Questions tagged [import]
Questions involving import-compatibility with other graphics software. Importing involves converting an external file type into a Blender file, for the purpose of editing or otherwise manipulating that file.
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How to export a model and armature into another blender project?
I don't know how to properly export a model and armature into another project and still be able to animate with it in the new project.
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How do I add chemical structure in blender schematic? [closed]
I am trying to add a chemical structure in blender using the .XYZ file import option but getting this error message :
What do I do? please help!
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How to import obj in Blender 4.0 with python?
I used to use bpy.ops.import_scene.obj() in my addon.
which can import .obj object and set it a selected object.(not active)
But in Blender 4.0. this does not work ...
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Importing SVG as Grease Pencil
I am trying to import an SVG file and because when using the bpy.ops.import_curve.svg() the imported file seems not correct, I would like to use the ...
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using x-plane resources in blender
Can I import or directly use resources (scenery, meshes) from x-plane12 in blender 3.6? X-plane, world editor, and ac3d use resources such as object, meshes, scenery files to build realistic items ...
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Applying Normals/Textures to Animated PNG (No Grease Pencil)
I want to import a 2d animation in PNG format but also want to utilize normal maps and such to my 2d animation to give it a certain look. I have the frames at the ready but don't know exactly how to ...
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Import C4D models' textures to Blender 3.6 (C4D Release 16)
I'm trying to export a C4D model with C4D 'textures' that would appear as Blender image shading. Straight RGB colours do import perfectly well, but none of the images used for shading surfaces (...
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Error on any FBX import or export on Blender 3.6
Whenever I try to import or export a model, I get this error:
I have tried rein-stalling blender, and the same thing happens. This has only happened recently, and I did not modify Blender in any way ...
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Rig is deformed and larger then character when importing
Every time i import a rig from Sketchfab, the rig becomes deformed when imported. i am new and dont know how to fix this problem.
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Help with bones getting numbers in import from Mixamo
I've been exporting mixamo characters to fbx then import into Blender. Each time I do the bones names get appended with a number. But in the middle. So like mixamorig1:lefthand, instead of mixamorig:...
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Imported OBJ (surface or mesh) from FreeCAD invisible
I am trying to import a Wavefront OBJ file exported from FreeCAD into Blender. I have tried importing a Surface and a Mesh. In both cases the resulting object in Blender is invisible. Looking in ...
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when importing a model with a rig from the asset browser, the rig stops working
when I tried to add a model from the browser asset, the rig stopped working for her. Then I changed
import mode from append to link , but it didn't help. how do I make everything work ...
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How to Import Image Sequence as Animation in Blender 3.6
Tried adding images as planes and using nodes but cannot add an image sequence as an animation. I have found instructions for older versions of Blender that explain how to add an image sequence as an ...
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Naviswork FBX model is far away frome center
i am working on some AutoCad Naviswork models. These models were exported as FBX, as soon as I import them in blender i think they keep the original location of Naviswork so they are really far away ...
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Why are my FBX imports triangulating?
Not sure why my FBX imports are triangulating, and I can't really find a solution on this problem
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What would cause this when importing into unreal engine?
When I import my model into unreal engine there is a "hole" or a "slice" that is missing from my model. For some more information on the model I am working with you can check here:...
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Why can’t I import textures with the Node Wrangler add-on?
So I watched many tutorials on how to import textures to (Principled BSDF) but every time I do it I get this:
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Why does Blender rotate my images 90 degrees on import?
I just don't understand why this happens? No other program does this on my computer, but when I try to import a image, Blender rotates the images 90 degrees to the left, causing me to do extra work ...
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Blender gets stuck when switching to edit mode
I plotted some surfaces in Mathematica and exported them as obj files. There are about 9,000 vertices and 14,000 faces (based on what is shown in the decimate modifier).
Blender will get stuck every ...
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Particle Alembic File Export not working as intended
I made A Particle System, which I want to export as an Alembic. But when I import it back in or into another software to check if it is working, I'ts completely different. I made it looping, but ...
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How to link all actions for an object from the other file?
I have two blend files: one with the animated model - let's say model.blend and all actions (e.g. idle, walk...) and the in the other file, say ...
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Obj import error
Everything was fine, but at some point when importing/exporting an obj file, an error pops up, I tried different scripts, deleted and installed the blender, nothing helps.What could be the problem?
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Trouble with Shapefiles / BlenderGIS
I have a hopefully simple question for you: I'm using BlenderGIS to import shapefiles. I have a shapefile of the state of California and a second shapefile of a subregion of it. They are both in the ...
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Create 3D outline text, Error when imporing gltf
I created transparent, yellow outlined 3d text using spline, but when I import file and put it on website, it shows just white text without outline, can you guys help me creating this simple 3d text ...
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Reliable upgrade for Blender 2.69 documents to Blender 3.4
How can I bring documents saved in Blender 2.69, and bring them forward to Blender 3.4, without losing anything?
There are existing questions asking about (for example) materials that get disconnected ...
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Why is my roblox avatar looking like this in blender
For some reason when I import my avatar from ROBLOX to blender it looks like this? Does anyone know how to fix it . here is a before and after pic
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Problems with import dxf files
I'm having a problem to import 3D dxf files from AutoCAD. DXF importer is enabled. Nothing happens when I click on the dxf files to import.
Anything I'm still missing?
Thanks.
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How to use images and videos for compositing in Blender?
My question is about compositing....
I'm really new to Blender but I just noticed that it has a compositing system and that's great. Is there any way to import an image or video that I have already ...
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how to import correctly model and texture
I downloaded this model and idk how to import textures and model together as seen on the site.
Just starting don't blast me pls
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When importing VRM files, Blender won't mirror bones generated by VRoid?
I've gotten to the stage of importing files from VRoid to Blender, however I'm coming across a somewhat perplexing issue.
VRoid will generate the bones and even colliders (though I wish that could be ...
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Armature bones type, after Diffeomorphic plugin import
Good day,
Newbie question, but after importing scene from DAZ3D with help of Diffeomorphic plugin, armature bones are something totally different(not coned and greenish, picture attached).
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Edit Mode Stuck in “X-Ray” View
While in Edit Mode, the edges of my model inside and outside are visible simultaneously; this happened after importing a model I downloaded.
I'm not in X-Ray mode in Blender, but it seems like ...
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Edges of the model are visible in Object Mode [duplicate]
I'm not in Edit Mode, but the Edges of the model are visible. How can I hide them in Object Mode?
In Blender, I'm not in Edit Mode, but the edges of the model are visible.
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How can I get Blender to import normals as normals and not bump?
I have a set of FBX files that I am editing and cleaning up. These meshes have normals textures, but when I import them, they read as bump maps, with the Height attribute pointed to the normals map. ...
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How to export Animation data from Blender
I‘ve been trying to export my animated camera from Blender to Houdini but it seems not to work. If I export the Camera with baked animation and then import it into Houdini I get a camera with ...
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"Rounded" extrude from a flat plane?
I downloaded the model of a toe for a 3D Print project as an .stl and imported it.
I am trying to somehow extract the flat part of the model in order to give the toe a more realistic appearance with ...
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Is Anyone familiar with rotation errors after export?
IM made a turret style with a spinning chamber, when I export to external Animations softwares like sketchfab's profile renderer the entire mesh spins with the chamber.How do I separate the rotations ...
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Export FBX or OBJ one click script As well import FBX or OBJ one click
Looking for simple script as mentioned in title "Blender Export Script FBX or OBJ one click script As well import FBX or OBJ one click"
as via Google I did not receive any positive answers.
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Shaders look bad when importing meshes into blender. How to go about fixing the issue?
I am trying to import a model that I designed in Autodesk Fusion 360 into blender to do UVs before exporting to UE5. The meshes have basic beveled arches and the shading looks awful once I import them ...
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Material not applied when importing assets through asset browser
I had a model of a bed and then I changed the materials on it according to my need. Then I made it into an asset, but when I try to import it in another blend file through the asset browser, the ...
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Importing an FBX from Autodesk (Binary) is only importing Mesh Data and not Objects into scene
So i got a model with a very basic animation, exported from Maya using standard game export options (which have worked before), but i've had some issues with random models, when importing them (fbx) ...
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How can I get these bones to import with the rest of the armature?
I have an FBX file that I want to import into Blender, including several meshes, an armature, and animations. My problem is that the character's eyes and weapon are disconnected from the mesh and the ...
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How do I save and re-export my SMD model and maintain the changes made?
What I did:
Step 1: imported SMD model (came with bone structure/armature)
Step 2: scaled the model to fit the bone structure and rotated it 180 degrees (z axis)
Step 3: properly fit the bone ...
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Is the 3ds python import function available in 3.6.1?
I can't seem to locate the function to import a 3ds file with the new import add-on added in version 3.6 of Blender. Reference here: https://wiki.blender.org/wiki/Reference/Release_Notes/3.6/Add-ons
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Model compatibility for older Blender version [duplicate]
I have a set of models inside a .blend file, they were made in Blender3.5.
When trying to import the model into Blender 3.4- blender just crashes.
Is there a way to get the model into the older ...
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Downloaded Blender model has no materials or final render of the original when imported into Blender
I got this abstract model from Sketchfab of cool visual effects. These are fully shaded and animated.
However, when I try to import these into Blender, they show up like this:
I would like to be ...
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bpy.ops.wm.append not functioning properly with Blender 3.6?
After moving from Blender 3.3 to 3.6.1 (on Macos en Unix), my scene-building python scripts fail to execute, not properly importing materials or collections when using bpy.ops.wm.append. The operator ...
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Why import .obj file in blender not working?
I imported in blender 3.x a free .obj file with multiple materials (on preview photo) from cgtrader but I see only the model. Here the .mtl file:
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Exported MDD doesn't match the original simulation
I had a task to make an animation of a fishing net that captures an object. When I try to bake cloth simulation to MDD and then apply it to new Plane mesh it for some reason doesn't preserve the exact ...
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Imported PNG file not working on Texture Paint Model
I've been working on a low-poly model but as I went to the texturing part of it, I exported the file to draw on the texture, but the import won't show up on the model. Once I get into other tabs like ...
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