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Getting Started

The Runchat plugin for SketchUp brings the power of AI directly into your modeling workflow. It ships with two major capabilities: importing screenshots to use as context for AI generation, and importing 3D models generated by Runchat directly into your scene.

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1. Install the Extension

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Install from Extension Warehouse

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Launch Runchat

  • Go to Extensions → Runchat → Launch
  • This will open the Runchat web interface within SketchUp
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Sign In

  • Log in to your Runchat account
  • Select a workflow or create a new one to start
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(Optional) Add to Toolbar

  • Right-click the toolbar area and select Customize Toolbar…
  • Find the Runchat icon and drag it into your toolbar
  • This gives you quick access to open Runchat in the future

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Core Capabilities

Import Screenshot

Capture your current SketchUp view and use it as an input for AI image generation or analysis.

Import 3D Model

Generate 3D models in Runchat and import them directly into your SketchUp scene with one click.

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Import Screenshot

Turn your screen grabs into high-quality realistic renders or use them to guide AI generation.
  1. Position your camera in SketchUp to frame the shot you want.
  2. In the Runchat panel, click the Screenshot button in the Action Bar (left side).
  3. The screenshot is automatically captured and added as a node in your current Runchat workflow.
  4. Connect this node to an image-to-image workflow or use it as a reference for other tasks.

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Import 3D Model

Seamlessly bring AI-generated 3D assets into your project.
  1. Generate a 3D model using a Runchat workflow (e.g., Text to 3D or Image to 3D).
  2. Select the generated 3D model node in the Runchat editor.
  3. Click the Import button in the Action Bar.
  4. The model will be downloaded and placed in your SketchUp viewport at the origin (0,0,0).
  5. You can then move, scale, and rotate the model as needed.

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Tutorials

Watch our video series to learn how to master the SketchUp plugin, from basic setup to advanced workflows like turning massing models into realistic renders.

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Need Help?

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  • Feedback: We are active and responsive to feature requests. Let us know what you need!