Import Process

You can import 3D models and assets from most major design applications into Twinmotion using the Import dialog box.

Import Methods

3D models and assets can be imported into Twinmotion in the following ways listed below. For information on the type of file formats that can be imported, refer to Supported File Formats.

Geometry: Import 3D geometry files in a variety of formats, including .udatasmith files created with the Datasmith Exporter plugins. You can import files one at a time, or import multiple files and multiple file types all at once.

For more information, refer to Geometry.

For information on how to create .udatasmith files, refer to Datasmith File Import Workflow.

Direct Link: With the Datasmith Exporter plugins, you can create a Direct Link connection between your design applications and Twinmotion, and then import and synchronize content between your design applications and Twinmotion using the Datasmith Exporter toolbar. You can also import and synchronize several files from multiple applications into one Twinmotion project by setting up multiple Direct Links.

For more information, refer to Datasmith Direct Link Workflow.

Animation: Import files that contain animations of 3D objects into Twinmotion. You can import animated files that include multiple animations, and choose the playback options such as speed, start delay, and animation range.

For more information, refer to Animation.

Landscape: Import landscape files to create terrains that you can sculpt and paint in Twinmotion.

Point Cloud: Bring in 3D laser scanned point cloud files that support Twinmotion features such as non-realistic rendering styles, collision volumes, shadows and lighting, decals, and section cubes. Multiple point cloud files can be imported into one Twinmotion project all at once.

For more information, refer to Point Clouds.

Supported File Formats

The table below lists the methods that you can use to import content into Twinmotion, and the file formats and design applications that are supported for each method.

Missing Files and Material Conflicts

When you import files into Twinmotion, a Missing Files or Material Conflict dialog box may appear. The Missing Files dialog box appears when Twinmotion cannot find resources referenced in the file you are importing. The Material Conflict dialog box appears when there is a naming conflict between a material used in the imported file, and a material used in the Twinmotion scene or in the Materials dock.

For more information, refer to Resolving Missing Files and Resolving Material Conflicts.