Importing 3b /w Instances

[Nidhogg]

Hi there,

Trying to import 3b files into each other. However when I do so, the instanced meshes and original from which they are instanced disappear from the model from the file I'm already working in.

Any ideas?

[Carlosan]

Have you exported the scene or object before ?

 

[Nidhogg]

No I haven't, so you're suggesting I export the scene I want to import, then import the OBJ as a 3bfile?

[Carlosan]

Try this please

1. File > Save

2. Create a new Layer in VoxTree

3. RMB over the Layer and use: Import 3B File

 

[Nidhogg]

Apologies, I didn't explain myself well enough.

This is the process I'm already trying. I right click, Import 3b File and pick the file I want.

What happens next is that most of the model I already had in the scene disappears. I think it may have to do with instancing, since all the instanced Vox Layers and their source disappear, however they stay within the Vox Tree. 

Im trying to create a workflow involving kit bashing different files together to generate complex ship designs which maintain the instances and shaders as to reduce time and processor speed. 

[Carlosan]

Are you creating a new layer before to import into it ?

[Nidhogg]

Yes, fresh layer belonging to the Root.

[Nidhogg]

bump

[Carlosan]

How can i help ?

using latest version 4.7.37 i tested this workflow:

- Create an object.

- Clone Instance.

- Save project.

- Add new layer and create new object

- Clone Instance

- RMB and select Import 3B file

- All object and instances are loaded in the scene and works fine