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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-Monahan
        Community Manager
        Kevin-MonahanCommunity 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

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