Import OBJ Models to Skand | Skand Help Center

Prepare your data

OBJ File (Required): An .obj file is a widely-used format for 3D geometry data.
MTL File (Optional): The .mtl (Material Template Library) file accompanies the OBJ file. It defines the visual properties of materials (e.g., colour, reflectivity) used in your 3D model.
Texture Files (Optional): Texture files (e.g., PNG or JPG) add visual detail to the surfaces of your 3D model.

Checklist Before Uploading

Ensure any .mtl files referenced in the .obj file are included.
Include any texture files referenced in the .mtl file.
Verify that the .mtl file and texture files have the exact filenames as referenced.
Make sure that all files, including the .obj, .mtl, and texture files, are referenced in the same folder. This ensures that Skand can properly load all materials and textures.

💡 We plan to enhance the OBJ import process to improve your experience by adding more validation during data imports. Please feel free to reach out with any feedback you may have.

How to Import OBJs

1. Navigate to the project where you want to import OBJs. Click on "New Layer"

2. Enter a layer name.

3. Select "OBJ" layer type.

4. Provide the EPSG code (coordinate system) if your OBJ is geo-referenced. Alternatively, you can specify a custom location using the map.

8 Click on "My data is not Geo-referenced (Custom location)".

5. Next, click on "Select files for the layer." Choose the .obj, .mtl, and texture files.

10 Following that, click on the element.

6. Afterwards, click on "Done".