If your workflow depends on SketchUp or 3ds Max but you prefer modeling and shading in Blender, this DAE Exporter gives you a clean, reliable COLLADA (.dae) pipeline without the usual export headaches.

It is a lightweight, single-file Blender addon designed for Blender 5.0+ that focuses purely on robust .dae export for architecture, interior, and product visualization workflows.

Focused, modern COLLADA exporter

The default COLLADA exporter in Blender has fallen behind many production pipelines, especially when you need consistent results for SketchUp and 3ds Max.

This addon replaces it with a modern, minimal exporter that is tuned for day-to-day use in professional visualization and CAD-adjacent environments.

Seamless Blender integration

 - Sidebar panel under a dedicated SketchUp tab for quick access inside the 3D Viewport.

- File menu entry under File → Export for a familiar, native-like experience.

You do not have to dig through confusing settings or extra windows; export becomes a natural part of your Blender workflow instead of a separate, fragile step.

Clean geometry and correct transforms

 The addon handles several pain points that usually show up only after import into SketchUp or 3ds Max.

It automatically triangulates n-gons into clean, predictable triangles and applies safe transforms so scale, rotation, and position arrive correctly in your target application.

Textures that just work

 When you export a .dae scene, the addon can collect and copy all used textures into your chosen export folder.

This keeps your assets portable and makes it easier to hand off scenes to clients, collaborators, or other tools without missing images or broken paths.

Lightweight and studio-friendly

 The entire addon lives in a single, well-structured file, which makes it easy to install, version, and share across a team or studio pipeline.

Because it focuses on one format and one job, it stays fast and predictable, even as your scenes and libraries grow.

Who this addon is for

 This DAE Exporter is built for:

 - Blender artists delivering to SketchUp-based workflows.

- Archviz and interior designers moving scenes into 3ds Max.

- Product designers who need a dependable COLLADA export step in their pipeline.

If you constantly move models between Blender and other tools, this addon removes the manual clean-up and lets you focus on design instead of troubleshooting exports.

Why choose this DAE Exporter

Instead of trying to support every file format at once, this addon specializes in one thing: high-quality COLLADA export from Blender 5.0 and above.

Its focused feature set, modern UI integration, and robust handling of geometry, transforms, and textures make it a practical choice if your professional work depends on a stable .dae bridge.