SketchUp is an intuitive and user-friendly 3D modeling software used by professionals and hobbyists in fields like architecture, interior design, and construction to create detailed 3D models and visualizations. It features easy-to-use tools for designing, a vast online library of pre-made components called the 3D Warehouse, and a robust Extension Warehouse to add more advanced features. SketchUp is available in a web-based free version for basic use and paid desktop and web-based professional editions with expanded capabilities for more complex projects.
You can export your Giraffe projects using IFC, STL, or GLTF formats, which Sketchup can ingest.
You can import GLTF 3D models to Giraffe, which Sketchup can export.
Giraffe Exports for Sketchup
There are 2 good options to get Giraffe geometries into Sketchup: IFC or STL
IFC
Use the IFC app to generate an .ifc file.
Follow Sketchup's instructions to import .ifc.
IFC format is great for use with Sketchup because the file is editable in Sketchup!
STL (CAD Mesh)
Access the export menu via the main menu (☰) → Export
Select .stl
The file downloads to your downloads folder.
Follow Sketchup Instructions to import to your Sketchup file.
.stl files are imported as mesh to sketchup.
GLTF (Mesh)
Access the export menu via the main menu (☰) → Export
Select .gltf
The file downloads to your downloads folder.
Follow Sketchup Instructions to import to your Sketchup file.
.gltf/.glb files are imported as Mesh to sketchup.
Bring Sketchup Into Giraffe
Export as GLTF from Sketchup , then upload the 3D model.