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# 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**.
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Here’s the procedure to follow once you have retrieved the .3DS file:\
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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: \
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3\. Then click "**Import**" then on "**My device**" : \
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You can then select your file **.3DS**
4\. Make sure to select the**Unit 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:
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