When get we a working 3D importer back?

[joschy]

Hi there,
I know the livestream importer for cinema4d stuff and it is great ... sometimes
BUT, there are other 3d packages out there and the current collada and fbx importer are not working as they should.
These days every 3D package is able to import/export 3D stuff in different formats that the content is interchangeable. And they work!
Why can't ventuz do this?
The solution to load a collade file with animation in ventuz4 and export it to V5 is a shame for a modern 3D application.

thank's

[chriss0212]

+1

[Dennis]

Hi,

we explained the issue already as you have been here in the office. in detail.
the actual workaround to get animations, and we are talking about TRS animations here, is to import in V4 save and open in V5.
All users with a valid V5 license should be able to install and run V4.

Again, V4 used our own importer (afaik), V5 is based on Assimp, animation curves from c4d are actually not possible.....

BUT, there are other 3d packages out there and the current collada and fbx importer are not working as they should.
These days every 3D package is able to import/export 3D stuff in different formats that the content is interchangeable. And they work!
Why can't ventuz do this?

I have not read ANY supportticket related to that?! Nor a call, nor anything of feedback trough the usual channels (support at... sad about ventuz... change in ventuz).
So, IF there are issues, please drop us a support mail and i can investigate this,....
Collada 1.4 is supported
FBX is...

i do interchange especially with these 2 formats between dozens of apps and ventuz....

Again, please drop us a line and attach example meshes/models...

Thank you

best regArts
Dennis

[joschy]

Hello,
the issues for the cinema livelink is known
I ask for working FBX/Collada importer with animations, the workaround is also known and I thought that this couldn't be the final solution to import 3D stuff...and start the thread.

All users with a valid V5 license should be able to install and run V4.

That is good to know...

The reason that I don't send a supportticket is, all the stuff is known and i only want to hear what is the roadmap for the FBX/Collada 3D importer with animation...

A sample is found here:
http://forum.ventuz.com/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=4173

I know you guys are busy and i don't want to waste your time, but a line about the intended workflow for 3D import through FBX/Collada would be nice
Cinem3D is one side, but as mentioned before, there are other 3D packages out there.


thank's

[ErikB]

Hoi,

to reiterate Dennis' point... if you run across 3D models that do not work in Ventuz, but do work elsewhere, let us know and if possible send us the model so we can identify the problem (and hopefully fix it).

As to importing animations, we will definitely get to it but don't have an ETA yet.