties would be brought in and the RGB colors as well.

The tool supports various industry specific requirements like geometric simplification, parameter data exchange.

It comes with multilingual support (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, etc.)?

 

Supported Version:

SolidWorks: 2015 - 2020

SketchUp: 2017 - 2020

 

HOW IT WORKS

SolidWorks to SketchUp Workflow

  

 

01

SolidWorks

SLDPRT & SLDASM file Formats

Export the SolidWorks Model to BXF file by using BXF Exporter for SolidWorks

  

 

02

BIMDeX

BXF file Format

BXF file would carry all the design data information of the model.?

 

03

SketchUp

SKP file Format

Import the BXF file in SketchUp using the BIMDeX Importer to obtain native SketchUp components?

 

HOW IS IT DIFFERENT?

SolidWorks to SketchUp Conversion Features

Expose SolidWorks platform into a SketchUp environment with easy transfer of SolidWorks model to SketchUp, other BIM and mechanical software. Control and safe data transfer.

 

Part And Assembly Conversion To SketchUp Components

Convert all your SolidWorks parts and assemblies to native SketchUp Components in a 2-step process.

 

Configuration Specific Export

Export based on your desired configuration and coordinate system to obtain the required orientation inside SketchUp.

 

Customized Export

Option to exclude components based on volume, Quantity & Standard holes. Also, option to select desired parts & assemblies for Export

 

Better Geometry & Material Conversion

Obtain non-triangulated solid geometry. Instantiate your parts and maintain the hierarchy inside SketchUp. Also, all applied RGB colors will be exported .

 

More Than Just An Import

Tool have option to import using various import types to maintain model hierarchy in SketchUp accordingly

 

Easy Operation

Make use of various features to simplify your models with the user-friendly interface combined with easy operation to assist novice and experienced designers alike.

 

Choose Your subscription plan

Whether you are a company of 10 or 10,000 employees, our specially designed packages give you the right tools to reach your goals.

 

 

STANDARD

Stand Alone License

Single user

Unlimited conversions

Annual Subscription License

24/5 Customer Support

 

 

NETWORK

Network Floating License

Starts from 5 Users

Unlimited conversions

Annual Subscription License

24/5 Dedicated Technical Personnel

 

Frequently asked questions

 

What file types are supported?

All SolidWorks Parts (.sldprt) and Assemblies (.sldasm) can be converted to SketchUp Components (.skp)

 

What type of models can I convert?

Any model type such as Furniture, Lighting, HVAC, MEP Elements, Structural or Architectural components can be converted.

 

What languages do you support?

The tool works in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish environments.

 

Do I need to have both SolidWorks and SketchUp to do the conversion?

You need to have both the software to use the product. But if you do not, you can opt our CAD translation service, so we would convert your SolidWorks models to SketchUp for you.

 

Is this a standalone software?

No, this is just an addon plugin tool that will be installed in your existing SolidWorks and SketchUp environments.

 

Do I need to have both SolidWorks and SketchUp to do the conversion? How does this differ from the usual .IFC or .DWG Export?

You can export including the part properties, colors as well as all geometry. There will be no loss in any meta data. The hierarchy will be maintained and components will be instantiated.

 

What are the license options available?

We offer Annual subscription, Single User Node Locked license, Network Floating license starting from 5 users and enterprise license options.

 

Is support and maintenance included with the subscription?

Yes, support and maintenance is included with the annual subscription for all our products.