Open Files

What kind of files can be loaded into 3DXchange?

3DS (from Autodesk) and OBJ (from Wavefront) are two of the most widely supported file format in the 3D world. Almost 100% 3D modeling tools allow users to import or export static 3D models in those formats. The SKP file is the project file from SketchUp. In addition, you may also import VNS files from iClone for further editing. 3DXchange opens iClone to massive 3D assets for unlimited production content.

If you have 3DS, OBJ, VNS, or SKP files prepared at hand, you may import them through several methods.

Method 1:

1. Click the Google 3D Warehouse button on the tool bar or select File/Google 3D Warehouse. (Ctrl + G)

2. Browse to the desired 3D model, click Get Model button. (You are prompted to save the downloaded file to your custom directory.)

3. The model will be loaded into 3DXchange2 afterward.

Method 2:

1. Click File / Open...(Ctrl + O) in the main menu.

2. In the file browser, locate your 3DS, OBJ, VNS or SKP file.

3. Click the Open button.

Method 3:

1. Click the Open button in the tool bar.

2. In the file browser, locate your 3DS, OBJ, VNS or SKP file.

3. Click the Open button.

Method 4:

1. Locate one of your 3DS, OBJ, VNS or SKP files

2. Drag the file and drop it onto the 3DXchange main program.

Tips:

• If you select multiple files and drag them into 3DXchange, only the one under your cursor as you are dragging will be opened and you will be prompted for this issue.

• If 3DXchange is not launched and you drag and drop a 3DS, OBJ, VNS or SKP file onto its program icon, it launches 3DXchange with the file loaded.