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[Plugin] Universal Importer - v1.2.6 - 30 July 2024

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  • M Offline
    MikeG73
    last edited by 24 May 2021, 22:06

    Hello Samuel/folks,

    It appears that I am having the same issue with converting models, I looked at previous posts but still can't make sense of it all; as the file I downloaded from the warehouse was a 2017skp I tried to reduce the size but kept getting the same error messages as above.

    I then exported the original skp file to 3ds and tried it again and got the same error message, as it looks like UI is still looking at this file as an obj and not a 3ds import. Is there a video/fix to this ongoing issue or am I just missing something!? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ ๐Ÿ˜•

    Cheers! ๐Ÿ˜Ž


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      samuel_t
      last edited by 25 May 2021, 06:03

      Hello Mike,

      Don't mind about OBJ ๐Ÿ˜‰ It's used as intermediate format during process...

      Could you please provide us the link to the tank you're trying to simplify?

      Did you try with other models?

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        MikeG73
        last edited by 25 May 2021, 07:29

        Hello Samuel,

        Here is the link to the Panther, and no I haven't tried your extension on any other model as of yet as I was immersed in this model at the time of my postings; but I will try it again soon.

        Cheers Mate! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

        Link Preview Image
        3D Warehouse

        3D Warehouse is a website of searchable, pre-made 3D models that works seamlessly with SketchUp.

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        (3dwarehouse.sketchup.com)

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          MikeG73
          last edited by 17 Jun 2021, 20:01

          Hello Samuel,

          Were we able to find out anything on this model? or do I need to download something similar and try that route?

          Cheers Mate!

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            samuel_t
            last edited by 18 Jun 2021, 06:41

            Hello Mike,

            On my Windows 10 computer with SketchUp 2017, process hangs at 50% when plugin imports simplified "Panther" model. So yes, I suggest you to try with other models.

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              BklynBoy
              last edited by 23 Jun 2021, 00:15

              Samuel - I have had a great deal of difficulty importing obj files into Sketchup. Here are two examples of error messages. Can you help? I tried to upload the obj files but I couldn't. Thanks.


              Screen Shot 2021-06-21 at 8.29.35 PM.png


              Screen Shot 2021-06-21 at 8.32.25 PM.png


              Screen Shot 2021-06-21 at 8.32.39 PM.png

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                samuel_t
                last edited by 26 Jun 2021, 12:56

                @BklynBoy, could you please upload these OBJ files somewhere? This way I could also try on my PC.

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                  MikeG73
                  last edited by 26 Jul 2021, 12:14

                  Hello Samuel.

                  I'm sorry but I am having another issue with your importer and need your advice, I recently bought some models from Turbosquid and downloaded/saved them as obj files which thankfully I can convert them over with your wonderful extension; however when I try to convert the models your extension seems to only use some textures and not all of them. ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

                  So should/can I upload the mtl files when I am converting these models? ๐Ÿ˜ณ ๐Ÿ˜Ž

                  Cheers Mate

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                    samuel_t
                    last edited by 7 Aug 2021, 15:25

                    Hello Mike, Could you please send me a (temp) link to these OBJ and MTL files in a private message?

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                      autumnwind
                      last edited by 22 Aug 2021, 13:06

                      Hello Samuel,

                      First, thanks for the plugin, the idea is very cool.

                      The only problem I encountered is that when I try to reduce the polygon count, instead they will increase (together with the size of the 3D model) and it's the opposite result of what I'm trying to achieve. What do you suggest?

                      Face count before reduction: 261609
                      Face count after reduction: 4544015

                      My target was 80000

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                        rv1974
                        last edited by 22 Aug 2021, 17:44

                        Samuel, thanks for creating and sharing this plugin.
                        Question: is it possible to to implement the original scale, units and origin respect (in fbx at least)?

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                          samuel_t
                          last edited by 24 Aug 2021, 12:07

                          @autumnwind said:

                          Hello Samuel,

                          First, thanks for the plugin, the idea is very cool.

                          The only problem I encountered is that when I try to reduce the polygon count, instead they will increase (together with the size of the 3D model) and it's the opposite result of what I'm trying to achieve. What do you suggest?

                          Face count before reduction: 261609
                          Face count after reduction: 4544015

                          My target was 80000

                          Hello Autumn Wind,

                          Try to start with a greater target (eg. 200000) then decrease...

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                            samuel_t
                            last edited by 24 Aug 2021, 12:14

                            @rv1974 said:

                            Samuel, thanks for creating and sharing this plugin.
                            Question: is it possible to to implement the original scale, units and origin respect (in fbx at least)?

                            I don't think so... ๐Ÿ˜• The scale is lost during model conversion. I'd study the question if I find the time ๐Ÿ˜‰

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                              coro28
                              last edited by 4 Oct 2021, 15:13

                              How do I install your Universal Importer plugin in Sketchup 2021 Pro?

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                                samuel_t
                                last edited by 6 Oct 2021, 12:29

                                @coro28 said:

                                How do I install your Universal Importer plugin in Sketchup 2021 Pro?

                                Follow instructions given in Universal Importer plugin documentation.

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                                  TIG Moderator
                                  last edited by 6 Oct 2021, 13:12

                                  If you use the PluginStore you login, find and download an RBZ archive for an extension.
                                  Typically you save it in your Downloads folder.
                                  In SketchUp use the Extension Manager and in its dialog use the Install... button, select the RBZ and it auto-installs for you...

                                  Alternatively, if you have the SketchUcation Toolset installed then you find an extension's entry in its ExtensionStoreยณ dialog [red toolbar button opens that] and click the button against its entry in the dialog to install it automatically... [essentially skipping the need to manually download an RBZ file...]

                                  TIG

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                                    fabrice
                                    last edited by 7 Oct 2021, 11:32

                                    Hello
                                    Thank you very much for this plugin.
                                    But I also have a problem with sketchup 2017, unable to import an obj, yet I have given the permissions.
                                    A miracle solution ?? ๐Ÿคฃ


                                    import1.jpg


                                    import2.jpg

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                                    • TIGT Offline
                                      TIG Moderator
                                      last edited by 7 Oct 2021, 12:22

                                      Find the folder C:/ProgramData/Universal Importer/
                                      Select its icon - select it and right-click > context-menu > Properties > Security > Edit...
                                      Ensure that every entry listed has FULL permissions set...
                                      OK to save changes.
                                      Thereafter you should be able to read/write/delete files in that subfolder or its tmp folder...

                                      TIG

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                                        fabrice
                                        last edited by 7 Oct 2021, 17:02

                                        great, it works THANKS !!!!

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                                          ekoek0999
                                          last edited by 1 Nov 2021, 18:41

                                          thanks a million!
                                          I was looking for a way to import pmx files into Sketchup, this one does the trick perfectly
                                          You are a lifesaver!!!

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