Use SketchUp with other software programs
You can use the plugins on this page to extend the functionality of SketchUp by making it more compatible with your other software tools. The plugins on this page are compatible with the latest version of our software, Google SketchUp 6.
Note: Much of the content in this directory was developed by other companies or by Google's users, and not by Google. Google makes no promises or representations about its performance, quality, or content. Google doesn't charge for inclusion in this directory or accept payment for better placement.
Photorealistic Rendering (inside SketchUp)
Podium
Last Updated: Feb 6, 2007
Podium works entirely inside SketchUp and uses SketchUp’s surfaces, textures, views, background color and shadows to produce photo-realistic images. It also works with SketchUp groups. Anyone familiar with SketchUp modeling features will find Podium to be very easy to use. It does not require you to learn a lot of complicated rendering techniques.
This plugin was created by Cadalog, Inc. For more information, please visit: www.suplugins.com/.
TurboSketch
Last updated: March 2007
TurboSketch™ Studio is a powerful, easy-to-use conceptual modeling toolset that combines the award-winning Google™ SketchUp 6 with IDX Rendition – a fully integrated photorealistic rendering and lighting control plug-in. Give your designs stunning visual effects - with one click!
This plugin was created by IMSI Design, makers of TurboCAD®.
Visit www.turbosketch.net to learn more and get the plugin.
iRender
Last updated: Feb 28, 2007
IRender is a new, fully integrated, plugin for Google SketchUp to create photorealistic renderings directly from your SketchUp model.
- Define lights, materials, reflection and other properties in the SketchUp model.
- Special wizards to create lights, mirrors, plants and materials.
- IRender works with both SketchUp Pro and Google SketchUp (free)
- Uses the AccuRender ray trace engine for professional, high-quality renderings.
This plugin was created by Render Plus Systems. For more information, or support, please visit: www.renderplus.com.
Photorealistic Rendering (with another renderer)
Artlantis
Last updated: Nov 14, 2005
The ATL exporter for SketchUp enables SketchUp users to export models into the native file format for Artlantis R. This 3D model export format preserves information such as material assignment, texture mapping, sun location, camera location and layers making it the perfect bridge into the powerful but simple to use raytracing and radiosity rendering of Artlantis R.
This plugin is created by Abvent, for support, please visit www.artlantis.com.
Maxwell Render
Last updated: May 2007
With the Maxwell Render plug-in, users simply model their scene in SketchUp, apply materials and other settings inside SketchUp using the plug-in, and render the scene. The new plug-in for Google SketchUp 6 has many improvements from previous versions including a complete redesign of the support for Maxwell Materials.
Key features include:
- Multilight
- Maxwell Materials
- Full Global Illumination
- Physical Sky
This plugin was created by Next Limit Technologies.
Visit Maxwell Render to learn more and get the plugin.
VRay
Last updated: April, 2007
V-Ray for SketchUp offers SketchUp users a robust set of ray-tracing features that enable them to bring their ideas to life quickly, easily, and cost-effectively.
This plugin was created by ASGVIS.
Visit ASGVIS to learn more and get the plugin.
Viewer Compatibility
eDrawings Publisher
Last updated: Aug 8, 2006
The publisher is an add-on to SketchUp that allows designers to export their models to eDrawings format. eDrawings is a well accepted solution among MCAD professionals who need to share their designs among teams.The professional version enables users to Create markups, Measure the model, Create Cross-section, Password Protect eDrawings file, Move components and Insert Stamps.The tool allows you to generate an accurate representation of your SketchUp models that can be viewed (only) using the eDrawings viewer. eDrawings models can be packed into an executable containing the viewer as well as the design data so that the recipients do not need to install or purchase any software to view the model.
The add-on was created by Geometric Software Solutions.
Visit Geometric Software to learn more and get the add-on.
Hypercosm Teleporter
Last updated: Jan 29, 2007Learn more about Teleporter Pro software tool for web-enabling 3D models designed with Google SketchUp Pro. Hypercosm Teleporter automatically exports SketchUp models into interactive web pages. It preserves the SketchUp rendering style and converts model data into a "view only" Hypercosm applet format. This allows a user to view and explore a model using the free Hypercosm Player, but not to modify or change it - keeping design data private. Hypercosm Teleporter also has the advantage of a low file size format that makes web-based graphics practical for 3D models and animations. A SketchUp user can now get more value out of their 3D models by posting them online, or sharing with customers, colleagues, friends and family through email just like other electronic documents.
This plugin was created by Hypercosm LLC.
Visit www.hypercosm.com to learn more and get the plugin.
RPS 3D PDF Exporter
Last updated: Feb 19, 2007
RPS 3D PDF Exporter will take your SketchUp Documents and turn them into 3D PDF files which you can then post on a web page, or send to clients. You can create a fairly robust 3D PDF page - including the interactive 3D model with descriptive text or backgrounds to explain what the user is seeing.
- Create Adobe PDF documents directly from SketchUp models.
- Clients do not need to learn or use SketchUp
- Clients cannot modify designs
- Also creates U3D files for use with Adobe Acrobat
3D PDF Exporter works with both Google SketchUp Pro and Google SketchUp (free).
This plugin was created by Render Plus Systems.
Visit www.renderplus.com to learn more and get the plugin.
Productivity Enhancement
SpecifiCAD™
Last updated: May 2007
Built using CADalytic Media's patent-pending technology, the SpecifiCAD™ plug-in for SketchUp™ dynamically matches a selected component with building product manufacturer content from the Sweets Network® or the Google™ 3D Warehouse. SpecifiCAD™ allows the designer to automatically replace the selected component or all components similar to the selected component with Google™ 3D Warehouse content. CADalytic Media also offers access to the Google™ 3D Warehouse with a SpecifiCAD™ plug-in for AutoCAD®/ADT (supporting the direct import of SketchUp™ models), Revit® Architecture, and Bentley® Architecture.
Visit www.cadalytic.com to learn more and get the plugin.
RPS RpReports
Last updated: July 3, 2007
RpReports is a plugin for SketchUp which lets you create your own applications with customized attributes, predefined attributes for components, and reports.
- Define custom attributes for project
- Define preset attributes for components.
- Specify totals and sub-totals and other report customization.
This plugin was created by Render Plus Systems.
Visit www.renderplus.com to learn more and get the plugin.
RPS RpTools
Last updated: July 3, 2007
RpTools is a plugin for Google SketchUp which makes it easier to place, move and edit 3D components in rooms.
RpTools was designed to make it easier to work with 3D components from the 3D Warehouse.
- Components: Select, Place, Move, Copy, Rotate, Mirror, Stretch, Aim...
- 2D Plotting - Edge line colors and thickness, Polylines, 2D Text
- Rooms - create a room for quick placement of components
- Shapes - create standard 3D shapes.
This plugin was created by Render Plus Systems.
Visit www.renderplus.com to learn more and get the plugin.
RPS Space Design
Last updated: Mar 15, 2007
RPS Space Design is a free, plugin for Google SketchUp which makes it easier to place, move and edit 3D components in rooms. RPS Space Design incorporates wizards to:
- Rooms - create a room for quick placement of components
- Components: Select, place, move, copy and rotate 3D components,
- Shapes - create standard 3D shapes such as cylinders and cones
This plugin was created by Render Plus Systems.
Visit www.renderplus.com to learn more and get the plugin.
GIS Compatibility
ArcGIS (beta)
Last updated: June, 2007
This plug-in enables ArcGIS professionals to create and visualize highly-detailed three-dimensional textured models based on their GIS data. GIS professionals with the 3D Analyst extension can also use their SketchUp models as 3d Marker Symbols or export them as Multipatch features for further analysis in ArcGIS. Compatible with ESRI ArcGIS 9.2 only. Please refer to the installation and system requirements guide for this plug-in. Refer to the workflow guide for assistance in understanding how to use the plugin.
This plugin was created by Google.
Download the plugin.
|
