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SKP Export for Pro/ENGINEER - SketchUp file export plug-in for Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire

SKP Export for Pro/ENGINEER is a SketchUp SKP file export plug-in for Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire. This plug-in gives Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire the ability to export 3D solid data from a Pro/ENGINEER part and assembly document to mesh objects in a SketchUp SKP file.

SKP Export for Pro/ENGINEER tessellates the solid bodies in a Pro/ENGINEER part or assembly document into individual triangular meshes. These meshes are then exported to a SKP file as mesh objects. The SKP file can them be imported into SketchUp and other applications that read SKP files.

SKP Export for Pro/ENGINEER is very easy to use. Once installed, it must be loaded into the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire environment. Follow the simple instructions in the "ReadMe" document which can be found in the installation folder. Once loaded, it adds new commands to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire and a submenu called "SKPExport" to the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire menu.

SKP Export for Pro/ENGINEER comes with detailed documentation as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time.

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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.
 

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