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

samuel_t

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.

Arakon

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

EarthMover

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

TIG

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 / ??

samuel_t

@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...

TIG

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 ??

samuel_t

@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?

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

samuel_t

@earthmover said:

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

Hi EarthMover

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

EarthMover

@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

(www.dropbox.com)

samuel_t

@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...

Rick959

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

samuel_t

@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.

Please dell me

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 it´s free, but you must pay ?

Realy thanks to waste 10 minutes to download and instal and unistaling again

Rich O Brien

@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 it´s free, but you must pay ?

Realy thanks to waste 10 minutes to download and instal and unistaling again

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.

samuel_t

@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 it´s free, but you must pay ?

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

samuel_t

@rich o brien said:

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.

It's true but, in current version, there's also a Donate entry in Plugins menu. To avoid confusion, in next version, I will add an Import entry in Plugins menu too.

SreckoM

Is it possible to keep parts separated, as groups or components, when importing formats like obj, fbx of Collada? Right now it imports everything as a single mesh.

samuel_t

@sreckom said:

Is it possible to keep parts separated, as groups or components, when importing formats like obj, fbx of Collada? Right now it imports everything as a single mesh.

I think it's doable but I don't know how yet... Your request has been added to my todo list.

tonytony321

Hi there, appreciate the effort!

I have been trying to use it on obj and 3ds file, but it keeps showing error

Universal Importer Error: invalid byte sequence in UTF-8

Any idea how to solve this? Thank you

samuel_t

@tonytony321 said:

Hi there, appreciate the effort!

I have been trying to use it on obj and 3ds file, but it keeps showing error

Universal Importer Error: invalid byte sequence in UTF-8

Any idea how to solve this? Thank you

Hi,

Does your input model filename or path contain non-ASCII characters?