SKP Export for Solid Edge is a SketchUp SKP file export add-in for Solid Edge®. This add-in gives Solid Edge the ability to export geometric data from SketchUp to SKP files.
SKP Export for Solid Edge tessellates solid bodies in a Solid Edge document into a set of triangular meshes. These meshes are then exported to a SKP file as mesh objects.
SKP Export for Solid Edge is very easy to use. It adds a new ribbon bar to Solid Edge Add Ins tab. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into Solid Edge and adds a new submenu called "SKP Export for Solid Edge" to the Solid Edge Add Ins tab containing these newly added commands.
The 'SKP Export for Solid Edge' menu consists of the following commands:
Export - Exports a SKP file
Help - Displays the SKP Export for Solid Edge help file
Register - Registers your copy of SKP Export for Solid Edge
About - Displays the SKP Export for Solid Edge About box
The SKP File Format
SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architects, civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It also includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth. It is marketed as an easy-to-use conceptual tool with a simple interface. A well known feature in the SketchUp World is the 3D Warehouse. Users can use their Google Accounts to upload models, and then browse the 3D Warehouse for many components and models. SketchUp's native file format is has a SKP extension.