How to Set SketchUp 2023 as Your Default Application

Setting SketchUp 2023 as Your Default Application

INSTRUCTION TYPE: Configuration INSTRUCTION TITLE: How to Set SketchUp 2023 as Your Default Application CATEGORY: Software Setup OBJECTIVE: Learn how to configure SketchUp 2023 as the default application for opening .skp files in Windows.

PREREQUISITES:

  • SketchUp 2023 installed on your computer

  • Administrative access to modify system settings

EXPERTISE LEVEL: Novice

PARAMETERS:

  • File Type: .skp files

  • Application: SketchUp 2023

STEPS:

Step 1: Rename the SketchUp 2023 Executable

  1. Navigate to your SketchUp 2023 installation folder:

    • Open File Explorer.

    • Go to: Programme\SketchUp\SketchUp 2023.

  2. Find the file named "SketchUp.exe".

  3. Rename it to "SketchUp_V23.exe".

Expected Outcome:

  • The executable file is renamed to make it easily identifiable.

Step 2: Configure Windows Default Apps

  1. Open Windows Settings.

  2. Click on "Apps" in the settings menu.

  3. Select "Default apps" from the left sidebar.

  4. Look for the search field at the top of the Default apps page.

  5. Type ".skp" into the search field.

Expected Outcome:

  • Windows displays the current default app for .skp files.

Step 3: Set SketchUp 2023 as the Default Application

  1. Click on "SketchUp Application" in the search results.

  2. Scroll to the bottom of the options list.

  3. Click "Choose an app on your PC".

  4. Navigate to the SketchUp 2023 folder.

  5. Select the renamed "SketchUp_V23.exe" file.

  6. Click "Set as default".

Expected Outcome:

  • SketchUp 2023 is now set as the default application for .skp files.

VERIFICATION:

  1. Double-click any .skp file.

  2. It should now open with SketchUp 2023.

  3. The icon should show "V23" in its name.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

  • Issue: Files aren’t opening with SketchUp 2023.

    • Solution 1: Ensure you selected the correct executable in Step 3.

    • Solution 2: Verify that the file extension is indeed .skp.

    • Solution 3: Restart your computer if changes don’t take effect immediately.

COMMON VARIATIONS:

  • Some systems may have multiple versions of SketchUp installed, requiring careful selection of the correct executable.

  • File paths may differ slightly depending on the installation directory.

FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS:

  • Explore advanced file association settings in Windows for other file types.

  • Learn how to manage multiple versions of SketchUp on the same system.

QUERY EXAMPLES:

  • "How do I set SketchUp 2023 as the default for .skp files?"

  • "Why isn’t SketchUp 2023 opening my .skp files?"

  • "Can I use multiple versions of SketchUp on the same computer?"

SUPPORT:

For further assistance, contact SketchUp support or refer to the official documentation.

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