Files
The Files section provides options allowing you to choose where SketchUp locally saves different types of files.
Each option designates where a specific type of file will be saved:
Option | Type of Saved File |
|---|---|
Models | .skp files and .skb files |
Components | Individual components or component collections. |
Materials | Individual materials or material collections. |
Styles | Style settings or collections. |
Texture Images | Image files used to create textures. |
Watermark Images | Images used for watermarks. |
Export | Models exported as file types other than .skp. |
Classifications | Classification systems. |
Templates | SketchUp templates. |
). In the file browser that appears, choose a new location for saved files. If you just want to view the folder where files are saved, click Open This Folder ( 
).SketchUp advises that you avoid using cloud services like OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive when choosing where to save your files. Saving to cloud services can lead to your save file becoming corrupted. Corrupted save files can be very difficult, if not impossible, to recover.
Importing and Exporting File Preference (Windows Only)
SketchUp saves your file preferences anytime you make any changes. Windows users can export those preferences and import them into SketchUp on the new device.
Note : Importing and exporting file preferences is not available for MacOS.
To export your file preferences:
Click Export .
Choose a location where you want to save your exported preferences.
(Optional) Your keyboard shortcuts preferences will also be included in this exported file. To exclude them from the export click Options in the File Explorer window and deselect Shortcuts .
Click Export to save the file.
To import your file preferences:
Click Import .
Locate the exported preferences file in the File Explorer window.
(Optional) If you do not want to import shortcuts preferences from the exported file select Options and deselect Shortcuts .
Click Import to import your preferences.
Note : When transferring File Preferences from one computer to another, the user name on both machines must be identical or the file pathways will not be correct.