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File Issues

If you encounter errors when opening or saving a SketchUp file, or when working with file types associated with other modeling applications, it can lose you time, or even your entire project progress.

Last updated 17 July 2026

If you encounter errors when opening or saving a SketchUp file, or when working with file types associated with other modeling applications, it can lose you time, or even your entire project progress. The following articles contain common file-related errors and issues you may encounter, and how to troubleshoot them:

3D Modeling Issues

When creating a model you may run into some unique issues. Here we'll take a look at some known issues not related to a specific tool or technique. Some common issues include:

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Account Has No Nickname Error

The Credits feature in SketchUp requires your Google Account to have a Nickname associated with it. To add a Nickname to your Google Account, visit the 3D Warehouse and click the Sign In link in the upper right-hand corner.

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Active Revit 3D View Cannot Be Converted

The active Revit 3D view cannot be converted.

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Blank Dialog or SDK Error When Exporting

Situation You're exporting a SketchUp file to one of these formats: FBX, OBJ, 3DS, VRM, or XSI. On the Windows platform your export fails with a blank dialog box. On a Mac you get an error message like "SketchUp SDK error: An error has occurred resulting in an invalid output file..."

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Blurred or Distorted Images

The Quick Answer Download and install the most current video card drivers from the manufacturer's website. Disable 'Fast Feedback' on your system. Make sure that your video card supports OpenGL 1.5+. There are two likely causes of display issues like this:

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