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| Posted by solkbi at Nov 14, 2013, 8:16:21 PM |
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Importing 3d Models I have created a 3D model for a piece I need in the Art of Illusions. The Sweet Home 3D document mentions that one could import the models made in the Art of Illusions. But I don't know how to do it and I wonder if I get get help with instructions on how to import a model made in the Art of Illusions into Sweet Home 3D. Thanks A Lot. |
| Posted by okh at Nov 14, 2013, 9:09:43 PM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models Export model from Art of Illusion to Wavefront .obj file. Import (drag-drop or Furniture>Import Furniture or Ctrl+Shift+I) to SH3d. (If you have different materials, you should also check the box for writing materials to .mtl file.) Pay attention to the dimensions of your imported model when you import it. Good luck. ok |
| Posted by solkbi at Nov 14, 2013, 11:48:10 PM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models Thank you Okh. Your instructions were great and it worked. The only problem I have now is that while I see the 3d model in Sweet Home 3d, in the view plan I don't see it set right, just a point. I am working on it. |
| Posted by Puybaret at Nov 15, 2013, 6:14:08 PM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models Pay attention to the size of the object when you import it. ---------------------------------------- Emmanuel Puybaret, Sweet Home 3D creator |
| Posted by enmnomad at Dec 11, 2013, 3:47:03 PM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models I've been importing models from Sketchup for over a year with only an occasional problem. A few hours ago, I imported another piece of furniture just fine, but every item since has turned to a deep pink color when I get it into SH3d. Could this be a problem on the import side or on the export side? Scratching my head . . .  |
| Posted by hansmex at Dec 11, 2013, 5:25:10 PM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models Can you give a link to that model? H ---------------------------------------- Hans new website - under constuction hansdirkse.info |
| Posted by enmnomad at Dec 12, 2013, 11:14:05 PM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models I've shared images on my Google+ page, if that helps. Sorry, I'm not computer-savvy enough to know how to link you directly to the file. I built the desk in Sketchup, decided on a different stain color, but it came out pink in SH3d. I like pink, but not on my furniture. I've since tried several other pieces of furniture and all turn pink. [email protected] |
| Posted by okh at Dec 13, 2013, 10:25:27 AM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models I built the desk in Sketchup, decided on a different stain color, but it came out pink in SH3d. - can you later change the colours / textures once you have imported your (pink) models into sh3d? - did you use any strange names for the coulours (try using only a-z, no spaces)? - which version of Sketchup do you use and did you upgrade lately? If you share an offending model in the sketchup 3d warehouse and post a link here, it is easier to check whether it is a SH3D issue. I tested one desk you posted in the 3D warehous - that was imported with correct colours / textures in SH3D 4.2 (via DAE export from Sketchup 8 free). ok |
| Posted by enmnomad at Dec 13, 2013, 7:55:04 PM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models It changes the entire model to pink. For example, an upholstered piece of furniture with wood legs: When I try to change the color it makes the entire piece all upholstery or all wood tone. The colors went through fine when I uploaded from sketchup and uploaded from elsewhere in my computer. |
| Posted by enmnomad at Dec 13, 2013, 8:07:13 PM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models Here's a link to one of the offending pieces. Looks fine here, but turns all pink in SH3d. http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/detail...b668ace54bdcf8e3531f470bb |
| Posted by hansmex at Dec 14, 2013, 6:46:31 AM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models Beverly, While in Sketchup go to File -> Export -> 3D Model -> Options and make sure that Export Texture Maps is checked. I haven't found a way to get rid of the black lines. Hans ---------------------------------------- Hans new website - under constuction hansdirkse.info |
| Posted by okh at Dec 14, 2013, 10:33:11 AM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models As the model imports correctly here (well, shades of blue and green legs, but with your texture), hansmex' solution should do the trick. However, I see your colour names are in angle brackets. The brackets should be converted when you export, but could cause problems. As a precaution, I would rename the materials (in Sketchup: write a new name over the old one and press enter). In general, try to use plain text names with numbers, avoid spaces and all other characters. As for the black lines (the edges), they should not show in SH3D import (unless they are drawn in thin air or on a flat surface). But you can "remove" the lines in Sketchup too (Window - Soften Edges - in the case of this model, you would need to explode the groups/elements many times to select all elements at the same time). ok |
| Posted by enmnomad at Dec 14, 2013, 7:19:08 PM |
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Re: Importing 3d Models Thank you for your attention to my pink furniture dilemma, and please accept my apology for taking up your time. Hopefully, I've found a solution. I uninstalled and then reinstalled SketchUp, and the next piece of furniture came through fine. Apparently the problem was on that end and not with SH3D. I've tried a number of floorplan programs, none of which come close to SH3D. |
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