File extension .SKM
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| SketchUp Materials Format | Trimble | Raster Image Files |
The SKM file extension is associated with SketchUp, a 3D modeling computer program developed by Trimble Inc. The SKM file type is the native format for for SketchUp materials, which are used to populate the surfaces of SketchUp objects with colors and textures. It is a text-based file that contains data on textures, materials, names, and tiling information for a face or group of faces of a SketchUp model.
Features of SKM Files
A SKM file contains information about the materials used in a SketchUp mode such as the color of the faces in the model, texture information, and tiling information which is used to determine how textures are applied over faces. The SKM files also contain information about how two or more materials can be blended at an angled surface to create smooth transitions, which is one of the main features that makes SketchUp popular among 3D models. When a user opens a SketchUp scene, all the materials required by the scene are imported from a SKM file.
Similar File Extensions
The CKM and MCS file extensions are also associated with the SketchUp software and perform similar functions as SKM files. The CKM file type holds tiled material information and serves as an extension for previously saved SKM files. It is an archived version of the SKM file and can also be used to import materials into SketchUp. The MCS file type holds tiled textures used for texturing SketchUp objects and typically comes bundled together with different SketchUp components.
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .SKM) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .SKM extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .SKM file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .SKM extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .SKM extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .SKM file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .SKM file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .SKM file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .SKM file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .SKM file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
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