Supports
SketchUp 8 - 2023 files and older
Animations
Supports animations and keyframes
FlexBodies
Supports models with flexible animations
Materials Support
Import your models with their materials
Pricing
SketchUp FBX Importer
SketchUp
FBX Importer
How to get it and use it?
- Download the plugin and install it.
- Run SketchUp.
- Go to SimLab Tab and find FBX Importer Tab as shown in the image.
- To obtain a trial license, open settings then follow the steps shown here.
FAQ
- Is animation supported in FBX files?
Yes, it supports rigid body (transform) animation, and skeleton animation.
- Does the FBX Files Support Textures?
Yes, it supports materials and textures.
- Can the user automatically fix scale, orientation, and up vector during importing?
Yes, we can edit settings to scale, rotate, and change up vector upon importing.
- What information is imported from the FBX model to SketchUp?
The plugin transfers geometries, materials, and textures. It also transfers rigid body (transform) animation, and skeleton animation.
- What versions of SketchUp are supported?
The plugin supports SketchUp 2023 and older, it works on Windows and macOS.
- What control do I have over the imported FBX?
Defaults should work automatically for most of the models, the setting of the plugin still allows you to control the scale of the model, and the up vector to be used.
Trial licenses:
- How to request a trial license? and for how long it would be valid?
Check this page for step by step instructions on how to request and activate a trial license.
Trial licenses are valid for 14 days or 30 trials whichever comes first.
Professional licenses:
- Requesting and activating a professional license?
Check this page for step by step, instructions on how to activate a professional license upon receiving a software key that can be used for activating the Plugin.