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**Convert from STL -> DAE (Collab file) in MeshLab | **Convert from STL -> DAE (Collab file) in MeshLab | ||
**In Sketchup: File -> Import, Select ".DAE" (may also be labeled Collab or Earthview) | **In Sketchup: File -> Import, Select ".DAE" (may also be labeled Collab or Earthview) | ||
**Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEobeSGHAY8] | **Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEobeSGHAY8 Youtube] | ||
'''**Note: You have to go through this procedure for each object in the model. It's not practical for files with lots of discreet objects.''' | '''**Note: You have to go through this procedure for each object in the model. It's not practical for files with lots of discreet objects.''' | ||
*Two other methods: | *Two other methods: | ||
Revision as of 22:03, 11 June 2014
Open Source Route
- Easiest method using FreeCAD & MeshLab.
- Convert from STEP -> STL in FreeCAD
- Convert from STL -> DAE (Collab file) in MeshLab
- In Sketchup: File -> Import, Select ".DAE" (may also be labeled Collab or Earthview)
- Video: Youtube
**Note: You have to go through this procedure for each object in the model. It's not practical for files with lots of discreet objects.
- Two other methods:
- http://eagleup.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/import-step-files-for-your-models/
- Summary: STEP->STL (FreeCAD) ->DAE (Blender) -> Sketchup
Proprietary
- SkechupPro has STEP import; Sketchup regular has a plugin costing $80 - [1]