SketchUp Tutorials
Using Point Clouds
This guide will help you work with point clouds in SketchUp. It's designed for professionals who need to bring in 3D scan data, align it, and use it for design and documentation purposes.
Install a Point Cloud Extension
SketchUp does not natively support point clouds. Use an extension such as:
- Undet for SketchUp
- Scan Essentials
Open Your SketchUp Model
Create a new project or open an existing one.
Import the Point Cloud
Use the extension (e.g. Undet or Scan Essentials) to import RCP, LAS, or E57 files.
Follow the plugin's steps for inserting and geolocating the scan.
Adjust the View
Use standard SketchUp tools to orbit, pan, and zoom around the scan.
Toggle visibility settings from the extension toolbar if needed.
Clip or Isolate Areas
Use section planes or clipping boxes to focus on specific regions of the point cloud.
Trace Geometry
Use LINE, RECTANGLE, or Push/Pull tools to trace and build geometry over the scan.
Group and Tag Geometry
Group your traced elements and assign tags for easier model management.
External Links
- Importing point clouds with Undet for SketchUp
- Working with Trimble Scan Essentials
Coming Soon…..
- Clipping and sectioning point clouds in SketchUp
- Tracing walls and windows from scan data