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

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    • samuel_tS Offline
      samuel_t
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      @catchen5890 said:

      I have a problem while importing step in sketchup 2020

      Compatibility with STEP models isn't very good. Unfortunately, I don't have a solution for the moment.

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      • MikeG73M Offline
        MikeG73
        last edited by

        Hello Samuel,

        I installed your latest release on sketchupmake2017 and can not use it as it is unsigned, please update your extension with a signed version. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

        Cheers Mate!

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        • Dave RD Offline
          Dave R
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          @mikeg73 said:

          I installed your latest release on sketchupmake2017 and can not use it as it is unsigned...

          Unsigned does not make it unusable unless you set the loading policy to prevent it.

          Please update your profile. It says you are using Sketchup 8.

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          • MikeG73M Offline
            MikeG73
            last edited by

            @dave r said:

            @mikeg73 said:

            I installed your latest release on sketchupmake2017 and can not use it as it is unsigned...

            Unsigned does not make it unusable unless you set the loading policy to prevent it.

            Please update your profile. It says you are using Sketchup 8.

            Thank you for your reply, however, I do I know or turn off this loading policy? So I won't have any issues?? And I have updated my profile, thank you!

            Cheers Mate! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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            • Dave RD Offline
              Dave R
              last edited by

              @mikeg73 said:

              however, I do I know or turn off this loading policy? So I won't have any issues??

              I presume you mean, "I do not know how to turn off this loading policy." Is that correct. Go to Window>Extension Manager and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner. Choose Unrestricted for the loading policy. Restart SketchUp.

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              • MikeG73M Offline
                MikeG73
                last edited by

                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_tS Offline
                  samuel_t
                  last edited by

                  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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                  • MikeG73M Offline
                    MikeG73
                    last edited by

                    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

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                    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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                    • MikeG73M Offline
                      MikeG73
                      last edited by

                      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_tS Offline
                        samuel_t
                        last edited by

                        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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                        • B Offline
                          BklynBoy
                          last edited by

                          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.


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                          • samuel_tS Offline
                            samuel_t
                            last edited by

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

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                            • MikeG73M Offline
                              MikeG73
                              last edited by

                              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_tS Offline
                                samuel_t
                                last edited by

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

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                                • A Offline
                                  autumnwind
                                  last edited by

                                  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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                                  • R Offline
                                    rv1974
                                    last edited by

                                    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_tS Offline
                                      samuel_t
                                      last edited by

                                      @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_tS Offline
                                        samuel_t
                                        last edited by

                                        @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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                                        • C Offline
                                          coro28
                                          last edited by

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

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                                          • samuel_tS Offline
                                            samuel_t
                                            last edited by

                                            @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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