I have some basic questions about SketchUP and AutoCAD.I'm totally new to 3D software and was planning to enroll in an AutoCADcourse before I found SketchUP and found out some self training with thefree tutorials might give me some good handicap before I go to the more advanced stage.My question is : Is it possible to transfer without any issue (bugs, etc.) a 3D file from SketchUP to Autocad and continue the work in AutoCAD, or vice-versa?What would be the best way for someone like me (that knows almost nothing) to get started?andwhat would be the best figures to start drawing for someone who eventually plans to design mainly electrical heavy equipments?Thanks a lot.
Designing these structures means you're an advanced designer. How come you couldn't decide what software to use? Using SU is easy when you design in 3D, and Autocad for 2D drafting.
Yes, it is possible to transfer Sketchup files to AutoCAD. You will need to purchase the Pro version of Sketchup though. In my experience its best to always draw in the native program you intend to use. Something always gets lost or confused during any translation. Free Sketchup can import AutoCAD files, but not export them. AutoCAD cannot import Sketchup files. In my opinion Sketchup is really great for quick models artistic renderings. Sure you can spend a lot of time getting the model perfect but it will always look artistic, never real. My advise. Inroll in some AutoCAD training classes, buy some books, get the manual if possible, or at least consult the Help menu within AutoCAD(There are tutorials available within the Help menu also).
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Yes You can I do this all the time. But Sketchup is not very good for accurate drafting. I prefer doing 3D in Auto CAD and then import it in sketchup and continue working there. you concentrate on Auto CAD. bcos, in your line of work, precision is important. Electrical Equipments cannot be guess work. so, do 2d drawings for your product, then convert it into 3d using Extrudes and booleans. Once you are through with that, take it into sketchup (I normally trake it into 3ds max) and do your presentation there. by the way I am an architect.but i dont think our lines are very different in the sense of drafting. see ya PS. there are some possible issues while importing from sketchup TO Auto CAD. I wouldnt call them BUGS, but still, its not always very comfortable when u r dealing with a large file. its same for any software thats compatible with auto CAD
