topic Re: Can't export 3ds objects from 3D warehouse in FlexSim Forum

Can't export 3ds objects from 3D warehouse

daniel_saravia — Tue, 10 May 2022 19:34:19 GMT

[ FlexSim 22.1.0 ]

In the past I was able to change basic fixed resources appearance using the browser and selecting the SketchUp file I want. Today I am having problems importing. The imported objects are blank. The files are 2020's SketchUp version. I was able to open previous Flexsim versions where I imported 3ds objects too but I can't import new one's either.

Re: Can't export 3ds objects from 3D warehouse

jason_lightfoot_adsk — Wed, 11 May 2022 13:11:48 GMT

This post may provide you with some more information. There are many references to using sketchup files within this forum.

Are you saying file that imported into FlexSim okay no longer import /display on the same hardware?

If you have files that you think should work, can you upload them for us to check?

Re: Can't export 3ds objects from 3D warehouse

daniel_saravia — Wed, 11 May 2022 13:58:55 GMT

The only versions available to import from SketchUp are 2020's versions. I think the last update from Flexsim was 2019 versions. I am attaching some files for you to test. @Jason Lightfoot

Speaker+2.skp Untitled (6).skp

Re: Can't export 3ds objects from 3D warehouse

jason_lightfoot_adsk — Wed, 11 May 2022 17:04:26 GMT

Yes I get exceptions trying to import those. You can convert them using free tools - for example Blender has addons for import/export of .skp and .fbx.

Re: Can't export 3ds objects from 3D warehouse

arunTTT2P — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:03:24 GMT

You can export the .skp file as .3ds using SketchUp software and then try importing it.

Re: Can't export 3ds objects from 3D warehouse

clair_augsburgerZGWRZ — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:12:47 GMT

Hello @Daniel Saravia , please add your vote here for the idea Update the SketchUp importer:

https://answers.flexsim.com/idea/111991/update-the-sketchup-importer.html

Re: Can't export 3ds objects from 3D warehouse

Matthew_Gillespie — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:18:48 GMT

@Daniel Saravia

FlexSim 2022 Update 2 (22.2) will have an updated SketchUp importer and will support SketchUp 2022 files and earlier.

For now though, you should be able to download and open the Collada File from 3D warehouse.