Sketch2Space
How to export your 3D model to CAD (.dae / COLLADA)
Once your 3D model looks right, you can take it out of Sketch2Space and into your own tools. Sketch2Space exports a .dae file (the COLLADA format), which opens in SketchUp, Blender, and most CAD and 3D software.
What you get#
The export is a standard .dae (COLLADA) 3D file containing your model's geometry — walls, rooms, openings, and stairs. Because it's an open format, you can import it into a wide range of tools without a converter.
Export step by step#
- Open your finished model in Sketch2Space.
- Go to the realistic (Final) view, where export lives.
- Click export to download the
.daefile. - Open the file in SketchUp, Blender, or your CAD tool of choice.
Opening the file#
- SketchUp — use File → Import and choose the
.dae(COLLADA) file. - Blender — use File → Import → Collada (.dae).
- Other CAD tools — most support COLLADA import directly; check your software's import menu.
.dae (COLLADA) is an open, widely supported 3D format. If your tool doesn't list COLLADA, it can usually import a format you can convert .dae into. See the glossary for more.
Next steps#
- New to the format names? The glossary explains DAE, COLLADA, BIM, and IFC.
- Need to redo a conversion? See how to convert a sketch to 3D.
FAQ#
What format does Sketch2Space export?#
A .dae file, which uses the COLLADA standard — an open 3D format supported by SketchUp, Blender, and most CAD software.
Can I open the export in SketchUp?#
Yes. In SketchUp, use File → Import and select the .dae (COLLADA) file you downloaded.
Is the exported model editable in my CAD tool?#
Yes — the .dae contains real 3D geometry, so you can edit it in your own software after importing.