Copy To SketchUp

Lastest version: 1.00 | Updated: 22/10/2023

A small script & plugins that helps you copy objects in 3ds Max, and paste them directly in SketchUp, with the origin and texture preserved.

It’s still in development, and may cause crashes when dealing with complex objects, so please save your file before copy-pasting.

Important note: don’t try to “copy” the whole scene! Optimize geometry before “copying” for best results.

MAIN FEATURES

• Paste from 3ds Max: keep textures (slower) or no textures (faster).
• Continue pasting even after restarting the software.

FEATURE DEMO

• Copy from 3ds Max and paste directly into SketchUp.

REQUIREMENTS

• SketchUp 2014 and higher. ThomThom’s QuadFaceTools for SketchUp (free).
• 3ds Max 2016 and higher. 3ds Max 2018 and higher is recommended.

INSTALL

• You must have the script installed in both 3ds Max and SketchUp for it to work. It doesn’t matter which one you install first.
• In SketchUp: use Extension Manager to install RBZ file. The Paste from 3ds Max and Paste from 3ds Max (no texture) command will appear in the Extensions menu.
• In 3ds Max: drag and drop MZP installer file into the viewport and press Install. The Copy to SketchUp and Copy to SketchUp (no texture) command will appear in Custom User Interface > D95 DESIGN category.

UNINSTALL

• In SketchUp: use Extension Manager to uninstall Paste from 3ds Max plugin.
• In 3ds Max: drag and drop MZP installer file into the viewport and press Uninstall.

SOURCE: D95 DESIGN