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January 10, 2017
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Element 3D model not showing

  • January 10, 2017
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Hello!

So I downloaded some free models from tf3dm on the .obj file. When I imported them into Element 3D they were all not showing. I tried addind some materials from element itself but that didnt fix it either. The model is just invisible for some reason. I tried multiple models, all .obj and from different creators and such so its not the models' fault.. here are some screenshots, of when I import it and what I see with the materials that come with it, and with some element materials on it. By the way I use element all the time with the video copilot model packs and then it works fine. also works fine with mask extrudes models.

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https://gyazo.com/a8c6b0ae66b0ec2008a2a9d90b0af8c4​

thanks for any he

    3 replies

    ShiveringCactus
    Community Expert
    ShiveringCactusCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 29, 2021

    This may seem dumb, but have you tried scalling up the imported model?  I noticed that some character animations I downloaded from Mixamo and converted in Blender were tiny when imported into Element.

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      JWHargreaves
      Participant
      August 12, 2025

      That was it for me!

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        OH219744680v6p
        Participant
        November 28, 2021

        So when i motion tracked a text and placed it into the scene it was good but when I apply element plugin to the text layer the text dissapers from the screen and when I press scene setup in element plugin it says no model now what do I do.

        Mylenium
        Mylenium
        Legend
        January 11, 2017

        Works just fine on my end, which likely makes this once again a specific hardware-related issue.

        Mylenium

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        Code One FilmsAuthor
        Participating Frequently
        January 11, 2017

        Thanks for your answer. Well maybe there is another way to make what I want to make. I want a square crate/box, with every side a different texture. And the top needs to be able to open, so a hollow box. Can I make that in E3D?

        Thanks,

        Quinten

        Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
        Community Manager
        Kevin J. Monahan Jr.Community Manager
        Community Manager
        February 17, 2017

        Hi Code One Films,

        Sounds like you are having trouble with the Element 3D plug-in. It appears our expert, Mylenium, finds no fault with your 3D models so there must be something going on with your computer or installation of Element 3D. Can you file a case with Video Copilot and report back here with what they suggest? Please report back with the results. It would be appreciated so much.

        Thanks,
        Kevin

        Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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