Supports
Autodesk Inventor 2013 - 2026
Readable
By SketchUp 8 and newer.
Transformations
Transform corrections (Up Vector, Rotation, Scale Multiplier)
Ease Of Use
Quality outputs in minimal steps
Yearly Subscribtion
Inventor SketchUp Exporter
Inventor
SketchUp Exporter
How to get it and use it?
- Download the SketchUp Exporter plugin and install it in Inventor.
- Launch Autodesk Inventor.
- Navigate to SimLab Tab and locate SketchUp Exporter as shown in the interface image.
- To obtain a trial license, open settings and follow the licensing steps.
FAQ
- What versions of SketchUp files are supported by the exported SKP format?
The plugin exports SKP files compatible with SketchUp 2025 and all older versions, ensuring broad compatibility.
- What material info will be included in the generated SKP file?
Textures and Colors
- Does the SketchUp Files Support Textures?
Yes, it supports materials and textures.
- Can the use 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 exported to SketchUp from the Inventor model?
The plugin transfers geometries, materials, and textures.
- If the plugin doesn't work correctly?
Chack your DWF export settings in inventor. From Inventor menu go to Export > Export to DWF, the Publish Assembly dialog will open. Change the publish option to Express, and make sure that the settings checked / unchecked, as shown in the image.
- What versions of Autodesk Inventor are supported?
The SketchUp Exporter plugin supports Autodesk Inventor 2013 through 2026 and operates on Windows systems.
- What control do I have over the exported SketchUp?
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.
Subscription licenses:
- Will I be able to install the latest version while I have a subscription license?
Yes, a subscription license will make you always up to date with the latest version.
- What happens when my subscription ends?
You can renew your subscription ( auto renewal option is available ), or you can cancel it.
- How can I activate my license?
After buying a subscription you will get a key, follow the steps described on the licensing page.
If you face any problem, please send an email to license@simlab-soft.com
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.