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takizoliYT
takizoliYT
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December 21, 2022
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Can't import .glb file to AE 23.1

  • December 21, 2022
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I tried importing a .glb file, but AE reads it as a .fla file for some reason. Why does this happen? What am I doing wrong?

Correct answer nishu_kush

Hi takizoliYT,

 

Thanks for writing in.

The feature to import 3D objects in After Effects is in the beta version. You can install the beta version if you'd like to try it. Here's how: https://helpx.adobe.com/in/x-productkb/global/creative-cloud-beta.html 

Feel free to reach out if there are any other questions.

 

Thanks,

Nishu

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nicoleta_9704
Participant
January 29, 2025

I have the same problem. Anyone know how to fix this problem? thank you

    AndrewTheGreat
    AndrewTheGreat
    Known Participant
    June 26, 2023

    I confirm that the Beta AE imports 3D objects almost of any kind. I tried .fla and .glb - no problem at all. 

     

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      abeld15671703
      Participating Frequently
      August 4, 2023

      I can import .GLB files into the project, but when I drag onto the scene it I get the attached error. Any ideas? Thank you in advanced. 

      AndrewTheGreat
      AndrewTheGreat
      Known Participant
      August 4, 2023

      It's a known issue. They say it's about the assets, so I would try and reconverted the .glb to some other format. Also look here https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects-discussions/unexpected-match-name-searched-for-in-group-29-0/td-p/10950770

      Mylenium
      Mylenium
      Legend
      December 21, 2022

      Oh, sorry. Must be one of those recent changes I wasn't aware of because I never use CA. Anyway, as a start I'd reinstall all the programs in the latest versions with sufficient user privileges. That sounds like those annoying issues where even a minor version difference stoips things from working.

       

      Mylenium

      takizoliYT
      takizoliYTAuthor
      Known Participant
      December 29, 2022

      I re-installed everything (I had to anyway since I upgraded my PC) and it still won't work...

      nishu_kush
      Community Manager
      nishu_kushCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
      Community Manager
      December 29, 2022

      Hi takizoliYT,

       

      Thanks for writing in.

      The feature to import 3D objects in After Effects is in the beta version. You can install the beta version if you'd like to try it. Here's how: https://helpx.adobe.com/in/x-productkb/global/creative-cloud-beta.html 

      Feel free to reach out if there are any other questions.

       

      Thanks,

      Nishu

      Mylenium
      Mylenium
      Legend
      December 21, 2022

      This is not a bug or any of that. GLB is a Web GL package, which AE can't use, anyway, since it doesn't have such functions to render the interactive content. You seem to misunderstand the workflow. You have to use the OBJ fiel and render it via Cineware or Element 3D if you have this plug-in.

       

      Mylenium

      takizoliYT
      takizoliYTAuthor
      Known Participant
      December 21, 2022

      But here he used glb... https://youtu.be/PpIJrmAl26I?t=238

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