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#9 model

feature request
open-later
nobody
primitives (23)
3
2000-05-24
2000-05-24
No

We should have a way to import arbitrary meshes from modeling programs into Visual. This will probably take the form of an orientable primitive with something like a "file" attribute.

The biggest problem with this is agreeing on a file format. Most good modelers are outside the price range of a lot of potential Visual users and have steep learning curves besides. Lowest-common-denominator formats like DXF lack important information about surface normals.

Discussion

  • David Scherer

    David Scherer - 2000-05-24
    • priority: 5 --> 3
    • status: open --> open-later
     
  • David Scherer

    David Scherer - 2000-05-24

    I can't address this without more input on what formats would be acceptable.