can Sketchup models be exported into Simulink 3D?

Sketchup software by Trimble is a highly efficient and easy to use 3D composing tool. But it is static - you cannot use it to show movement. Its models can also be transformed into STL mode. I have two questions: (1) Can Sketchup or STL 3d models be imported into 3d simulink? (2) what are the prerequisites for using 3d simulink (besides Mathlab?).

Answer 1

[Swarooph]

Documentation is your friend :).

Looks like you can do this maybe 2 ways:

1. Import STL file directly into the 3D world. Documentation here.
2. Convert STL to VRML file using stl2vrml function.

As to the requirements for Simulink 3D Animation, see here.

[Daniel Gat]

Thank you Swarooph for your answer. But you should note that your reference regarding REQUIREMENTS does not include any mention of the Simulink 3d animator

[Swarooph]

Hello Daniel,

I am not sure what you get when you click the 3rd link. But here is what I see as it regards to requirements for Simulink 3D animation.