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Import Export Result to SketchUp

  • Writer: Thomas
    Thomas
  • Nov 2, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 9, 2025

This tutorial explains how to import merged meshes into the SketchUp.

Notice:

  • Before starting, ensure that you have Export merged Result As DAE format from the "EarthStudio".


Preliminary Steps：0btain DAE Model







Software #Sketchup

To import a DAE model into SketchUp, you'll first need to convert your FBX file into a DAE file using Blender. Follow these steps:



Import the Model into SketchUp:

  1. Open SketchUp. In the "Create New Model" interface, select a template that uses meter as the unit.

  2. Click on File > Import. Select the DAE format and locate your file to import.

    Selecting the DAE format and locating the file to import in the file dialog.
    Selecting the DAE format and locating the file to import in the file dialog.

  3. Adjust the edge style to ensure the model and textures are displayed correctly:

    (1) Go to View > Edge Style.

    (2) Uncheck Edges and Profiles.

    Adjusting the edge style by navigating to View > Edge Style and unchecking Edges and Profiles to enhance the model's visibility.
    Adjusting the edge style by navigating to View > Edge Style and unchecking Edges and Profiles to enhance the model's visibility.

    View the imported model:

    Viewing the imported model with the adjusted display settings.
    Viewing the imported model with the adjusted display settings.

Import Multiple Tiles At Once

You need to install our batch import plugin in SketchUp to import multiple tiles at once.


(a) Download and install the Open Earth Tiles Plugin


  1. Download and unzip the plugin package (.rbz file).

  2. Open SketchUp.

  3. Go to: Extensions → Extension Manager → Install Extension…

  4. Select the .rbz file you downloaded.

  5. After installation, make sure the plugin is enabled in the Extension Manager.

The plugin will now appear in the Extensions menu.

Install the Plugin: Extensions → Extension Manager → Install Extension
Install the Plugin: Extensions → Extension Manager → Install Extension


(b) Select the Tiles folder to import.

  1. Once the plugin is installed Go to: Extensions → OpenEarth Tiles Plugin

  2. When prompted, choose the folder that contains the .dae files exported from OpenEarth Studio.

  3. Click Select Folder.

Extensions → OpenEarth Tiles Plugin → Select .dae folder
Extensions → OpenEarth Tiles Plugin → Select .dae folder

The plugin will:

  • Automatically detect and Import all .dae tiles in the chosen folder (if large scale please waiting Success Message)

  • Place them in SketchUp according to their original relative positions

  • Show a final summary dialog when all tiles are loaded


After the process finishes, your entire OpenEarth Studio scene will appear in SketchUp as a single assembled model composed of all tiles.


Tips

  • Ensure all tiles share the same original coordinate system (OpenEarth Studio does this by default).

  • Larger folders with many .dae files may take some time to load.

  • If necessary, restart SketchUp after installation to refresh the Extensions menu.

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