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

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    • A Offline
      Arakon
      last edited by

      Awesome plugin, but it doesn't seem able to handle decimals on the model sizes.. i.e. I have a model that is 53.69mm tall, when importing and entering that value, I get the following error, both with a comma and a decimal point:
      2022-01-10 00_00_02-Start.png

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      • TIGT Offline
        TIG Moderator
        last edited by

        Maybe it expects 53.69 but is receiving 53,69 - so does your system use a . or a , as the decimal separator ?
        What do you actually type in the input-box ??
        Also it seems to expect an integer, rather than a float in any case ???

        TIG

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        • A Offline
          Arakon
          last edited by

          @tig said:

          Maybe it expects 53.69 but is receiving 53,69 - so does your system use a . or a , as the decimal separator ?
          What do you actually type in the input-box ??
          Also it seems to expect an integer, rather than a float in any case ???

          I did type both 53.69 and 53,69 and both cause the error.
          I ended up having to import it at 100x scale and scale it back down.. it's a workaround, but not really ideal.

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          • TIGT Offline
            TIG Moderator
            last edited by

            I suspect that the default scaling factor is set as an integer, so trying to use a decimal float will cause an error in the input-box.

            The extension's author [samuel_t] should be able to re-code it to suit ??

            TIG

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            • samuel_tS Offline
              samuel_t
              last edited by

              I locked target height to an Integer. Since scaling is hacky in this plugin, I must test Float carefully ๐Ÿ˜›

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              • samuel_tS Offline
                samuel_t
                last edited by

                1.1.7 version allows you to import in SketchUp models exported from Blender 2.80 or newer at .blend format.
                Expect better compatibility for many formats. Thanks again to Assimp's contributors who made this happen!

                Download latest Universal Importer plugin from SketchUcation PluginStore.

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                • A Offline
                  Arakon
                  last edited by

                  Found an issue with "small" models.
                  Example: I'm importing a functional model that is 95x46x75.45mm in size. The STL is 75.45 tall, however, in order for it to import semi-properly, I have to use the 46mm as height.
                  However, the model, when imported, is actually 99.12x47.99x78.72mm in size, so it's actually 104.3261% of the original size in all directions.
                  If I import it at a factor of 100 (telling it that the STL is 4600mm in height), then downscale it to 0.01 in Sketchup, the size is correct.


                  Both the original model and imported model overlapped


                  2022-01-19 20_36_35-.png

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                  • EarthMoverE Offline
                    EarthMover
                    last edited by

                    Hi Samuel,

                    I'm getting this error in 2017 Make (Pro trial). I've tried with a .DAE and .FBX file and get the same error. The extension is working as expected in my licensed SU 2021 version, but failing with 2017 only. Any suggestions? Thanks for all your hard work on this amazing free tool!


                    Error

                    3D Artist at Clearstory 3D Imaging
                    Guide Tool at Winning With Sketchup
                    Content Creator at Skapeup

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                    • TIGT Offline
                      TIG Moderator
                      last edited by

                      I see C:\ versus C:/ in paths in the error message ?
                      Is the path inside '...' or "..." - which will give different result ?
                      Best to force the paths to use all / ??

                      TIG

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                      • samuel_tS Offline
                        samuel_t
                        last edited by

                        @tig said:

                        I see C:\ versus C:/ in paths in the error message ?
                        Best to force the paths to use all / ??

                        I agree, it's better to normalize dir separator but I don't think EarthMover's issue come from this...

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                        • TIGT Offline
                          TIG Moderator
                          last edited by

                          Does the .mtl file exist in the special tmp folder ?
                          If that tmp file read/writeable ?
                          The error msg says it can't read it ??

                          TIG

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                          • samuel_tS Offline
                            samuel_t
                            last edited by

                            @TIG Yes, it seems plugin can't read "export.mtl" file. Normally, plugin reads "export.mtl" after conversion of input model to "export.obj". Maybe this conversion silently fails...

                            @EarthMover Can you follow these steps, please?

                            1. Import a model in SketchUp 2017 with Universal Importer plugin.
                            2. When plugin error message is shown: don't click on "OK" button!
                            3. Open "C:\ProgramData\Universal Importer\tmp" in File Explorer.
                            4. Display files with details so we see each file present and its size...
                            5. Send us a screenshot of File Explorer and "assimp.log" if it exists.
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                            • samuel_tS Offline
                              samuel_t
                              last edited by

                              @earthmover said:

                              The extension is working as expected in my licensed SU 2021 version, but failing with 2017 only.

                              Hi EarthMover ๐Ÿ˜‰

                              When you import a model with this extension, are SU 2017 and 2021 running in same time and OS?

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                              • EarthMoverE Offline
                                EarthMover
                                last edited by

                                @samuel_t I don't get a .log file, I get this assimp.nfo here - https://www.dropbox.com/s/wl0v2chqcap2sdz/assimp.nfo?dl=0

                                File explorer looks like attached

                                Also, here is the .dae file I'm trying to import if that is helpful. It's from Home Designer (Chief Architect) Again, I don't have a problem importing the file into 2021, but this is to provide an option for my students who are looking for a free solution.-

                                Dropbox

                                favicon

                                (www.dropbox.com)


                                Clipboard01.jpg

                                3D Artist at Clearstory 3D Imaging
                                Guide Tool at Winning With Sketchup
                                Content Creator at Skapeup

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                                • samuel_tS Offline
                                  samuel_t
                                  last edited by

                                  @EarthMover I can import with my plugin your DAE model in SketchUp Make 2017 on Windows 10:

                                  Home Designer.jpg

                                  In your last screenshot, there are some well written files in your "tmp" directory. I don't understand...

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                                    Rick959
                                    last edited by

                                    Hi there,

                                    I have installed your plugin and when I try to import a model, I have tried several different models, I get the same error each time.
                                    Please see the image attached.

                                    Thanks in advance


                                    import error.jpg

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                                    • samuel_tS Offline
                                      samuel_t
                                      last edited by

                                      @rick959 said:

                                      Hi there,

                                      I have installed your plugin and when I try to import a model, I have tried several different models, I get the same error each time.
                                      Please see the image attached.

                                      Thanks in advance

                                      Hi Rick,

                                      (Re)install Microsoft Visual C++ library then try again.

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                                      • P Offline
                                        Please dell me
                                        last edited by

                                        I want to try it, you say it FREE, bud if I instal it, I have jsut one icon - DONATE and then open PayPall. So itยดs free, but you must pay ?

                                        Realy thanks to waste 10 minutes to download and instal and unistaling again ๐Ÿ˜ž

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                                        • Rich O BrienR Offline
                                          Rich O Brien Moderator
                                          last edited by

                                          @please dell me said:

                                          I want to try it, you say it FREE, bud if I instal it, I have jsut one icon - DONATE and then open PayPall. So itยดs free, but you must pay ?

                                          Realy thanks to waste 10 minutes to download and instal and unistaling again ๐Ÿ˜ž

                                          Not sure what you installed that you ended up with an icon that points to PayPal?

                                          This tool exists in the File menu if properly installed.

                                          Sounds like PEBKAC to me.

                                          Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp ๐Ÿ“–

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                                          • samuel_tS Offline
                                            samuel_t
                                            last edited by

                                            @please dell me said:

                                            I want to try it, you say it FREE, bud if I instal it, I have jsut one icon - DONATE and then open PayPall. So itยดs free, but you must pay ?

                                            Ahh too bad, you were so close! ๐Ÿ˜„ In SketchUp menu, select: File > Import with Universal Importer... It will cost nothing but a few clicks ๐Ÿ˜‰

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