SKP Export for SpaceClaim is a SketchUp SKP file export add-in for SpaceClaim®. This add-in gives SpaceClaim the ability to export geometric data to SketchUp SKP files.
SKP Export for SpaceClaim tessellates solid bodies in a SpaceClaim document into a set of triangular meshes. These meshes are then exported to a SketchUp SKP file as mesh objects.
SKP Export for SpaceClaim is very easy to use. It adds new commands to SpaceClaim. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into SpaceClaim and adds a new ribbon bar to SpaceClaim called "SKPExport" containing the newly added commands.
The 'SKPExport' ribbon bar consists of the following commands:
Export - Export a SKP file.
Help - Display the SKP Export for SpaceClaim help file.
Register - Register your copy of SKP Export for SpaceClaim.
About - Display the SKP Export for SpaceClaim About box.
The SKP File Format
SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architects, civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It also includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth. It is marketed as an easy-to-use conceptual tool with a simple interface. A well known feature in the SketchUp World is the 3D Warehouse. Users can use their Google Accounts to upload models, and then browse the 3D Warehouse for many components and models. SketchUp's native file format is has a SKP extension.