I used to use Inkscape 0.46 to create 2D shapes that I would save as Plain SVG, then import into Sketchup in order to assemble into 3D arrangements. That stopped working with 0.47, but I just figured out how to get it to work again.

1. Go into Inskcape's preferences
2. Under "Tools" select "SVG output"
3. Under "Path data" - uncheck "Allow relative coordinates"
4. Right below that - check "Force repeat commands"

Be sure to save the new preferences by hitting the little triangle-in-a-box button in the top right corner of the preferences window.

Once you do that, you can save Plain SVG files and import them successfully into Sketchup for further manipulation.

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NOTE: On the other side of the workflow, you have to have a special "import SVG files" plugin for Sketchup. This isn't a Sketchup support forum but if you need more info on this try the two links below.

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtop ... 80&p=99818
http://www.uli-tessel.de/suruby.htm

Sweet, thanks! I've been trying create some topo maps in Inkscape and import them into Sketchup, and ran into the same problem. This fixed it for me!

One minor update: In the preferences for Inkscape .48 (at least the current RC) the "SVG Output" menu is no longer under the Tools menu.

Hi there,

I am a bit of a novice, but I once used Google Sketchup to create a topo plan. Could you briefly describe how to place a 2D topo plan in Inskape into Sketchup? I have followed the steps above, and have saved my plan as an SVG file, but then I hit the buffers...

any help appreciated...