### Contents - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Urban Planning and Design Software Resources ##### Discussions and Reports to expand your knowledge on Urban Planning and Design Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Urban Planning and Design Software Discussions 0 Question on: SketchUp [What is the best way to use sketchup in other software programs?](/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-use-sketchup-in-other-software-programs) Ideally, computer-aided design software should be as intuitive as drawing with pen and paper. SketchUp Pro is one of the easiest programs to navigate on our CAD software list. Instead of lists of features, large icons indicate tools which makes them fast and easy to find. Features like the setup manager also make working with SketchUp Pro more convenient. SketchUp Pro does have a command line, but as with most CAD software, the command line is not the most user-friendly feature, as it requires you to know and use specific command functions, although it does have macro recordings. Hey, So my work requires me to export Sketch Up files in other software domains. I generally consult the BIMDeX company for exporting the files from Sketch Up to Solidworks, Rhino, Revit and so on without losing any data. You can visit them: https://www.bimdex.com/sketchup-to-revit-export.php https://www.bimdex.com/sketchup-to-solidworks-exporter.php https://www.bimdex.com/sketchup-to-rhino-export.php Thank You. Answered: Sejin John on May 27, 2021 Depends what you mean by "use". If you're looking to import a SKP (Sketchup) file and work it in another program, it depends what the other program is. IFC seems to be the industry standard file extension for crossing software and platforms. I don't use Autocad but have had luck importing SKP files into Vectorworks but also, if the Sketchup designer has saved/exported the SKP file as an IFC I can also import the model with much more information associated. If you're looking to import other models INTO Sketchup and work from there, Sketchup has a fairly clear list of imports under the File dropdown. Lastly, if you want to manage a project with Trimble, (Sketchup's parent company) Trimble Connect is the way to go. I'm just getting into this and having success. Hope this helps, if not, maybe clarify what you're after. Answered: Jakob Zaiss on December 10, 2019 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-use-sketchup-in-other-software-programs/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Lumion Pro [How to do night renders?](/discussions/14437-how-to-do-night-renders) I am having an issue doing night renders my lights are bleeding out of the walls. Use or edit Night rendering styles built into software by Lumion. Answered: Matt Blackburn on December 10, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/14437-how-to-do-night-renders/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: ArcGIS CityEngine [What are the system requirements for CityEngine?](/discussions/system-requirements-7bd7ef04-09ae-4da9-9b4d-06eb8f244811) System Requirements See CityEngine system requirements here: http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/cityengine/latest/get-started/esri-cityengine-system-requirements.htm Answered: Woody Hynes on October 17, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/system-requirements-7bd7ef04-09ae-4da9-9b4d-06eb8f244811/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/urban-planning-and-design/resources?discussions_page=4) - [1](/categories/urban-planning-and-design/resources) - [2](/categories/urban-planning-and-design/resources?discussions_page=2) - [3](/categories/urban-planning-and-design/resources?discussions_page=3) - [4](/categories/urban-planning-and-design/resources?discussions_page=4) - 5 - [6](/categories/urban-planning-and-design/resources?discussions_page=6) - [7](/categories/urban-planning-and-design/resources?discussions_page=7) - [8](/categories/urban-planning-and-design/resources?discussions_page=8) - [9](/categories/urban-planning-and-design/resources?discussions_page=9) - [10](/categories/urban-planning-and-design/resources?discussions_page=10) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/urban-planning-and-design/resources?discussions_page=6) ## Urban Planning and Design Software Reports Grid® Report for Urban Planning and Design Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Urban Planning and Design Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Grid® Report for Urban Planning and Design Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Urban Planning and Design Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Grid® Report for Urban Planning and Design Winter 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for Urban Planning and Design Winter 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report