

In the project folder locate the project.mdl and project.mit files. tmp files created in the Backups folderĬhoose the one you want to load (usually the most recently modified) and copy this to the project folder. For instuctions on recovering models pre VE2016 please contact Support for an alternative method. This means the traditional method of recovering a corrupted model using the tmp files from the backup folder is changed, the new process to load these is described below. In VE 2016 Hotfix 1 (onwards) model data is stored in the. You might be able to recover from the Backups folder as the VE stores a TMP file in this folder for undo/redo operations. We also recommend you have a couple of copies of each project so that you can revert to them at any moment but that’s potentially overkill (but again for the sake of a few MB.
#SKETCHUP PRO UNEXPECTED FILE FORMAT ARCHIVE#
The VE has a built-in archive facility that with one click (File>Archive>Current Project) can safely backup the whole project in a second or two.

We strongly recommend backing up projects regularly during the course of the day. If the project is corrupt then you may still be able to recover from a backup. This message can also appear if a project has been corrupted. VE Projects are forwards compatible only. To learn more, see our step-by-step guide of the Replace Textures Tool.This error can occur when opening a project in an older version of the VE from which it was created (e.g - opening a VE2021 model in VE2019). Skimp gives you the tools you need to quickly import multiple file formats into SketchUp and simplify your model. The Replace Textures tool has another extremely powerful feature.īy SHIFT + Clicking, you can completely replace a material of all matching faces without changing the UVs! This tool has many uses and is great for reducing the amount of duplicate materials in your SketchUp model.Ĭheck out the video below to see the tool in action!

Open the Skimp Settings and apply a UV Texture when importing Replace Materials That way, even if the textures are missing, you won’t lose the position. Skimp has the option to automatically apply a temporary checkered UV texture when importing a file. Here’s the best part: Skimp will preserve the texture position (UVs) when you replace it!

