SUCCESS!!
I downloaded it and am now able to convert them and use them in sweethome3d! Thanks for talkin it out with me!

I just went back and re read the instructions to convert the file and I noticed that at the end it says "...out of the menu in the free version of SketchUp"
I dont have SketchUp downloaded on this computer, so maybe Im just trying to convert it in the wrong place all together. Im not very educated ...

I have tried that also, the only time I find what Im looking for its not in the format I need I guess. Thanks for replying though, now I know that I may just be asking too much lol

Im new to this and Ive spent hours looking for symbols I can use to show the stairs, mens and womens restrooms ect. when I pring out the floor plan and everytime I find one that will work for what I need it is only avaliable to download for "SketchUp 8 (.skp)" which will not work for me. I have to ...