[Opensim-users] Where can I find a tutorial on importing mesh objects into OpenSim?

[Chris Daley]

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Hey Jerry,

I don't have a guide handy, but here's a quick response:

 1. Install the appropriate FBX plug-in for Maya from Autodesk (if I
    recall correctly, it allows you to export meshes as DAE):
    http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?siteID=123112&id=22694994
 2. Follow clean mesh development processes (keeping your geometry
    clean, deleting your history, etc.), then export your object as a DAE.
 3. If you want to export multiple meshes such that, when imported to
    OpenSim, they are a set of linked objects: (i) select the meshes,
    (ii) group them, (iii) open the Outliner, (iv) select just the group
    node in the hierarchy, and (v) export the group node as a DAE (and
    ignore the "null" error message that appears upon export).

I can troubleshoot some particular issues with imported meshes, as well 
(blurry textures, takes forever to calculate weights & fees, etc.). 
Please feel free to reach out to me, and best of luck. :)

Thanks,

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On 2/6/2014 3:39 PM, Gerald Stapleton wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Does anyone have a recommendation on where I can find a guide or 
> tutorial on importing mesh objects we have created using Maya 3D into 
> our OpenSim based grid?
>
> All the best,
>
> Jerry
>
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