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

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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.


          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_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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                              TIG Moderator
                              last edited by

                              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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                              • F Offline
                                fabrice
                                last edited by

                                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 Online
                                  TIG Moderator
                                  last edited by

                                  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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                                  • F Offline
                                    fabrice
                                    last edited by

                                    great, it works THANKS !!!!

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                                    • E Offline
                                      ekoek0999
                                      last edited by

                                      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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                                        Moltres Rider
                                        last edited by

                                        Plugin DOES NOT work with Sketchup 2020 ๐Ÿ˜ž STILL NO OPTION to import obj files and fbx files. In fact, it did not add a single new file format to import. Still just the usual default stuff ๐Ÿ˜ž

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

                                          https://i.imgur.com/pTrxpA5.png

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

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                                          • J Offline
                                            JArtz
                                            last edited by

                                            Thank you so much. I certainly appreciate this.

                                            I been wanting to use it to import my SVG vector creations - a text I made - (of which I have to export via FBX online), and it has helped a bit, only thing - I have to manually put in the lines of the text.

                                            Still like the plugin.

                                            Many thanks.

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