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# SketchUp Pro

In the following section, the export from SketchUp 2019 Pro, a file suitable for HEGIAS, is explained step by step. Afterwards, this file is ready for [import into HEGIAS](/en/article/import-a-scene-to-the-hegias-platform-18p37ao/).

Click on the following menu item:

**File -> Export -> 3D Model...**

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/42285d71cb3e9c00/f9602dfc-2c2f-4413-8c0a-b31275_sk426n.png)

Now choose a suitable name and format for the file to be exported.

When choosing the format you have the following options:

1. COLLADA File (*.dae) 
2. FBX File (*.fbx) 
3. OBJ File (*.obj) 
4. IFC File (*.ifc) 

We recommend saving the file as **COLLADA** file. You can find more information about the supported file formats **here**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/46dbebebf7311c00/aec1f34b-65e9-4bc5-a663-635730_1bkys62.png)

Now confirm the export with the button "Export".  
In the following dialogue click on "Options...".

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/92f02aadd01b0000/c2e43a1d-ab38-456c-90f6-0e763f_1cso2wy.png)

In the options, deactivate the menu item "Preserve Component Hierarchies".

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/21919bd57535e600/0998efb1-e423-4148-8463-d94770_1kqste9.png)

Now you can [import the exported file into HEGIAS](/en/article/import-a-scene-to-the-hegias-platform-18p37ao/).