Exploding or Ungrouping Imported Sketchup Object

[CdnGuy]

Can an object imported from a Sketchup .skp file be ungrouped or exploded?

 

I've found a file for the Ikea Sektion cabinets, but when imported in to Home Designer Pro 2018, all the cabinets come in as one object.

I'd like to be able to separate out the individual cabinets for use in my plan, but can't seem to find a way.

 

I suspect the answer is to do the ungrouping in Sketchup or Sketchup Pro and then import the individual cabinets, but thought I'd ask here first in case anyone knows a different way.

 

If anyone is looking for Ikea Sektion cabinets to use in their design, I found this Sketchup file at https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/u1f4d17f4-4bec-485b-87f4-72b89eedb198/IKEA-SEKTION-Kitchen-Cabinets-Doors-Drawers-and-Panels

 

[DavidJPotter]

Such .skp (Sketch Up) files can only be opened and edited in Sketch Up, not in Chief Architect or Home Designer. Sketch Up basic is free and not hard to learn how to use, it is more a matter of "how bad do you want to do what you desire?"

 

DJP

[CdnGuy]

Hi David,

 

Thank you for confirming what I suspected.

 

I used to use Sketch Up a lot when it was still with Google, so I should be able to pick it up again pretty quickly.

 

When I separate out the cabinets into individual elements, is ok for me to share those with other CA or HD users? Assuming that the creator of the original .skp is good with that, of course.

[DavidJPotter]

44 minutes ago, CdnGuy said:

, is ok for me to share those with other CA or HD users?

 

A common use for Sketch Up made symbols is sharing them with others, here and at 3D Warehouse. I am sure there are disclaimers posted at 3D Warehouse (you can look and see) but to me, "Free" means FREE.

 

DJP

[CdnGuy]

Thank you, David. I'll double-check with the .skp creator of course. I did see there were a few people on the CA and HD forums looking for Ikea objects, so maybe this will help them out.