SKP Export for Acrobat is a SketchUp SKP file export plug-in for Acrobat®. This plug-in gives Acrobat the ability to export geometric data from Acrobat to SKP files.
SKP Export for Acrobat reads 3D annotations in a PDF file and tessellates them into polygon meshes comprising of triangle or quad faces. It then exports this 3D data to objects in a SketchUp SKP file.
SKP Export for Acrobat is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into Acrobat and adds a new menu called "SKPExport" to the Acrobat menu containing these newly added commands.
The 'SKPExport' menu consists of the following commands:
SKPExport - Exports a SKP file
SKPExportHelp - Displays the SKP Export for Acrobat help file
SKPExportRegister - Registers your copy of SKP Export for Acrobat
SKPExportAbout - Displays the SKP Export for Acrobat About box
The SKP File Format
SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architects, civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It also includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth. It is marketed as an easy-to-use conceptual tool with a simple interface. A well known feature in the SketchUp World is the 3D Warehouse. Users can use their Google Accounts to upload models, and then browse the 3D Warehouse for many components and models. SketchUp's native file format is has a SKP extension.