3DM Import for SketchUp is a Rhinoceros 3DM file import plug-in for Google SketchUp®. This plug-in gives SketchUp the ability to import polygon meshes from 3DM files.

3DM Import for SketchUp reads polygon mesh data stored in 3DM files and imports it into SketchUp. A polygon mesh in a 3DM file is comprised of a set of triangular and/or quad faces. 3DM Import for SketchUp reads these faces and knits them into objects in SketchUp.

3DM Import for SketchUp is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into SketchUp and adds a new submenu called "3DM Import for SketchUp" to the SketchUp Plugins menu containing these newly added commands.

• RAM: 1 GB (Recommended 2 GB)
  
  
• SketchUp (32 Bit only): 6 and 7
  
  
• Operating System (32 Bit only): Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista and Windows 7
  
  
  

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of 3DM Import for SketchUp by clicking on the "Download Now" button below. To start using the software, you need a license key. A license key can be of two types: Trial or Permanent. A trial key is issued to you instantly and completely free of cost so that you may try the software before you purchase a license. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. We are confident that during the trial period (10 days or runs, whichever is earlier) you will find 3DM Import for SketchUp extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy Now" button to place your order. In the order process you will be asked to enter your Host ID that appears in the "SYCODE License Server" dialog box (which appears when you run any of the commands in the "3DM Import for SketchUp" submenu). We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

		3.31 MB
		$125
		$95

IMPORTANT! Purchasing a Subscription is highly recommended since it the most cost effective way of keeping your software up to date. Moreover, Subscription entitles you to get a second free perpetual license for your laptop, among many other benefits. For details please read the SYCODE License and Subscription Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. The price mentioned above is for a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since 3DM Import for SketchUp is a plug-in for SketchUp, it must be loaded into the SketchUp environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the 3DM Import for SketchUp ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into SketchUp, simply click on the menu items in the "3DM Import for SketchUp" submenu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The '3DM Import for SketchUp' menu consists of the following commands:

• Import - Imports a 3DM file
  
  
• Help - Displays the 3DM Import for SketchUp help file
  
  
• Register - Registers your copy of 3DM Import for SketchUp
  
  
• About - Displays the 3DM Import for SketchUp About box

The 3DM Import for SketchUp submenu

3DM Import for SketchUp comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a  tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also an online version of the help file which you can view by clicking the link below.

Online Help

The 3DM File Format

The 3DM (3D Model) file format is the native file format of Rhinoceros, the NURBS modeling software from Robert McNeel & Associates. The OpenNURBS Initiative was founded by Robert McNeel & Associates in January 2000, with the sole purpose of providing CAD, CAM, CAE and computer graphics software users reliable methods for transferring 3D geometry between applications via the 3DM file format. TerrainCAD, our terrain generation, editing and modeling software, also uses the 3DM file format as its native file format.

Customization

If you want 3DM Import for SketchUp to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the plug-in to suit your specific needs.

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