How do I open .3Ds files to use them in Sketchup?

SketchUp 3D format

If you want to use in SketchUp a plan exported in .3DS from Visuary, note that it is not possible to open it directly.

The Export .3DS is automatically downloaded as a compressed file (.zip). Start by extract this file to access its contents. Inside the extracted folder, you will find the file in the format .3DS.

Here’s the procedure to follow once you have retrieved the .3DS file: 1. In SketchUp, click the button "Create new"

2. Click the 3 horizontal bars at the top left of your screen to open the menu: 3. Then click "Import" then on "My device" : You can then select your file .3DS

4. Make sure to select theUnit in centimeters, then click the "Import" button to confirm:

5. Wait for SketchUp to convert the file then click the arrow icon :

6. Finally, you can place the 3D model by clicking on the floor: