Unable to import model

I am able to import it into Dn after toggling OFF UV generation on import: May be something is wrong with UV's. See below requirements OBJ files for importing into Dn

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Here’s a clear breakdown of Adobe Dimension’s OBJ file requirements and limitations, based on Adobe’s documentation and community discussions:

✅ Supported OBJ Requirements

• Geometry:

  • Triangles and quads are supported.

  • N-gons (polygons with more than 4 sides) may cause import errors.

• UVs:

  • Proper UV mapping is required; Dimension does not auto-generate UVs.

  • Overlapping or missing UVs can cause texture issues.

• Normals:

  • OBJ must include vertex normals for correct shading.

• Scale:

  • Models should be scaled reasonably (Dimension uses centimeters as units).

• File Size:

  • Large OBJ files (hundreds of MBs) can fail to import due to memory limits.

⚠️ Limitations

• No Animation Data:

  • OBJ format in Dimension supports only static meshes (no rigging, bones, or animation).

• Material Support:

  • Dimension reads .MTL files linked to the OBJ for basic material definitions.

  • Complex shaders (procedural, multi-layered) are not supported.

• Topology Issues:

  • Non-manifold geometry, inverted normals, or missing faces can cause “Unable to Import Model” errors.

• Unsupported Features:

  • OBJ files with embedded references to external textures or unsupported extensions may fail.

• File Path Issues:

  • If the .MTL references textures with absolute paths or missing files, Dimension may reject the OBJ.

🛠️ Best Practices

• Export OBJ with triangulated meshes from your 3D software.

• Ensure clean UVs and consistent normals.

• Keep file size manageable (optimize mesh density).

• Place textures in the same folder as the OBJ and MTL.