In SketchUp Pro, you can export a SketchUp file to the FBX format, which is a proprietary Autodesk format.The idea behind FBX is that, if you’re creating a film, game, or similar 3D content, you (and a team of other people) likely need to use several applications in your workflows. The FBX format enables all those applications to share 3D data. Because SketchUp Pro can export an FBX file, you can create scenes or movie sets in SketchUp and then export that data to FBX for use with other applications that support FBX.

SketchUp can import digital elevation models (DEM), which contain point data relating to terrain elevations. DEM files don’t come in a standardized format, but SketchUp supports the import of two file types:

COLLADA is an XML-based schema that enables you to transfer data among 3D digital content creation tools, such as SketchUp, Maya, 3ds Max, and Rhino. COLLADA files use the .dae file extension, which stands for digital asset exchange.In SketchUp, you can import and export COLLADA files pretty easily.

In SketchUp you can import images to create custom textures that you apply to faces in your 3D model. You can also export images to share a model.You can work with images in an array of file formats:

SketchUp subscribers can import and export CAD files (.dwg, .dxf). When working with CAD files, there are a few things to keep in mind.Importing CAD FilesSketchUp supports the following CAD entities:ArcsCirclesFaces3D FacesLayers/TagsLines and Line StylesMaterialsPolyline-based SolidsNested BlocksAutoCAD regionsPointEllipseSplineRaster ImagesSketchup does not support the following CAD entities:

Many Sketchup users also use other modeling software or programs as part of their workflows. With that in mind, SketchUp can help you import a file created in another program, or export your model into a different file format.Use the following table to find the type of file you are working with, the SketchUp subscription you need to access options associated with that file type, and a link to learn more about how SketchUp works with those files:

Before you print a model on a 3D printer, you need to make sure your 3D printer can understand your model data. Here's a quick overview of how to set up your SketchUp model for 3D printing:

With a watermark you can place a graphic in front of or behind your model. Watermarks can be used to add a company name or logo to identify your designs, but can also have creative applications.To add a watermark to your model, follow these steps:Open the Styles Panel and navigate to the Edit tab.

With SketchUp's Shadows feature, you can make your model cast a basic shadow or see how the sun casts shadows on or around a geolocated model. With Shadows you can get a general idea of how the sun or shadows will look in a specific location at a specific time of day.

A great way to show off your model is to simulate walking through it. The following tools can help you take a virtual tour: