Exporting SVGs from SketchUp Using FaceSVG

One easy way to convert files from SketchUp into Origin-ready SVGs is to use the free Extension FaceSVG. With this extension, you can select individual faces of your 3D model in SketchUp and export each of those faces as an SVG file that can be cut with Shaper Origin. 

Installing the FaceSVG Extension

In SketchUp, go to Window > Extensions Warehouse. Search for 'FaceSVG'

Click on the Extension and follow the link to the creator's GitHub page. Follow the download instructions on this page to download the file and add it to SketchUp as an Extension.

Remember to restart SketchUp once you've installed the Extension.

Tips for Using FaceSVG

FaceSVG is not a Shaper product; it was created and is maintained by Origin user marvingreenberg. But we've found this Extension to be incredibly useful for anyone who's accustomed to designing in SketchUp and is looking for a simple workflow to turn their designs into cuttable files for Origin.

You can watch marvingreenberg's original walkthrough video of his Extension below