Home » Architect » [Skill Builder] Building a 3D model from a 2D DXF file

× Share this Video

Facebook
Twitter
Email
LinkedIn

[Skill Builder] Building a 3D model from a 2D DXF file

October 30, 2018

Share this Video
Facebook
Twitter
Email
LinkedIn

Inspired by Dave Cooperstein's 3D Basecamp 2018 presentation, we show you how to save time building a 3D model when you import a 2D DXF file.

Demystifying the Architecture 2030 Challenge with Nathan Kipnis of Kipnis Architecture + Planning

Architecture 2030 issued a challenge to fight against climate change. Nathan Kipnis helps us demystify the ...

Next Video

[Skill Builder] Space vs Esc

By popular demand! Battle Royale! Escape key versus Spacebar! Which one is best? Which one should you use? ...

First Name

Last Name

Industry

Country

State

Province

Company Name

Company Size

I understand that by submitting my personal data on this form it is subject to the SketchUp Privacy Notice. I agree that Trimble Inc. (owner of the SketchUp product line), its authorized representatives, and its group of companies can process my personal data.

I agree to the privacy policy

Thank you!

Error - something went wrong!

Explore the new SketchUp

[Skill Builder] Building a 3D model from a 2D DXF file

Previous Article

Next Video

Explore the new SketchUp

[Skill Builder] Building a 3D model from a 2D DXF file

Previous Article

Next Video

Recommended Articles

For architects, getting your degree simply is the beginning of a difficult journey of achieving a career as an Architect. Here's Adam Osterhoff's experience.

The third design brief in our series on High-Performance Design: learn how analysis revealed strategies for our case study design.

Get rid of your interior geometry by deleting, selecting, undoing, and deleting. Thank you to forum user Eneroth3 for this Quick Win tip!

CAD files (specifically .dwg files) are ubiquitous in the design/build world. So what happens when you bring those CAD files into SketchUp?

To celebrate our users across the globe, we traveled the interwebs and pulled together a collection of all the places your projects are taking shape.

Architectural Designer & Technology Enthusiast When a design is moving forward quickly, it is crucial to obtain approvals and feedback from clients and stakeholders.

Fine-tune your viewing options in SketchUp using the Position Camera and Look Around tool. Follow along as we show you how to compose a custom view without having to look around the whole model using

Your toolkit of essential shortcuts and must-have extensions to get you on your way.

Leading architecture and interior design firm, balbek bureau, was chosen to design an entirely new space for one of Grammarly's largest offices. See why they chose SketchUp for the job.

Pitching for a new project is one of the most parts of the design process. Creativity needs to flow but deadlines are around the corner.

Northpower Stålhallar, a construction company based in Sweden builds industrial warehouses using SketchUp from concept design all the way to the construction phase.

Inspired by Joshua Cohen's 3D Basecamp presentation, we dive into the 3 different ways you can bring in imagery, how they are different, and which ones you should use and when. Follow along as we high

Now that you’ve learned how to create winning interior designs, it’s time to learn how to present them to clients.. and blow them away!

Ever wondered how to go about optimising your building envelope? We’ve set out 5 steps every architect can follow to achieve a high-performance facade.

Watch as we live model the iconic Burj al Arab hotel in SketchUp.

From 3D model to 2D drawings, translate your true design intent.

Inspired by Dan Brown's 3D Basecamp presentation, we dive into how to handle and use different types of files when creating a large SketchUp model. Follow along as we show you some tricks on how to ke

Landscape architect and SketchUp expert Daniel Tal highlights some top tips to help streamline your landscape architecture workflow in SketchUp. With years of experience, he will guide you on best pra

Multistreaming with restream.io Aaron's mouse - 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Enterprise Extensions Used: Vertex Tools SUbD

Running his own boutique residential landscape architecture firm, Tristan Peirce Landscape Architecture, and handles all aspects of the design to bring clients’ dreams into reality.