By using ArcGIS Urban, we are able to upload 3D models to view various project use cases for a better understanding of the natural world impacts of the potential developments. The requirement of a scene of a project will show as a closer to reality image and not just abstract drawings.
In this article, the steps for exporting the SketchUp models and then importing the model into ArcGIS Pro, sharing the work into ArcGIS online, and lastly publishing the model as a Framework to an ArcGIS Urban Project.
Exporting from SketchUp
The first step will be to export the SketchUp model into a format that can be imported into ArcGIS Pro.
1. Opening up the SketchUp Model.
2. Select the full model (by dragging a box from right to left), and Right Click the model.
3. Choose Make Component and Name it.
4. Select Replace selection with component and click Create.
Once we have a model that has one feature, let's add the geolocation, which will be helpful later when we place the model in Pro.
1. Click File and then Geo-location, then Add Location.
2. In the Geo-locate wizard, we can plug in the address or area where your model is located (this can be a general location; we can move it later in Pro).
3. After selecting the provider, click on Import. In the Import window, select Digital Globe as the provider.
4. Once the geolocation is added, go to File, select Export, then select 3D Model.
5. Select a location to save your file. Make sure it is saved as a Google Earth File (.kmz).
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Published By
Arka Roy
www.sketchup4architect.com
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