SKP Export for ARES is a SketchUp SKP file export plug-in for ARES®. This plug-in gives ARES the ability to export geometric data from ARES to SKP files.

SKP Export for ARES extracts facet data from 3D Solids as well as 3D Face, Polygon Mesh and PolyFace Mesh objects in the active ARES drawing and exports it to a SKP file. These objects can lie anywhere in space.

SKP Export for ARES is very easy to use. Once installed, it must be loaded into the ARES environment. There are simple instructions for this in the Getting Started document which can be found in the installation folder. Once loaded it adds new commands to ARES's existing commands and a new menu called "SKPExport" to the ARES menu containing these newly added commands.

System Requirements

Below is the hardware, software and operating system requirements for ARES plug-ins running on the Microsoft Windows platform. 

• ARES (32 only): 8, 9 and 10
  
  
• Operating System (32 Bit only): Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista and Windows 7
  
  
• RAM: 1 GB (Recommended 2 GB)

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of SKP Export for ARES 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 SKP Export for ARES 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 the "SKPExport" command). 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.

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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).

Our licenses are single computer licenses and are locked to each computer they are installed on. Basically, the license key is specific to the computer's Host ID (the MAC address of the computer), and will not work on another computer. The installer picks up the physical MAC address of the network card connected to the computer which is basically “Ethernet adapter Network Connect Adapter”. So unless you change your network card, the key will always work even if you reinstall your operating system. If your internal network is periodically assigning a different Host ID to your computer, then please find a solution for this with your IT department.

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 SKP Export for ARES is a plug-in for ARES powered applications, it must be loaded into the application's environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the SKP Export for ARES Getting Started document which is copied into the installation folder. After you have loaded the plug-in file into the ARES powered application, simply click on the menu items in the "SKPExport" sub menu to run these new commands. Truly, software made simple!

The 'SKPExport' menu consists of the following commands:

• SKPExport - Exports an SKP file
  
  
• SKPExportHelp - Displays the SKP Export for ARES help file
  
  
• SKPExportRegister - Registers your copy of SKP Export for ARES
  
  
• SKPExportAbout - Displays the SKP Export for ARES About box

The SKPExport submenu

SKP Export for ARES comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time. There is also a PDF version of the help file which you can download by clicking the link below.

The SKP File Format

SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architects, civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It also includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth. It is marketed as an easy-to-use conceptual tool with a simple interface. A well known feature in the SketchUp World is the 3D Warehouse. Users can use their Google Accounts to upload models, and then browse the 3D Warehouse for many components and models. SketchUp's native file format is has a SKP extension.

Customization

If you want SKP Export for ARES to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the plug-in to suit your needs.

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