How to Create Floorplan from SketchUp Model?

[DHerb2014]

We're working on a new project where the client has sent a full model developed from SketchUp Pro. It's a huge file and I cannot upload it (178 MB). 

One I start a new Plan File, and select File/Import/Import 3D Symbol and select the file to import, it prompts with the "Import 3D Symbol" box. See attached (01.jpg). Once it loads, it shows the roof and vehicle in 2D view (02.jpg). Using the Camera Tool and Perspective Full Overview, it shows an exploded view of the roof and walls (03.jpg).

 

My question is - how can we enable SketchUp to provide the 2D floor plan, 2D elevations, etc.? Do I need to further convert the file?

[Renerabbitt]

2 hours ago, DHerb2014 said:

It's a huge file and I cannot upload it (178 MB).

You can always use wetransfer for free to share files
 

 

2 hours ago, DHerb2014 said:

it shows the roof and vehicle in 2D view (02.jpg

This is just an automatic cad conversion from a top-down projected orthographic view
 

 

2 hours ago, DHerb2014 said:

how can we enable SketchUp to provide the 2D floor plan, 2D elevations, etc.? Do I need to further convert the file?

Depends on your scope of work, but the most common approach would be to re-draw it in Chief. Sketchup floor plans or nearly next to useless In other softwares for creating condocs, just like a chief file would be useless to a Revit user. You can use it for reference, which btw, I would import this into a separate plan file and reference it.
I'm going to make this video free for today only, its usually in my paywalled YouTube
It's for matterport but the same concepts apply

 

[DHerb2014]

Hi Rene,

I can't open the YouTube vid. Attaching a screen shot of what I'm encountering - Member's Only Content

[para-CAD]

https://www.loom.com/share/e52405a078744191a1816b0ca8ba31e3

[para-CAD]

If you can find a way to share the link to your file where I can download it, I will open it and sketch up and send you back views that can be traced in chief.

[Renerabbitt]

19 minutes ago, DHerb2014 said:

Hi Rene,

I can't open the YouTube vid. Attaching a screen shot of what I'm encountering - Member's Only Content

try again

[DHerb2014]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for your video. Very helpful. As mentioned, I don't have SketchUp and don't want to pay for this, as I don't use it very often. Can't justify $500 per year!

 

Hoping the link to the large file transfers. I used WeTransfer (thanks Rene!) 

Link: https://we.tl/t-FIDkzUe1AP

[para-CAD]

I’m heading into town so I won’t be able to solve this for you for a couple hours.

[DHerb2014]

No worries, appreciate all of your input as always.