How to add components?

Here is a video showing how to download Components from DynaScape’s Sketch3D site into SketchUp.

To download components into the SketchUp from the Sketch3D website:

1. Log in to sketch3d.dynascape.com

   Once logged in, you will be able to access all components under the Components tab to import into SketchUp.

   Download the required components. These will be downloaded as a zipped file into your Downloads folder.

   Extract the zipped file before proceeding.

2. Copy the Components to SketchUp

   Follow these steps:

   1. Open the extracted folder and select all files.

   2. Copy or drag the files.

3. Locate SketchUp Components Folder

   1. Click the Windows Start button.

   2. Type:

      %appdata%

   3. Press Enter.

   This opens the AppData folder (hidden by default).

4. Navigate to Components Folder

   Go to:

   SketchUp → SketchUp [Version] → SketchUp → Components

5. Paste the Components

   • Paste the copied files into the Components folder

   • (Optional) Create a subfolder (e.g., Trees) for organization.

6. Open in SketchUp

   1. Open SketchUp.

   2. Go to the Components panel (right-hand side).

   If not visible:

   • Go to Window → Default Tray

   • Enable Components and Materials.

7. Load the Components

   1. Click the Details (blue arrow).

   2. Select Open or Create a Local Collection.

   3. Select the folder (do NOT open it).

   4. Click Select Folder.

8. The downloaded components will now appear and are ready to use in SketchUp.