Applicable Users:

• Users who need to process models in SketchUp and work collaboratively with the AiHouse free-modeling module
• Designers, procurement staff, or operations staff using SketchUp connectivity for the first time

Note: Models uploaded using SketchUp plugin are only visible in AI Rendering. They will not appear in standard GPU rendering or real-time rendering. They can be used for design only and cannot be saved in your library or edited using the material brush or texture editor.

 

 

I. Installation Guide

1. Confirm Version Requirements

Before installation, please first confirm the following:

1. AiHouse design platform version: [20260630 version or later version]
2. SketchUp version: [2024 or later]

 

If the version is outside the supported range, the plugin may fail to install, the menu may not appear, or the connection may fail.

 

2. Download the Plugin

Please download the specified plugin installation package through an official channel:

-Plugin name: [skp_exporter.rbz]

-Download URL: https://sunvega-automate.3vjia.com/sketchup/latest/skp_exporter.rbz

-Installation package format: [rbz]

Warning: Do not mix historical old plugin versions or plugins from unofficial sources, otherwise compatibility issues may occur.

 

3. Install the Plugin

• Open SketchUp
• Go to Extension Manager in SketchUp
• Click Install Extension
• Select the downloaded plugin installation package [skp_exporter.rbz]
• Follow the guide to complete the installation

 

4. Enable the Plugin

After installation, please confirm in SketchUp that the plugin has been enabled:

• Go to Extension Manager
• Find [skp_exporter.rbz]
• Confirm that its status is enabled

If the plugin is disabled, connectivity cannot be established even if installation was successful.

 

5. Restart SketchUp

After the plugin installation is complete, fully exit SketchUp and reopen it.

Important: After installation, you must restart SketchUp. If you do not restart it, the plugin capabilities usually will not take effect.

 

II. How to Use the Plugin

1. Free-Modeling Module 

After successful installation and restart, the plugin entry can usually be seen in the following location:

• Top menu bar
• Model Interconnection

3. Customization Module

1. Open an AiHouse project and enter the Custom Cabinets & Wardrobes module.
2. Select the cabinet you want to export, then click "Export" in the top toolbar.
3. Choose "SketchUp" from the dropdown menu.
4. The current cabinet model is then generated in SketchUp.

 

III. Trouble Shooting - Checking Connection Status

1. How to Tell Whether the Connection Succeeded

If any of the following is true, the connection can be considered successful:

• The current software displays a "Connection successful" message
• The connectivity button in free modeling has a green connection indicator
• The Model Connectivity button changes to the connected state
• You can continue performing follow-up actions such as sync, import, and apply

 

2. How to Tell Whether the Connection Failed

If any of the following occurs, the connection can be considered failed:

• A message indicates connection failure or disconnection
• There is no response for a long time after clicking Connect
• You cannot perform follow-up actions such as sync, import, and apply

 

3. Recommended Troubleshooting Order

It is recommended to troubleshoot in the following order:

1. Confirm whether SketchUp is already open.
2. Confirm whether the plugin has been installed and enabled.
3. Confirm whether SketchUp was restarted after installation.
4. Confirm whether the software version, plugin version, and SketchUp version match.
5. Confirm whether the current account has the required permissions.
6. Confirm that local security policies and network policies are not blocking plugin communication.

IV. Frequently Asked Questions

1. The Plugin Is Installed, but the Connection Fails

Possible causes:

• SketchUp has not finished initialization
• The plugin version is too old
• The plugin does not match the software version
• Local security software is blocking it

How to handle it:

• Restart SketchUp and reconnect
• Update the plugin to the latest version
• Upgrade the software to a supported version
• Rule out the impact of security software or system permissions

 

2. The Plugin Still Does Not Work After Upgrading

Possible causes:

• Old and new plugin files are mixed together
• SketchUp is still using old cache files
• Historical versions remain in the installation directory

How to handle it:

• Uninstall the old plugin first
• Clean up old version files
• Reinstall the latest plugin
• Restart SketchUp and verify again