BIMDEX
Inventor to SketchUp Exporter
A data
exchange plugin which creates Native
SketchUp Components from the Inventor parts
and assemblies.
At a Glance
How to Export Inventor models to SketchUp
The Multi-CAD collaboration is facing multiple challenges. The BIMDeX Data Exchange Ecosystem through its proprietary BXF file format offers a simple yet intuitive solution for the Interoperability challenges.
How It Works
Inventor to SketchUp Conversion Workflow
01
Inventor
IAM & IPT file Formats
Export the Inventor Model to BXF file using the BXF Exporter for Inventor
02
BIMDeX
BXF file Format
BXF file would carry all the design data information of the model.
03
SketchUp
SKP file Format
Import the BXF file in SketchUp using the BIMDeX Importer to obtain native SketchUp Components.
How Is It Different?
Inventor to SketchUp Conversion Features
Expose Inventor platform into a SketchUp environment with easy transfer of Inventor model to SketchUp, other BIM and mechanical software. Control and safe data transfer.
Part and Assembly conversion to SketchUp Blocks
Convert all your Inventor parts and assemblies to native SketchUp Components
Level of Detail Specific Export
Export based on your desired level of details and coordinate system to obtain the required orientation inside SketchUp.
Customized Export
Option to exclude components based on volume, Quantity & Standard holes. Also, option to select desired parts & assemblies for Export
Better Geometry and Metadata
Obtain non-triangulated solid geometry. Instantiate your parts and maintain the heirarchy inside SketchUp. Transfer all colours and properties as well.
More than just Import
Tool have option to import using various import types to maintain model hierarchy & ignore applied materials in SketchUp accordingly
Easy Operation
Make use of various features to simplify your models with the user-friendly interface combined with easy operation to assist novice and experienced designers alike.
Try our CAD Translation Service for short-term needs!
Looking for a solution to convert your models for a short-term or not having the required software to proceed with the conversion? Try BIMDeX CAD Translation Service for seamlessly getting your models converted as a service.
Learn More
Choose Your subscription plan
Whether you are a company of 10 or 10,000 employees,
our specially designed packages give you the right tools to reach your
goals.
Talk to our BIMDeX team to know the pricing for Network & Enterprise
Licenses.
Request Quote
Standard
Standard
- Stand Alone License
- Single user
- Unlimited conversions
- Annual Subscription License
- 24/5 Customer Support
Network
Network
- Network Floating License
- Starts from 5 Users
- Unlimited conversions
- Annual Subscription License
- 24/5 Dedicated Technical Personnel
Other Inventor Products
Frequently asked questions
All Inventor Parts (.iprt) and Assemblies (.iasm) can be
converted to SketchUp Components (.skp).
Any model type such as Furniture, Lighting, HVAC, MEP
Elements, Structural or Architectural components can be converted.
The tool works in English, German, French, Italian and
Spanish environments.
You need to have both the software to use the product. But if
you do not, you can opt for the CAD Transilation Service, so we would convert
your Inventor models to SketchUp.
No, this is just an addon plugin tool that will be installed
in your existing Inventor and SketchUp environments.
You can export including the part properties, colors as well
as all geometry. There will be no loss in any meta data and the hierarchy will
be maintained as well.
You can either raise an enquiry through the web form or
contact sales@bim-dex.com with your requirement. One of our representatives will
get in touch with you and assist you accordingly.
You can either purchase the product from us directly by
reaching us at sales@bim-dex.com or through on of our approved re-sellers in
your region. Please refer to the "Resellers" page in the "Contacts" menu for the
list of our re-sellers.
We offer Annual subscription, Single User Node Locked
license, Network Floating license starting from 5 users and enterprise license
options. Please reach out to sales@bim-dex.com for more information on product
licensing and pricing.
Yes, support and maintenance is included with the annual
subscription for all our products.