Navisworks to SketchUp

navisworks to sketchup

Speckle is your data hub that connects with your AEC tools.

Instantly sync your design team: get everybody on the same page.

Lightweight geometry

Transfer your multi-source Navisworks model (IFC, Revit, DWG, etc.) into SketchUp as mesh and curve geometry. Navisworks models are loaded into its SketchUp layer, with object colors preserved.

Decide what to share

Don’t overload SketchUp with unnecessary trades. Use Speckle to publish exactly the model segments you need—like the façade or interior details. No need to publish and load an entire file.

Update notifications

Get immediately notified when there’s a change in your Navisworks file or a new version to load in SketchUp. Keep your team perfectly in sync and working with the latest model.

Smart collaboration

Get your team’s comments as soon as they make them so you can resolve issues immediately. Use Speckle for Navisworks as a model store for federated models from other applications, giving you indefinite 3D access to your projects - long after your other licenses have expired.

Good to know

This workflow is intended for geometric design coordination between different models and disciplines.
By default your Navisworks model is published as a flat list of elements, but can also send it with full hierarchy: this determines the flattened SketchUp layers that are created on load.
Navisworks object properties are published, but will not be loaded in SketchUp.
Text objects are not yet supported.

How it works

1. Start for free

Sign up for Speckle and install Navisworks and SketchUp connectors.

2. Get your Navisworks model into Speckle

Just press Publish and sit back!

3. Load it into SketchUp

Click Load to get any Navisworks model geometry into your file for context as you design.

Tutorials

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