SketchUp

You can export Tekla Structures models as .skp files to be used in Trimble SketchUp.

Trimble SketchUp is a modeling software used in architecture, construction, engineering, and landscape architecture, for example. 3D Warehouse contains lots of SketchUp models that you can import as reference models to Tekla Structures.

You can insert Sketchup files as reference models to Tekla Structures. For more information about inserting reference models, see Insert a reference model.

You can also import Sketchup files (.skp) as shapes to shape catalog.

Tekla Structures supports SketchUp version 2021 and earlier in export and reference model insert.

Export a model to SketchUp

Select the model objects to export.

If you want to export all objects, you do not have to select anything. We recommend exporting large models in smaller portions.
On the File menu, click Export > SketchUp.
On the Parameters tab, browse to the desired Output file location and enter the file name.
By default, the file is exported to the model folder.
In Version, select the desired SketchUp version.
On the Advanced tab, select the objects that you want to export.
You can export:
Parts
Reinforcing bars
Surface treatment
Pour objects
Bolts
Welds
Click Create selected.

If have not selected any model objects, and want to export everything, click Create all.

The export file is created in the specified folder.